Lecturer in Accounting Analytics

The School of Business and Creative Industries (SBCI) invites passionate educators and industry experts to join our inspiring team. Our mission is to educate for impact, empowering students with innovative and sustainable practices to tackle global challenges head-on.

The Opportunity:

• Bring your expertise in accounting information systems, financial analytics and emerging technologies to a future-focused academic role at UniSC.
• Help prepare the next generation of accounting and analytics professionals for a rapidly evolving digital landscape, integrating artificial intelligence, automation, data science and business intelligence into engaging, technology-enabled learning experiences.
• Shape contemporary curricula that connect accounting knowledge with the analytical and digital capabilities employers increasingly need.
• Contribute to impactful applied research, collaborate with industry and academic partners, and support Higher Degree by Research students.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching across Accounting and Business Intelligence and Analytics, supporting student success and graduate outcomes.
• Develop, evaluate and continuously improve curricula, incorporating AI, automation, data science and emerging technologies.
• Design engaging, technology-enabled learning experiences and provide timely, constructive feedback to students.
• Undertake applied and interdisciplinary research, publish outcomes and contribute to research funding opportunities.
• Supervise Higher Degree by Research candidates and build productive research collaborations and industry partnerships.
• Contribute 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.
• 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.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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.

For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.