Macquarie University

Located amongst a stunning natural park-like backdrop within the high-technology corridor of Sydney's north-west, Macquarie University is a modern, research-intensive institution serving the needs of both industry and the community. With a strong global focus, numerous international research collaborations, strong industry links, four departments and three research centres, the Faculty of Business and Economics is the largest faculty within Macquarie University and one of Australia’s largest business and commerce faculties. It is recognised through national teaching excellence awards and business/industry prizes for it’s teaching quality while delivering well on its mission to improve its reputation, relevance and resilience.

Staff in the Department of Marketing and Management deliver units in five majors of the Bachelor of Commerce (demography, human resources management, international business, marketing, and public sector management), the Bachelor of Business Administration and the new Bachelor of Marketing and Media. At Postgraduate level staff contribute to three Master of Commerce specialisations (Human resource Management, Business Organisation and Management and Marketing) and the masters of International Business.

The Department of Marketing and Management has an opportunity for an Associate Professor to make a strong contribution to the development of the International Business discipline through research and teaching.

As the discipline leader, the successful applicant will:
• support the department’s research culture and drive the research capability of the International Business discipline by demonstrating their ability to attract external funding through internal/external grant applications mentoring junior staff and supervision of higher degree students
• contribute to teaching excellence through innovative curriculum development while teaching relevant and engaging undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• contribute to the administration of the department
• promote external links by engaging with industry and working with colleagues on new strategic initiatives

The discipline leader will possess (essential selection criteria):
• a PhD or equivalent relevant doctorate
• an established research program with a record of substantial publications
• extensive experience teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• leadership skills and extensive experience in research supervision
• a national and international reputation in research
• a track record of successful applications for external research funding

Appointment Type: full-time, continuing Package: Base salary (level D) from $118,847 to $130,860 pa, plus 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading. Performance based loadings may also be considered.

Enquiries: Professor Lucy Taksa, Head of Department on (02) 9850 4811 or email fbe-bus-hod@mq.edu.au.

Applications Close: 10.59pmEST on Sunday 11 December 2011

Macquarie University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity and social inclusion. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; and women (particularly for senior and non-traditional vacancies).

Please note that only those applications submitted via the Macquarie University Online Recruitment System will be accepted. Where circumstances such as disability or remote location prohibit your access to our online system please contact the enquiries person listed in this advertisement for assistance.