Associate Professor
Job No.: 679431
Location: Caulfield campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $175,487 - $193,326 pa Level D (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an Associate Professor to join the Entrepreneurship portfolio within Monash Business School. The primary purpose of the role is to lead the academic development and management of the undergraduate and graduate offerings, including operational oversight of core staff and the team of Special Sessional staff, who are instrumental in delivering a suite of units that are grounded in real-world, contemporary practice. This aligns with the University’s strategic goals and purpose through its Impact 2030 plan with respect to enabling staff to collaborate in entrepreneurial and innovative ways in offering students rich international and enterprising learning experiences through programs in start-ups and technology.
As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for a dynamic blend of teaching, curriculum development, and strategic collaboration. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lectures and seminars, designing innovative course materials, assessing student performance, and providing academic guidance. The role also involves leading interdisciplinary programs, shaping curriculum design and review, and fostering educational innovation at faculty and institutional levels. Additionally, the position requires mentoring and capacity-building among faculty members, working with external partners on teaching and learning advancements, and driving key strategic initiatives within the Entrepreneurship Portfolio. Strengthening industry connections, engaging with public policy bodies, and facilitating cross-campus collaborations are central to expanding the institution’s global impact and reputation.
To be appointable into this role you must have advance qualifications and/or recognised significant experience in the relevant discipline area or a doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate academic excellence through outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and professional practice, with national recognition for achieving consistently high student outcomes. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with colleagues, students and industry partners are essential. For this role, experience in leading, managing, mentoring, and developing staff is required, along with a commitment to fostering a culture of educational excellence. The role also demands expertise in curriculum development and innovation in delivery, as well as a passion for engaging in scholarly and research activities at a leadership level. Additionally, active participation in faculty and university committees and shaping strategic initiatives will be fundamental to the position.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Professor David Gilbert, David.Gilbert@monash.edu
Position Description: Associate Professor (Education Focused) - Entrepreneurship
Applications Close: Sunday 22 June 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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