Associate Professor in Supply Chain Management in International Business

• Business School based in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)
• Full-time (100%), permanent position
• Base salary will be in the range AUD$168,593 - $185,573 + 17% superannuation (Academic Level D)
• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management in International Business with a PhD in Supply Chain Management or Operations Management, aligned to the international business field, to consistently demonstrate excellence in research, teaching, and service and engagement. At this level, you will be expected to undertake leadership roles and have a strong record of supervising Higher Degree by Research students successfully to completion as principal supervisor. As the supply chain management area is being developed in the Business School, at the postgraduate level, there is opportunity to shape this field of study.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counselling, and adhere to university teaching rules.
• Research: Establish a research program, collaborate on research projects, seek and manage research funding, publish in reputable journals, utilise 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.

For further information, please click here to view the position information booklet.

About You

You should possess a PhD in Supply Chain Management or a closely related discipline such as Operations Management. In addition, you will demonstrate expert knowledge in supply chain management and/or operations management aligned with the international business field and an established track record of publishing in leading and premier refereed journals.

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.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button above.

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.

Applications close Friday 27 March 2026, 11.00pm AEST (R-57395).

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