Associate Professor / Professor of Management, Human–AI Interaction and Organisational Transformation

Job Description:

• Full-Time, Continuing position
• Melbourne (Bundoora) location
• Level D Classification: Base salary from $172,864 + 17% superannuation
• Level E Classification: Base salary of $221,486 + 17% superannuation
• Hybrid work model supported

About the positions

The Associate Professor of Management, Human–AI Interaction and Organisational Transformation provides academic leadership aligned with the strategic goals of the School, by supporting colleagues, fostering interdisciplinary partnerships, and leading innovations in teaching, research, and industry engagement. The role focuses on human–AI interaction, algorithmic management, responsible AI governance, and digital leadership, supporting contemporary programs and enhancing the School’s reputation in AI-enabled management education.

The Professor of Management, Human–AI Interaction and Organisational Transformation provides leadership in pursuit of the School’s strategic goals fosters development of more junior colleagues. The role emphasizes curriculum innovation, research, and industry collaboration, particularly in human–AI interaction, algorithmic management, digital leadership, and responsible AI governance, to advance the School’s reputation in AI-enabled management education.

Skills and Experience

The Associate Professor of Management, Human–AI Interaction and Organisational Transformation must have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field, demonstrate effective academic leadership, expertise in human–AI interaction and digital transformation, maintain a strong research profile, collaborate across disciplines, excel in teaching and curriculum innovation, and show ability to build industry partnerships and secure external funding.

The Professor of Management, Human–AI Interaction and Organisational Transformation must have a PhD in a relevant field, demonstrate effective senior academic leadership, possess leading expertise in management and human–AI interaction, maintain a strong research and teaching record, collaborate across disciplines, secure industry partnerships and funding, supervise postgraduate students, mentor colleagues, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working in diverse teams.

Please refer to the Position Descriptions for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

PD-AssocProf Management Human AI.pdf

PD-Professor Management Human AI.pdf

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Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
• Plus many more, click HERE

How to apply

Closing Date:	By 5.00pm on Friday, 29 May 2026
Position Enquiries:	Suzanne O’Keefe - Dean, La Trobe Business School
Email:	s.okeefe@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries:	Recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up-to-date resume; and
• Cover letter; and
• Responses to all Essential Criteria in a separate Word document

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to safety

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.