Lecturer, Management & Marketing (Education Focused)

Role type: Full time, Continuing (5 positions available)
Faculty: Business and Economics
Department/ School:  Management and Marketing
Salary: Level B - $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super 

• Education-focused academic role in a leading business faculty / drive teaching innovation and scholarship / supportive, inclusive department
• Join a world-class business faculty and help deliver transformative learning experiences for diverse, ambitious students.
• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. 

In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.  

The University of Melbourne 
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Your next career opportunity 
In this education-focused Lecturer role, you will design and deliver impactful business teaching across key disciplines.
You will lead curriculum innovation, integrate authentic industry engagement, and champion student-centred learning experiences.
You will also develop your educational scholarship, contributing research on teaching and learning in business.

What you will deliver: 

• Design and deliver high-quality lectures, seminars and tutorials at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across business disciplines.
• Lead subject coordination, including teaching team leadership, LMS management, assessment processes, and resolution of student matters.
• Develop and evaluate contemporary curriculum, assessment tasks and resources aligned with pedagogical best practice and industry relevance.
• Undertake pedagogical research, disseminate findings through publications and presentations, and pursue funding for teaching innovation initiatives.
• Contribute to departmental leadership, service and industry engagement, including events, committees, mentoring and professional organisations.

You may be a great fit if you: 

• Hold or be near completion of a PhD in a relevant business or management discipline.
• Demonstrate experience designing and delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Coordinate teaching administration effectively, including LMS use, assessment and results management, and student communications.
• Lead teaching teams and supervise staff within collaborative, collegial environments focused on student success.
• Apply recognised tertiary teaching training or a strong track record in innovative curriculum and assessment design.
• Engage with industry partners and contribute to educational scholarship through publications, presentations and grant applications.

For further information please refer to the attached PD. 

What we offer you! 
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including: 

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being 
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company 

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program 

For more information check out our benefits page! 

Your new team – Business and Economics
You will join the Faculty of Business and Economics, a respected hub for impactful business education and research.
Within the Department of Management and Marketing, you will contribute to contemporary, industry-aligned curricula across key disciplines.
You will collaborate with world-class colleagues in a supportive, inclusive culture that values teaching excellence and educational innovation.
The team actively supports professional development, flexible working, and engagement with influential research centres and industry partners.

Be Yourself 
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
  
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description. Learn more about responding to Selection Criteria

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Professor William Ho (Head of Department) at [email protected]
• For questions related to our recruitment process, email Nick Petersen at [email protected]
• For recruitment adjustments, contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. 

Position Description: Education Focused Academic_Position Description_2026.pdf