• Academic role driving excellence in management education, research innovation, and strategic industry collaboration.
• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
• Base salary range: Level C, $144,143– $165,809 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The UWA Business School is ranked in the Top 4 Best Business Schools in Australia and #1 in Western Australia (AFR BOSS Best Business Schools 2024). In its unique position on the West Coast of Australia, facing the Indo-Pacific, the School aims to extend its education mission to the broader region offering world class education and leading international research that is relevant to the challenges of today and the future. The UWA Business School has around 100 academic staff and 5000 students and teaches both undergraduate, postgraduate masters, MBA and PhD courses. It is accredited by both the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is a signatory to UN PRME.

Management and Organisations in the Business School offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, as well as research-based doctoral degrees. The students rank amongst the brightest in Australia, as measured by Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). The Department is particularly interested in hiring individuals who are enthusiastic about teaching and, equally importantly, have a well-developed research agenda with the aim of publishing in high-quality refereed academic journals.

About the opportunity

• Deliver and coordinate undergraduate and postgraduate units in Management and related disciplines, contribute to curriculum innovation, and supervise student research projects across all levels.
• Lead and participate in high-impact research, secure external funding, publish in top-tier journals, and foster collaborative research networks locally and internationally.
• Contribute to university governance, promote diversity and inclusion, build industry and community partnerships, and represent the university in professional and public forums.

About you

• PhD in an academic field relevant to the Management and Organisations discipline. (e.g., strategic management, business analytics, global business, project management, organisational theory, decision sciences, organisational behaviour, human resource management and employment relations)
• Demonstrated track record of sustained excellence in leading the development and delivery of curricula and in the development of innovative teaching approaches, assessment and materials for units and courses. 
• Experience in mentoring of junior colleagues, demonstrators and tutors. 
• An strong track record in excellence in research at a national level evidenced by a series of high-quality peer-reviewed journal articles published in high quality international journals.   
• A demonstrable track record of successful competitive funding applications. 
• Demonstrated capacity to build sustainable research partnerships with other organisations. 
• Demonstrable experience of leading public engagement activities that promote research leadership and/or education outcomes, government and industry.

Position description:  PD [Senior Lecturer (Management & Organisations)] [520783].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Michael Gillan at michael.gillan@uwa.edu.au    

Note: Members of the M&O Department will be attending the Academy of Management Annual Meeting, 25-29 July 2025 Copenhagen, Denmark. To arrange a meeting at the conference or to learn more about this opportunity please also reach out to Associate Professor Michael Gillan at michael.gillan@uwa.edu.au   

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 11 August 2025

This position is open to international applicants.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

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