Associate Professor in Accounting and Discipline Lead
- School of Business and Creative Industries, UniSC Moreton Bay or Sunshine Coast campus
- Level D, $174,423 - $192,092, plus up to 17 % employer superannuation
- Full-time, ongoing appointment with Discipline Lead role offered for an initial three‑year term
The opportunity
This is a career‑defining opportunity for an accomplished academic leader to shape the future of accounting education at UniSC. Appointed on an ongoing basis as Associate Professor of Accounting, you will also undertake the role of Discipline Lead for Accounting and Finance for an initial three‑year term, with scope to make a visible and lasting impact.
Reporting to Professor Mark Loon, Dean, School of Business and Creative Industries, you will provide academic leadership across learning and teaching, curriculum innovation, research‑informed practice and people development. With a strong focus on educational excellence and student success, this role is central to ensuring our commerce programs remain contemporary, professionally aligned and future‑focused.
You will work closely with colleagues across the School to lead curriculum renewal, support accreditation readiness, strengthen industry engagement and build a high‑performing, inclusive academic culture. A key dimension of the role will be developing our people, mentoring early and mid‑career academics and researchers, supporting capability building, and fostering an environment where scholarship, innovation and collaboration can thrive.
Research and scholarship are valued as enablers of impact at UniSC, enriching teaching practice, informing curriculum design and contributing to the standing and reputation of the discipline.
This role offers rare scope to lead with influence, develop people and programs, and contribute to outcomes that matter at both discipline and institutional level.
You will
- Provide academic leadership across accounting and finance, fostering a collaborative, high‑performing and inclusive discipline culture
- Lead curriculum design, renewal and quality assurance across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, ensuring alignment with accreditation and industry expectations
- Deliver high‑quality teaching that engages and challenges students across a range of delivery modes
- Contribute to research and scholarship that informs teaching practice and strengthens disciplinary impact
- Mentor and support academic staff and early career academics, contributing to capability building and succession planning
- Build and sustain productive relationships with industry, professional bodies, and external stakeholders to enhance student outcomes and employability
- Contribute to School and University governance, planning and strategic initiatives aligned with UniSC’s priorities
About the School of Business and Creative Industries
The School of Business and Creative Industries is driven by a clear purpose: educating to make a difference. We combine practical, creative and sustainable approaches to learning, supported by strong industry partnerships and an applied teaching focus.
The School brings together business disciplines including accounting, finance, economics, management, marketing and tourism, alongside a diverse creative industries portfolio. Our community of more than 70 expert researchers works collaboratively across disciplines, creating a vibrant environment for innovation in teaching, research and engagement.
For more information on the School of Business and Creative Industries, please visit us online: https://www.usc.edu.au/study/schools/school-of-business-and-creative-industries
About you
You are an established academic leader with national standing in accounting or a related discipline, ready to apply your expertise at an institutional level. You combine credibility in learning and teaching with a sophisticated understanding of curriculum governance, accreditation and academic quality, and are recognised for your ability to lead people with clarity, care and purpose.
You bring a genuine commitment to developing others, with a proven record of mentoring and supporting early and mid‑career researchers and academics to build confidence, capability and scholarly profiles. You enjoy creating environments where people feel supported to grow, experiment and succeed, and where strong performance is underpinned by trust, inclusion and shared ambition.
Purpose‑driven and impact‑oriented, you are energised by opportunities to shape direction, influence outcomes and leave a lasting contribution. You are committed to developing contemporary, career‑focused education that anticipates change, connects with industry and society, and prepares graduates to lead in complex professional environments.
To be successful, you will possess:
- A doctoral qualification in Accounting or a related discipline, or equivalent professional standing
- Demonstrated excellence and leadership in learning and teaching, including curriculum design, assessment, program leadership and quality assurance
- Proven experience in academic leadership, program or discipline coordination, and mentoring of academic staff
- A strong record of research and or scholarship that enhances teaching practice and disciplinary standing
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, engagement and collaboration
- Experience engaging with industry, professional bodies and external stakeholders to enhance learning, teaching and graduate outcomes
Why UniSC
At UniSC, scale is a strength. As a growing, ambitious university, we offer something increasingly rare in the sector: the opportunity to be seen, heard, and genuinely influential.
Working at a smaller university means your ideas don’t get lost in layers of complexity. You will have the scope to shape curriculum, influence strategic direction, and see the impact of your leadership play out in real time, across programs, people and partnerships.
You will work closely with senior leaders and executive colleagues who are accessible, engaged, and invested in academic leadership. Decision‑making is collaborative and purposeful, enabling you to move from concept to implementation with momentum and support.
UniSC is an environment where experienced academics can be impactful without compromising on ambition, quality or reputation. It’s a place to stretch into broader leadership, build institutional profile, and take on meaningful responsibility earlier and more visibly than is often possible in larger institutions.
With strong growth across our regions, a clear strategic direction, and a commitment to developing our people, UniSC offers genuine opportunities for career progression, leadership development, and long‑term impact, while maintaining balance, connection and community.
How to apply
Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 22 June 2026.
Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.
Your completed application must include a resume, cover letter, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.
Position description: 
494227_Associate Professor in Accounting and Discipline Lead.pdf
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Professor Mark Loon, Dean, School of Business and Creative Industries
Telephone: 07 5430 1151
Email: deanSBCI@usc.edu.au
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC
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We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to local and global challenges.
Our Culture & Benefits:
- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
