Associate Professor in Accounting and Discipline Lead

School of Business and Creative Industries, UniSC Moreton Bay or Sunshine Coast campus

Level D, $174,423 - $192,092, plus up to 17% employer superannuation

Full‑time, ongoing appointment with Discipline Lead role offered for an initial three‑year term

The opportunity

This is a career‑defining opportunity for an accomplished academic leader to shape the future of accounting education at UniSC. Appointed on an ongoing basis as Associate Professor of Accounting, you will also undertake the role of Discipline Lead for Accounting and Finance for an initial three‑year term, with scope to make a visible and lasting impact. Reporting to Professor Mark Loon, Dean, School of Business and Creative Industries, you will provide academic leadership across learning and teaching, curriculum innovation, research‑informed practice and people development. With a strong focus on educational excellence and student success, this role is central to ensuring our commerce programmes remain contemporary, professionally aligned and future‑focused. You will work closely with colleagues across the School to lead curriculum renewal, support accreditation readiness, strengthen industry engagement and build a high‑performing, inclusive academic culture.

A key dimension of the role will be developing our people, mentoring early and mid‑career academics and researchers, supporting capability building, and fostering an environment where scholarship, innovation and collaboration can thrive. Research and scholarship are valued as enablers of impact at UniSC, enriching teaching practice, informing curriculum design and contributing to the standing and reputation of the discipline. This role offers rare scope to lead with influence, develop people and programmes, and contribute to outcomes that matter at both discipline and institutional level.

You will:

• Provide academic leadership across accounting and finance, fostering a collaborative, high‑performing and inclusive discipline culture
• Lead curriculum design, renewal and quality assurance across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, ensuring alignment with accreditation and industry expectations
• Deliver high‑quality teaching that engages and challenges students across a range of delivery modes
• Contribute to research and scholarship that informs teaching practice and strengthens disciplinary impact
• Mentor and support academic staff and early‑career academics, contributing to capability building and succession planning
• Build and sustain productive relationships with industry, professional bodies and external stakeholders to enhance student outcomes and employability
• Contribute to School and University governance, planning and strategic initiatives aligned with UniSC’s priorities

About you

You are an established academic leader with national standing in accounting or a related discipline, ready to apply your expertise at an institutional level. You combine credibility in learning and teaching with a sophisticated understanding of curriculum governance, accreditation and academic quality, and are recognised for your ability to lead people with clarity, care and purpose. You bring a genuine commitment to developing others, with a proven record of mentoring and supporting early and mid‑career researchers and academics to build confidence, capability and scholarly profiles. You enjoy creating environments where people feel supported to grow, experiment and succeed, and where strong performance is underpinned by trust, inclusion and shared ambition. Purpose‑driven and impact‑oriented, you are energised by opportunities to shape direction, influence outcomes and leave a lasting contribution. You are committed to developing contemporary, career‑focused education that anticipates change, connects with industry and society, and prepares graduates to lead in complex professional environments.

To be successful, you will possess:

• A doctoral qualification in Accounting or a related discipline, or equivalent professional standing
• Demonstrated excellence and leadership in learning and teaching, including curriculum design, assessment, programme leadership and quality assurance
• Proven experience in academic leadership, programme or discipline coordination, and mentoring of academic staff
• A strong record of research and or scholarship that enhances teaching practice and disciplinary standing
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, engagement and collaboration
• Experience engaging with industry, professional bodies and external stakeholders to enhance learning, teaching and graduate outcomes

Benefits

Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart. Modern teaching & research facilities. Professional development and career pathway opportunities. We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative. Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options. Salary packing options + 17% Super. EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.