Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Information Systems and Business Analytics

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Information Systems and Business Analytics

Job no: 585410

Work type: Full-time, Level B - Teaching and Research

Location: Melbourne - Burwood

Categories: IT

We are exclusively inviting current and former sessional academic individuals who have made valuable contributions to the academic community at Deakin University to apply.

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• Level B $122,391 - $144,759 + 17% Superannuation or Level C $149,230 - $171,602 + 17% Superannuation
• Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and former sessional academic cohorts at Deakin. Applicants must have been engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within two years of the advertising date to be eligible to apply. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be considered at this time.

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

The Faculty of Business and Law is committed to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, with a focus on creating positive social and economic impact. The School of Business prioritises solution-driven research and collaborates closely with industry and government to translate findings into practice. Within this, the Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA) group is a forward-thinking academic community applying AI, data analytics, and innovative digital technologies to shape the future of technology-enabled business and improve organisational performance.

About the role:

The role delivers high-quality, student-centred teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs while contributing to a dynamic research community. It involves leading unit teaching teams, designing innovative and inclusive curricula, and integrating industry and research insights into student learning. The role also conducts impactful research in areas such as AI, business analytics, and responsible digital technologies, and contributes to a culture of educational excellence and strong industry engagement.

As a Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in the School of Business, you will:

• Lead unit and course teaching teams, working collaboratively across the faculty to develop effective curricula and learning materials, review units and courses, and implement evidence-based refinements.
• Integrate industry, clinical and research practice into unit and course design to enhance student learning experiences, engagement, success and the relevance of learning resources.
• Lead the development and adoption of innovative, learner-centric and research-informed curriculum design across a range of levels and delivery modes, including the creation of inclusive and collaborative learning opportunities.
• Develop and moderate high-quality assessment tasks and rubrics at unit and course level, providing clear assessment criteria and timely feedback to demonstrate learning outcomes and strengthen student achievement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and educational excellence by supporting students, mentoring colleagues, building teaching and learning capability, and contributing to pedagogical research and scholarly practice.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in Business Analytics, Information Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant qualifications and experience.
• Strong expertise in the area of effective use and responsible use of digital technologies, including AI, machine learning, business analytics, with a growing or established research track record with quality publications and/or external research funding
• Excellent track record of high-quality teaching in AI, machine learning, business analytics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including experience in innovative curriculum development and in supervising Honours and/or HDR students.
• Capacity to contribute to research leadership, academic administration, and broader community engagement through impactful research.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues.

Here's how to apply:

To be eligible to apply, you must currently be a sessional academic at Deakin or have been previously engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within the last two years of the advertising date. To find out if you are eligible to apply, please contact People Connect on +61 3 5247 9999 or peopleconnect@deakin.edu.au

Please submit your current academic curriculum vitae and a cover letter that clearly states which level and role you are applying for, and detailed responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Associate Professor Van-Hau Trieu, Discipline Chair, Information Systems and Business Analytics via t.trieu@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position descriptions, please see below:

PD - Lecturer ISBA 585410.pdf

PD - Senior Lecturer ISBA 585410.pdf

Applications for this position close on Tuesday 2 June 2026.