• Employment Type: Full time 
• Duration: Fixed term 12 months 
• Remuneration: $110,059 Level A Step 6 (plus 17% superannuation and leave loading) 
• Location: Kensington Campus (Hybrid Flexible Working) 

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. 

About UNSW

UNSW is a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place. 

The UNSW Business School (Business School) is a leader in business education and research in the Asian region and one of the largest business schools in Australia with more than 17,000 students, 500 academic and professional staff and more than 100,000 alumni and partners. The Business School offers a full suite of business degree programs at undergraduate, postgraduate, coursework and research levels, including the AGSM MBA programs and a range of Executive Programs. Its direction is guided by a business advisory council of top business leaders. For further information, see Business School strategy.

Why Your Role Matters

UNSW Business School Early Career Academic Fellows (ECAF) Program provides an opportunity for suitably qualified applicants within the Faculty (PhD thesis submitted; and/or no more than 2 years since PhD completion) to gain experience in high-quality research publishing, teaching, mentoring, and administration in the respective School’s education offerings. The position carries a two-course equivalent teaching load per year. The position will primarily engage in publishing research in their disciplinary area, specifically in leading international journals (ABDC A*/FT50). It is expected that the appointee will contribute to the collegial and intellectual life of their School, and complete the Foundations of University Learning and Teaching program. The Fellowship provides an outstanding development opportunity for the leading academics of the future. 

ECAFs report to their enrolled Schools, Head of School (or delegate), and are supervised by the Deputy/Associate Head(s) of School or delegate; the program is sponsored at the Business School by the Senior Deputy Dean Academic (or delegate). 

The ECAF Program is accepting applications for the following schools within the UNSW Business School: 

• School of Economics 
• School of Information Systems & Technology Management 
• School of Management and Governance 
• School of Marketing 
• School of Banking & Finance 
• School of Accounting, Auditing & Taxation 
• School of Risk & Actuarial Studies 

About You (Selection Criteria)   

To be successful you must have: 

• Submitted a PhD thesis in the UNSW Business School PhD program by the commencement date of the fellowship (no later than 31st January, 2025) and/or no more than 2 years since PhD completion.
• Have developed a feasible high-quality publication plan which has been endorsed by your supervisor. 
• A recognised degree specialisation in a faculty teaching area with the ability to teach undergraduate/postgraduate offerings either as a lecturer and/or tutor. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated capacity to engage with a diverse range of students. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team within an academic environment. 
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

To view the full list of skills and experience and learn more about this position a copy of the Position Description can be on the JOBS@UNSW website. 

Benefits and Culture

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.   

Our benefits include:  

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Career development opportunities 
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments  
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period  
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness) 

How to Apply

Submit your application online before Wednesday, 20th November at 11:59pm. Please attach your CV and include a 1–2-page document addressing the selection criteria showing how your skills and experience align to this position. 

Please ensure you specify which School/s you intend on applying for within the Application Form.

Get in Touch

Tai James

Talent Acquisition Consultant

tai.james@unsw.edu.au 

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above. 

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.