At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and develop innovative curricula in Accounting Analytics, integrating AI and data science.
- Company: Join the University of the Sunshine Coast, a leader in education and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and continuous professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of accounting education and empower students for a digital world.
- Qualifications: Expertise in accounting systems, financial analytics, and programming languages like Python or SQL.
The predicted salary is between 118481 - 140567 $ per year.
The University of the Sunshine Coast seeks a Lecturer in Accounting Analytics for a full-time, ongoing role on its Sunshine Coast campus. This position focuses on integrating artificial intelligence, automation, data science, and business intelligence into accounting education. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in contemporary accounting systems, financial analytics, and emerging digital technologies, including proficiency in programming languages like Python or SQL.
Responsibilities include:
- Delivering high-quality teaching across Accounting and Business Intelligence and Analytics, supporting student success and graduate outcomes;
- Developing, evaluating and continuously improving curricula, incorporating AI, automation, data science and emerging technologies;
- Designing engaging, technology-enabled learning experiences and providing timely, constructive feedback to students;
- Undertaking applied and interdisciplinary research, publishing outcomes and contributing to research funding opportunities;
- Supervising Higher Degree by Research candidates and building productive research collaborations and industry partnerships;
- Contributing to University engagement, strategic priorities and a collaborative academic environment.
About you:
Our ideal candidate will bring expertise in contemporary accounting systems, financial analytics and emerging digital technologies, alongside a passion for innovative, student-centred teaching and learning. You will create engaging and inclusive learning experiences that prepare graduates for a digitally driven profession, while contributing to impactful research, industry engagement and academic collaboration. Strong communication skills, a collegial approach and a commitment to continuous professional development will be essential to your success.
You will possess:
- Demonstrated expertise in contemporary accounting systems and processes, including the application of emerging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, to accounting and financial decision-making.
- Demonstrated capability in data science and computational approaches relevant to business and accounting, including experience with programming and/or query languages such as Python, R or SQL; data modelling; diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytics; machine learning; or other related analytical methods.
- Demonstrated teaching effectiveness through positive student feedback, peer review and student outcomes, with the ability to develop and deliver engaging, inclusive and future-focused curricula that integrate emerging digital technologies and make complex accounting, quantitative and technological concepts accessible to diverse learners.
- Demonstrated research capability and impact, including high-quality peer-reviewed publications, participation in externally funded research projects, and effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research candidates.
Desirable:
- Professional accreditation as a Chartered Accountant.
- Relevant industry or professional certifications in business intelligence, data analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud platforms, automation or other relevant emerging digital technologies.
- Industry or professional experience in accounting, financial analytics, digital transformation, business intelligence, information systems, consulting or technology-enabled business process improvement.
- Experience with AACSB, CPA/CAANZ and/or ACS accreditation.
- Experience in curriculum development aligned with recognised professional, digital and AI capability frameworks.
- Postgraduate qualifications in higher education, or fellowship of AdvanceHE.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences.
How to apply:
All applications must be lodged through our website. Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 22 November 2026.
Lecturer in Accounting Analytics employer: Opportunita
Opportunita offers a supportive work environment with benefits such as parental leave and study assistance. The company emphasizes professional growth through opportunities in teaching and research within project management and innovation. Employees can expect competitive salaries and a commitment to work-life balance.
