Associate Professor in Business Information Systems

• UQ Business School

• Full-time (100%), permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $162,046.55 - $178,367.57 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level D)

• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity 

This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate Professor at Academic Level D to consistently demonstrate excellence in teaching, research and service and engagement. At this level the incumbent expected to undertake leadership roles and have a strong record of supervising Higher Degree by Research students successfully to completion as principal supervisor.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counseling, and adhere to university teaching rules.

• Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilize best practice research methodologies, and participate in project discussions.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise students, recruit and manage employees, provide performance feedback and training, resolve conflicts, and ensure correct remuneration and benefits.

• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad:  from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You 

Applicants should possess a PhD in Business Information Systems or a closely related discipline

Additionally, you will demonstrate:

• Demonstrated expert knowledge in Business Information Systems and related areas.

• An outstanding established track record of publishing in leading and premier refereed journals.

• Demonstrated leadership and service to domestic or international academic associations, journals and professional bodies.

• Demonstrated ability to obtain competitive research grant applications.

• A high-quality teaching track record at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as evidenced by teaching performance metrics and the ability to lead doctoral seminars.

• The ability to support and mentor junior faculty.

• Ability to develop innovative courses or programs in Leadership at: undergraduate level, and/or postgraduate level, and/or deliver executive education in leadership.

• Experience supervising honours and higher degree students, to successful completion.

• Evidence of an ability to enhance linkages with the local community, the larger business community and professional associations.

• Significant administrative experience and evidence of service contributions.

• Experience in innovative modes of teaching.

• Experience in liaising and collaborating with external agencies to develop co-operative research initiatives.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc. 

Work Rights: 

Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We will support you with the visa sponsorship process and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Stan Karanasios ([email protected]). For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Professor Stan Karanasios will be at the International Conference on Information Systems and available for further discussion on the role.

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Friday, 31st January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-44303). Please note that interviews and seminars will take place in late February 2025.