• Join a collaborative and globally connected team where you will deliver high-quality teaching and supervision, drive impactful research in responsible management.
• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
• Base salary range: Level B, $ 118,150– $139,812/ 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 high-quality teaching in Business Ethics, Responsible Management, and related disciplines at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; develop curricula and assessments; supervise Honours, Masters, and PhD students; and support student recruitment and engagement.
• Undertake high-impact research in responsible management; publish in leading journals; secure research funding; build collaborative research networks locally and internationally; and contribute to the School’s research profile and reputation.
• Contribute to School and University governance, leadership, and strategic initiatives; engage with industry, government, and community stakeholders; actively participate in professional associations; and support inclusion, diversity, and social impact objectives.

About you

• PhD in an academic field relevant to the Management and Organisations discipline (with specific reference to Business Ethics and Responsible Management practices).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative teaching approaches, assessment and materials for units and courses. 
• Experience in the mentoring of junior colleagues, demonstrators and tutors, where relevant. 
• A demonstrable track record in excellence in research at a national level evidenced by  peer-reviewed journal articles published in high quality journals.    
• A demonstrable emerging track record of successful competitive funding application.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well to staff and students at all levels and evidence of a commitment to equity and diversity principles.

Position descriptions:  PD [Lecturer (Business Ethics and Responsible Management)] [518990].pdf  PD [Senior Lecturer (Business Ethics and Responsible Management)] [518990].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.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.