"Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/ Professor – School of Banking and Finance - UNSW Business School"

Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/ Professor – School of Banking and Finance - UNSW Business School

Job no: 536629
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Senior Lecturer, Professor, Associate Professor, Lecturer

Employment Type: Full-time – 35 hours per week
Duration: Convertible Tenure Track
Remuneration: Level B commencing from $127,947 to Level E up to $237,784 + 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
Location: Kensington Campus, Sydney, New South Wales

About Us

UNSW Business School is a globally recognised leader in business education and research. The School of Banking and Finance is the largest finance school in Australia, offering a diverse range of courses in Banking, Corporate Finance, Investment Management, International Finance, Financial Analysis, Risk Management and Insurance.

We foster a vibrant research and teaching culture and maintain strong ties with industry both locally and internationally. Our faculty is committed to delivering high-impact education and research that shapes the future of finance and banking.

Why This Role Matters

We are recruiting for multiple academic roles across Levels B to E (Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, and Professor) in the School of Banking and Finance. These roles offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to world-class teaching, research, and engagement in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Develop and maintain a strong individual research program.
• Actively contribute to the School’s and Faculty’s research culture.
• Convene and teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in finance and banking.
• Engage in curriculum development and innovation.
• Participate in School, Faculty, and University service and leadership activities appropriate to their level.

Skills and Experience

For Level B:

• PhD in Finance or a related discipline (or equivalent).
• Capacity for high-quality research publications and clear research plans.
• Demonstrated capacity to teach effectively at tertiary level.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to UNSW’s values and health and safety policies.

For Level C (in addition to Level B):

• Track record of impactful research and research leadership.
• Experience supervising HDR students and participating in review panels.
• Experience in curriculum design and educational innovation.
• Strong service and engagement contributions.

For Level D (in addition to Level C):

• Internationally recognised research track record.
• Leadership in research projects and successful grant applications.
• Mentoring of early career academics and postdoctoral fellows.
• Substantial service contributions and industry engagement.

For Level E (in addition to Level D):

• Sustained leadership and excellence in research and curriculum development.
• Extensive national and international industry and academic links.
• Role model for academic mentoring and collaboration.

Benefits and Culture

At UNSW, people are at the core of everything we do. Our benefits include:

• 10 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development

https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/benefits

How to Apply

Please click Apply now to submit your application online.
Upload your CV and a document outlining how your skills and experience match the position description by 10am on Friday 20th February 2026 (Sydney time).

Get in Touch

Recruitment process enquiries:
Anabel Wason
Talent Acquisition Partner
E: a.wason@unsw.edu.au

Please apply online – applications sent directly to the contacts above will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Checks  
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. UNSW provides workplace adjustments and flexible work options for eligible staff.

Position Description

Advertised: 21 Jan 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time