Lecturer

PRIMARY DETAIL

· Salary Package: From $119,840 to $141,790 (Level B), plus 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading

· Appointment Type: Full-time, 3.5 year fixed-term role, open to both teaching and research, and teaching and leadership portfolios

· Location: Macquarie University (Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde)

About You 

Macquarie University’s growing discipline of Business Analytics seeks a Lecturer with scholarly expertise in business analytics, applied data science, and cybersecurity management.  

This role is open to both balanced teaching and research as well as teaching and education applicants.

– Balanced Academic Role (Teaching and Research): A strong contribution to research, publications, and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

– Teaching and Leadership Role: You will make a strong contribution to teaching, service and connection at postgraduate and undergraduate levels. You may also proactively contribute to the efforts of the Department to enhance its reputation with external audiences.  

You are an emerging scholar with expertise in business analytics, applied data science, AI, or cybersecurity management. You bring a strong research track record, with publications in high-quality journals and a commitment to developing innovative, impactful research. 
 
In addition to your research, and specially for the teaching and leadership role, you are an engaging educator, capable of delivering high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You have experience designing courses, incorporating technology-enhanced learning, and using data-driven insights to enhance student outcomes. 
 
You thrive in a collaborative academic environment and are passionate about engaging with industry, professional organizations, or interdisciplinary research teams. Your ability to mentor students, contribute to administrative tasks, and drive curriculum innovation makes you a valuable addition to our team. 

 

About Us 

Macquarie Business School offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, producing highly sought-after graduates. A Macquarie education is known for its real-world focus, practical application, and character development.

The Department of Actuarial Studies and Business Analytics is a leading provider of business analytics education in Australasia, offering:

• One of Australia’s first undergraduate Business Analytics degrees (since 2015).

• A Master of Business Analytics, currently ranked #2 in Australia and #71-80 worldwide (2023 QS Rankings).

• Programs in Cybersecurity Governance and Business Information Systems.

• Global recognition: Macquarie ranks #48 worldwide in Data Science & AI and #5 in Australia (QS 2024 Rankings).

The Department actively engages in and promotes research in both qualitative and quantitative aspects of business analytics, AI, cybersecurity and technology management. We have expertise in a range of endeavours from applied through to the more theoretical. Our expertise covers quantitative, statistical and mathematical data modelling methods and qualitative methods into investigation of organizational and societal implications of data analytics as well as applications of artificial intelligence and technology management. Staff are given generous financial support for their research endeavour. Being a member of a large department, you will have a fair teaching load that provides you with time to engage fully with your research. 

 

How To Apply 

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting the following documents: 

• A statement addressing the relevant selection criteria below, and

• A current curriculum vitae (CV). 

 

Essential Selection Criteria 

• A PhD (completed or near completion) in business analytics, cybersecurity governance or management, applied data science, or a related field; 

• For the teaching and research role: A record of quality research publications in above fields in FT50, UTD24 100, and/or in A* and A rank journals as per ABDC journal list.

• For the teaching and leadership role: a record of curriculum design, program and team leadership, and teaching innovations.

• Proven high-quality teaching experience in business analytics, AI, or cybersecurity governance.

• Proficiency in Python or other programming languages.

• Strong knowledge of SQL, database management, and contemporary analytics tools.

• Experience with data visualization tools and platforms (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, etc.).

• A commitment to engagement with industry or the wider academic community to enhance teaching and/or research outcomes.  

• Ability to innovate in teaching, particularly in business analytics, data science, and AI applications (including Large Language Models and GenAI).

• A track record of academic service and teamwork in supporting teaching and research activities.

Desirable Criteria:

• Membership in relevant professional organisations (e.g., ACS, IEEE, INFORMS, AIS, or similar).

*** As part of the University’s recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to undergo an academic qualification check. 

Specific Role Enquiries: Professor Babak Abedin, Head of Department, at babak.abedin@mq.edu.au

General Recruitment Enquiries: Mirna Alaaiddin, Talent Acquisition Officer, at mirna.alaaiddin@mq.edu.au.

Applications close: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11:59PM (AEDT)

***We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the advertised closing date. 

If you’re already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you’ll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

19/03/2025 11:59 PM

Diversity and Inclusion

Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.

We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education.

Flexible Work
 

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore our Candidate Resource Hub.