Associate Professor/Professor of Marketing (Education Focused)

• Based at Camperdown Campus, Sydney, close to parks, public transport hubs and shopping districts 
• Join the Sydney Horizon Educators cohort at the University of Sydney Business School
• Continuing full-time position with an attractive remuneration package 
• Be part of the Horizon Educators cohort, with access to apply for Education Focused specialist grants up to a total of AUD$30K to support education-related activities, primarily in the areas of scholarship of teaching and learning and improving current educational offerings at the University of Sydney. 

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney welcomes applications for an Associate Professor/ Professor of Marketing (Education Focused) at the University of Sydney Business School.

The University of Sydney Business School has an outstanding international reputation in management research and teaching and collaborates closely with industry, government, and the not-for-profit sectors. With a range of top-ranked programs and prestigious triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, we are in the top 1% of business schools worldwide and are proud to be global leaders in business and management education.

Our Discipline of Marketing is a beacon of innovation and influence in the field, drawing upon strong industry engagement, innovative research techniques and expert staff to understand consumers and their decision-making process. We are leaders in business education, offering a modern cutting-edge digital business curriculum for our outstanding student body, including post-experience and executive audiences. We are at the forefront of developing micro-credentials and lifelong learning opportunities in line with the University of Sydney Business School’s purpose driven Strategy 2023-27. Our graduates are highly valued by industry, professional services, government, and third-sector organisations.

Our research is characterised by strong links with business, professional associations, government and not-for-profit organisations. This has resulted in research grants and consultancy projects that ensure our research is both relevant and of the highest academic standards. We publish our work in top-tier journals, sit on editorial review boards and win research awards.

We embrace a range of research paradigms, including experimental design, quantitative modelling, surveys, and various qualitative interpretive techniques. Areas of expertise include:

• Consumer decision-making and behaviour
• International marketing
• Consumer culture. 

With the introduction of the new University of Sydney Enterprise Agreement 2023-26, the University has committed to establishing and advertising new continuing education focused academic positions. These positions are designed for talented educators who are passionate about and have demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum design, educational practice and innovation, and research capability (in disciplinary and/or education-related research). This newly recruited group of educators are recognised internationally and within the university for their expertise in educational delivery and will support an uplift in the teaching capability and student experience at the University of Sydney. Successful candidates will join the Sydney Horizon Educators cohort. For further insights into this exciting opportunity, we invite you to watch this video.

The Associate Professor/ Professor in Marketing (Education Focused) dedicates most of their contribution to teaching and teaching-related activities (up to 70%), with a minimum of 20% research and 10% governance, service, and engagement. Additionally, they will mentor junior academics, advising on teaching methodologies, education research approaches, publications, and career advancement.

The role will drive pedagogical advancements, requiring commitment to research and scholarship in educational methodologies, technology, and pedagogical approaches within Business Information Systems to deliver high-quality educational experiences and outcomes, especially in our lifelong learning programs. It is geared towards scholars who are deeply engaged with teaching and learning and committed to playing a pivotal role in education leadership. The successful incumbent will participate in communities of practice with other education focused roles in the Discipline, School, and University.

About you

We are seeking an outstanding Associate Professor or Professor level educator in Marketing. Applicants should possess the following capabilities and include a response to each of the Selection Criteria in their cover letter as part of their application:

• A completed PhD or higher degree in Marketing or a related area
• Proven international standing for academic excellence demonstrated through original, innovative and distinguished contributions to scholarship and research
• Capacity to work in a contemporary university context, including innovation in teaching and delivering content in face-to-face and online environments, with a notable track record for enhancing student outcomes and, pioneering educational innovations and supporting their lifelong learning
• Demonstrated experience in successfully delivering high-quality teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate or MBA level, including unit of study coordination, delivery of lectures, and assessment of student learning activities
• An established network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders with the ability to integrate these relationships to assist in curriculum development and student learning
• Demonstrated community service with significant contribution to governance and collegial life within the university, including undertaking significant administrative and/or committee positions.

In your application cover letter to address the criteria above, please provide evidence of:

• Examples of your successful involvement in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of teaching and learning activities
• Examples of effective teamwork in which you have been involved, including your contribution to the team
• Your experience of teaching large and diverse groups of students at the MBA level, with a particular focus on your use of learning technologies.

Term and remuneration

This is a full-time, continuing position. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the position's responsibilities and the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

How to apply

Applications (including a CV, a cover letter detailing your response to the Selection Criteria, and outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role supported by examples) must be submitted via the link above. Please refer to the candidate information brochure for further details.

Candidate Information Brochure 

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For a copy of the candidate information brochure, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, or would like a confidential discussion please contact:

Sajad Bahram (Senior Talent Partner, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources) by email sajad.bahram@sydney.edu.au

Other

Your employment is conditional upon completing all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary steps, including terminating your employment.

Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance will be provided if required.

EEO Statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

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