Professor - School of Economics

• Duration: Continuing
• Employment Type: Full Time - 35 hours per week
• Remuneration: Level E $229,743 base salary plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Location: Kensington Campus, NSW Australia

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and ranked 14^th globally for law in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

UNSW School of Economics received the top rating of 5, i.e. "well above world standard," under the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rating. The School is one of the three Economics discipline in Australia to receive a 5 in all three main categories: Economic Theory, Applied Economics and Econometrics.

Research in the School is of a high calibre by both national and international standards. Members of the School play an important part in policy issues and debate within Australia. We run two postgraduate research programs, leading into a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.

Why your role matters

The Professor (Level E) will provide academic leadership and foster excellence in research, innovative teaching, and engagement activities in their area of expertise.

The role of Professor reports to the Head of School and has no direct reports.

Who You Are:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience of implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence and fostering this in others.
• Demonstrated experience with industry or work-integrated learning.

Benefits and Culture:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please click here.

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online by uploading your CV, a 1-page cover letter and include a link to your website. To be considered please submit your application before the Wednesday, 3rd July 2024 at 9:00am (Sydney time).

To view the comprehensive list of the responsibilities and the skills and experience please refer to the position description. A copy of the position description can be found below the job ad at jobs@unsw.

Get in Touch:

For any recruitment related questions please contact:

Persa Tzakis

Interim, Recruitment Manager

[email protected]

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. 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, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.