Professor in Economics

Professor in Economics

• Level E $212,427 per annum + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus. Set in leafy green surrounds, the campus is accessible to Melbourne's eastern transport hubs and is a 30-minute drive from the CBD.
• Full-time and continuing with an attractive relocation package offered for eligible Interstate and International candidates

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin Business School is in the top 1% of business schools globally, holding both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations. These prestigious accreditations are awarded to business schools that meet strict standards of quality, academic and professional excellence, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing improvement and innovation in their courses, ensuring our graduates are employable worldwide.

The economics discipline group focuses on sustainability, shaping policy and preparing future leaders to tackle climate change and drive sustainable development. Key focus areas include sustainable economies, economic growth and development, industrial organisation, economic theory, international trade, labour economics and industrial relations, health economics and political economy and public choice.

Commitment to Sustainability

As a ‘Champion’ of the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) and an associate member of the globally responsible leadership initiative, Deakin Business School is committed to demonstrating responsible leadership and alignment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Deakin Business School has embedded SDGs in its teaching, learning and research and community engagement.

As the Professor of Economics, you will lead major, highly productive, high-quality, research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs. You will also lead teaching teams to design and develop courses and materials which influence teaching across Economics discipline or across multiple disciplines and provide our student an excellent learning experience. The Professor will also develop and lead academic or other collaborations that enable novel teaching, research or creative activities that are recognised nationally and ensure deep impact of academic activity in the field and community. Applications are open to Any Field in Economics.

In the duty, you will:

• Demonstrate sustained and substantial national and international reputation as world leader based on extensive body of work recognized for quality, excellence and impact.
• Lead teams and succeed in funding opportunities for research and creative activities, including applications for large-scale/strategic external competitive funding, funding for commercialization and translation activities and other funding, demonstrating sustained effort and success.
• Lead teaching teams to develop innovation in curriculum design, courses and materials which influence teaching for the discipline in peer institutions or nationally, or across multiple disciplines. Lead review of units and courses across disciplines.
• Lead the discovery and coordinated integration of innovative teaching practices at university level with recognition at national and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery.
• Enable and work collaboratively with teaching teams and the community across the sector to develop new practices and frameworks to improve student learning outcomes
• Lead the development and significantly contribute to citizenship activities and effectiveness as champion at local and university level. Represent the university at significant academic, professional and civic forums.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Evidence of original, innovative and distinguished contribution to scholarship and teaching, research and research supervision
• Demonstrated success as an eminent authority at the national and international level in research and scholarship through high quality publications, and exhibitions as relevant to the discipline.
• Sustained success in obtaining competitive external research grants
• Excellence in engagement with research, community, industry and government to enhance the national and international standing of the discipline.
• Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and contemporary issues.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated CV, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Ching-Jen Sun, Discipline Group Chair, Economics at  ching-jen.sun@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position descriptions, please see below:

 Position Description - Professor in Economics.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 11th May at 11.55pm

Review of the applications will begin immediately, and potential candidates may be invited for a campus visit.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

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