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Lecturer – School of Accounting, Auditing & Taxation - UNSW Business School
Employment Type: Full-time – 35 hours per week
Duration: Convertible Tenure Track
Remuneration: Level B from $127,947 to $150,830 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
Location: Kensington Campus, Sydney, New South Wales
About Us
UNSW Business School is a globally recognised leader in business education and research. The School of Accounting, Auditing & Taxation is committed to advancing knowledge and practice in accounting, assurance, and taxation through innovative teaching and impactful research. We maintain strong connections with industry and professional bodies, ensuring our graduates are work-ready and equipped for leadership roles in a rapidly evolving business environment.
If required, visa sponsorship and relocation support may be considered for a successful candidate.
A competitive salary supplement may be negotiated for suitably qualified candidates.
Why This Role Matters
We are seeking a Lecturer (Level B) (multiple positions) to join the School of Accounting, Auditing & Taxation. This convertible tenure track role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your academic career through high-quality research and outstanding teaching. You will contribute to the School’s teaching programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, engage in high-quality and impactful scholarly research, and participate in service activities that support the School and Faculty’s mission.
The Successful Candidate Will
At UNSW, people are at the core of everything we do. Our benefits include:
How To Apply
Please click Apply now to submit your application online.
Upload your CV, cover letter and a document (maximum 3 pages) outlining how your skills and experience match the position description by 11:30pm on 28 January 2026 (Sydney time).
Get in Touch
Senior faculty members from the School of Accounting, Auditing and Taxation will be attending the ANU ANCAAR Symposium in Canberra (5-6 December 2025), AAA Management Accounting Section Midyear Meeting in Nashville (8-10 January), ATTA Conference in Wellington (14-16 January 2026), AAA Auditing Section Midyear Meeting in San Antonio (15-17 January 2026), and AAA Financial Accounting and Reporting Section Midyear Meeting in San Antonio (22-24 January 2026), and will be available to discuss the role and opportunities with any interested applicants.
Role-related enquiries: Professor Noel Harding
Head of School, School of Accounting, Auditing & Taxation
E: n.harding@unsw.edu.au
Recruitment process enquiries: Persa Tzakis
Talent Acquisition Team Lead and Executive Resourcer
E: p.tzakis@unsw.edu.au
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contacts above.
UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. UNSW provides workplace adjustments and flexible work options for eligible staff.
Lecturer – School of Accounting, Auditing & Taxation - UNSW Business School
Employment Type: Full-time – 35 hours per week
Duration: Convertible Tenure Track
Remuneration: Level B from $127,947 to $150,830 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
Location: Kensington Campus, Sydney, New South Wales
About Us
UNSW Business School is a globally recognised leader in business education and research. The School of Accounting, Auditing & Taxation is committed to advancing knowledge and practice in accounting, assurance, and taxation through innovative teaching and impactful research. We maintain strong connections with industry and professional bodies, ensuring our graduates are work-ready and equipped for leadership roles in a rapidly evolving business environment.
If required, visa sponsorship and relocation support may be considered for a successful candidate.
A competitive salary supplement may be negotiated for suitably qualified candidates.
Why This Role Matters
We are seeking a Lecturer (Level B) (multiple positions) to join the School of Accounting, Auditing & Taxation. This convertible tenure track role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your academic career through high-quality research and outstanding teaching. You will contribute to the School’s teaching programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, engage in high-quality and impactful scholarly research, and participate in service activities that support the School and Faculty’s mission.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Manage and deliver innovative and effective teaching in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation.
- Develop and maintain a strong research profile with high-quality impactful outputs.
- Pursue external research funding opportunities.
- Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate research supervisions.
- Contribute to curriculum development and educational excellence.
- Engage with industry and professional communities to enhance impact and relevance of research and pedagogical activities, and contribute towards improved professional practice and societal progress.
- Contribute to operational and strategic activities of the School and a positive collegial environment.
- A PhD in a related discipline.
- Demonstrated track record of, and passion for, the conduct of high-quality impactful research that will publish in the highest quality internationally renowned journals, and has the potential to contribute towards improved professional practice and/or societal progress.
- Evidence of an ability to supervise undergraduate honours students and contribute towards the supervision of postgraduate higher degree research students.
- Evidence of an ability to develop a capacity to effectively seek external research funding and support.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence.
- Experience using educational technologies and online delivery methods.
At UNSW, people are at the core of everything we do. Our benefits include:
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Up to 17% superannuation contributions and leave loading payments
- Flexible working arrangements (work from home, flexible hours, etc.)
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
How To Apply
Please click Apply now to submit your application online.
Upload your CV, cover letter and a document (maximum 3 pages) outlining how your skills and experience match the position description by 11:30pm on 28 January 2026 (Sydney time).
Get in Touch
Senior faculty members from the School of Accounting, Auditing and Taxation will be attending the ANU ANCAAR Symposium in Canberra (5-6 December 2025), AAA Management Accounting Section Midyear Meeting in Nashville (8-10 January), ATTA Conference in Wellington (14-16 January 2026), AAA Auditing Section Midyear Meeting in San Antonio (15-17 January 2026), and AAA Financial Accounting and Reporting Section Midyear Meeting in San Antonio (22-24 January 2026), and will be available to discuss the role and opportunities with any interested applicants.
Role-related enquiries: Professor Noel Harding
Head of School, School of Accounting, Auditing & Taxation
E: n.harding@unsw.edu.au
Recruitment process enquiries: Persa Tzakis
Talent Acquisition Team Lead and Executive Resourcer
E: p.tzakis@unsw.edu.au
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contacts above.
UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. UNSW provides workplace adjustments and flexible work options for eligible staff.
Salary : $127,947 - $150,830