Lecturer (Accounting)

• Contribute to world-class teaching at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels
• Full-time appointment on a tenurable
• Base salary range: Level B, $ 113,934– $134,824p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Department of Accounting & Finance in the Business School offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses as well as research-based doctoral degrees. The students rank amongst the brightest in Australia, as measured by Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). Academics in the Department deliver high quality teaching and conduct high quality research.

About the opportunity

• Your role will involve active participation in research, teaching, and service to the School, University, and broader community.
• Your contributions will align with the standards set for academic staff within the Business School.

About you

• Hold a PhD or equivalent in Accounting
• Demonstrated research interest, and ability to teach, in sustainability (including sustainability reporting) and the broader ESG field
• Demonstrate development of a clear, coherent research agenda and be willing to work collaboratively with others in the Department in furthering their research
• Demonstrated interest in the application of business analytics tools (including Python, R, Excel, and Tableu) to accounting and finance-related problems, together with an ability to teach with those tools would be highly valued
• Demonstrated interest in teaching in the areas of ESG, auditing and/or taxation would be welcomed
• Demonstrate a significant personal contribution and commitment to high quality teaching and learning, including prior teaching experience
• Demonstrate a willingness to be involved in academic and professional activities and in school policy development and administrative matters

Position description: PD [Lecturer (Accounting)] [518386].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Lee Smales at [email protected]

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 30 October 2024.

This position is open to international applicants.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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