Lecturer In Project Management, Information Systems, And/Or Business Analytics

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a leading multi-campus university in Western Australia serving communities nationally and internationally. For 17 years in a row, ECU has achieved a 5 (out of 5 star) star rating for teaching quality in the 2024 Good Universities Guide (GUG). ECU is ranked in the world's Top 100 universities under 50 years old in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Young Universities Rankings, and in the Top 400 THE World University Rankings.

The School of Business and Law is accredited by AACSB International and develops industry-ready graduates through high-quality teaching and learning experiences and engaged applied research. The School offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, executive education, and research degrees designed to give students relevant theory, practical work experience and critical employability skills.

In 2024, the School’s Business and Economics discipline was ranked in the Top 250 on the THE World University Rankings. The School’s Tourism and Hospitality program is ranked #26 in the ShanghaiRankings. The School is Australia’s ‘top-ranked business school for quality’ in the Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Business Schools list.

The School houses the Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Centre which has been instrumental in raising the profile of the School for research and practice in the mining sector in psychosocial risk at work; appropriate workplace and leadership behaviours; new ways of working; and influencing policy and practice in diversity and inclusion.

As part of an exciting expansion plan, the School of Business and Law will move into the $853 million world-class facilities of the landmark ECU City Campus at Yagan Square in the Perth CBD in 2026. This state-of-the-art Business, Law, Creative Industries and Technology Campus will be where innovative thinkers, adaptive learners and global citizens meet to become the leaders of tomorrow. ECU’s CBD campus will bring together streams of teaching and research with unique synergies for growth and development. This is unequivocally the most exciting time of all to join the University as it embarks on this transformational journey.

The role
The Business Systems and Operations Discipline within the School of Business and Law is comprised of high performing, scholarly and impact-oriented academics who seek to transform lives and enrich society through their research, teaching and engagement activities.

The teaching profile of the Discipline encompasses programs and specialisations in management information systems, supply chain and logistics management, business analytics and project management. Teaching is delivered in a variety of modes (face-to-face, online, hybrid, spanned) and formats (weekly classes, intensive, block delivery, accelerated online).

The Discipline is seeking to appoint a Teaching Focused Scholar (ALEVB) in the areas of Project Management, Information Systems, and/or Business Analytics.

Successful appointees will demonstrate capability in undertaking high-quality, engaging research that meaningfully contributes to business practice and creates a positive societal impact. They will have an excellent track-record of providing a learner-centred pedagogy that is supportive and inclusive of diverse groups of people, with a large focus on advancing work-integrated learning and job-ready skills.

Academics within the School and Discipline hold the legacy, achievements and values of Edith Dircksey Cowan close to their heart. They embody a warm spirit of collegiality, rational inquiry, personal excellence, respect for all people, and courage to pursue ambitious and impactful goals.

Essential criteria

To be considered for these opportunities you will need to have:

Successfully completed a PhD (ALEVB) in a relevant discipline while being able to teach across more than one area.
A record of research and higher education teaching experience in related areas.
Benefits & Remuneration

This full-time, fixed-term position attracts a salary of $113,918 to $134,596 pa (ALEVB) plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements are available for negotiation to meet your circumstances.

ECU has an award-winning health and wellness program, and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services. For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

Contact

If you wish to discuss the role and its expectations, you can address your queries to Associate Professor Flavio Macau, Associate Dean, Business Systems and Operations at f.macau@ecu.edu.au or +618 6304 5251.

How to Apply

Please upload your academic CV and a concise expression of interest (maximum four pages) addressing the .

Closing Date:
Applications close on Thursday, 19 December 2024 at 11:30 pm AWST. Please note shortlisting and interviews will be held in the new year.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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