"Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Applied Finance"

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Exciting opportunities for an experienced and driven Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to join our active and dynamic team.

• Salary Package: From $123,435 to $146,044 (Level B) or $150,714 to $173,323 (Level C) p.a., plus 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment Type: Full-time, continuing position
• Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus (North Ryde), Sydney

About the Role

The Department of Applied Finance at Macquarie University Business School (MQBS) is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to join our dynamic team of scholars. Candidates in field of Finance or Financial Economics, particularly in emerging areas such as environmental and sustainable finance, AI driven finance and quantitative finance, are invited to apply.

Your responsibilities will include working collaboratively to produce research that is published in leading international refereed journals, designing and delivering innovative teaching methods that drive student success, and demonstrating a commitment to service and engagement within our communities.

About Us

The Department of Applied Finance is a research-oriented department offering undergraduate, master's, and PhD programs. Our staff produces world-class, industry-engaged research published in high-quality journals. We support the scholarship of our staff through an extensive set of database subscriptions, internal teaching and research grants, and access to leading business partners located in Sydney, Australia.

With campuses situated in Sydney's CBD and near Macquarie Park (Sydney’s largest innovation park), Macquarie Business School is on an exciting trajectory. We aspire to be recognised as a leading global centre of business education and research. Working in partnership with business and other stakeholders, we aim to transform the lives of our students, generate change in policy and practice, and make a positive impact in the world.

To Apply

To be considered for this role, please submit your:

• CV
• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria below
• Job market paper
• 5-minute Video presentation of job market paper (optional)

Selection Criteria

• A PhD (completed or near completion) in finance or economics;
• A record of quality research publications in respected outlets;
• Engagement, or a plan for engagement, with the wider community in order to further enhance teaching and or research outcomes;
• A record of high-quality teaching in finance or related business field;
• An ability to develop new approaches to teaching in finance including online and digital approaches to the delivery of coursework programs;
• Evidence of work as a team player in the delivery of administrative tasks related to teaching and research;

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. 

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 

*** International applicants are encouraged to apply.***

Specific Role Enquiries: Professor Abhay Kumar Singh, Head of Department at abhay.singh@mq.edu.au

General Enquiries: Mirna Alaaiddin, Talent Acquisition Officer at mirna.alaaiddin@mq.edu.au

Application Closing Date: Thursday 19 March 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (AEDT)

We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. _We also reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received._

Why Join Us?

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the fabulous staff benefits on offer when you work at Macquarie University.

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Extensive training and professional development programs
• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
• Onsite vacation care during school holidays
• Discounted health insurance 
• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:19/03/2026 11:59 PM

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.