• Located at our Burwood Campus
• Full-time and continuing role
• Level D/E $165,549 - $212,427 +17% Superannuation 

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.

About the role:

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative academic leader for the role of Discipline Group Chair (DGC) and Professor in Management within the Deakin Business School. As the DGC you will oversee a dedicated academic team, implementing the school’s strategy within their discipline. Reporting to the Deputy Dean, the Chair will provide leadership in managing and developing academic staff, ensuring alignment with the school's vision and academic goals.

In the capacity as a Professor in Management you will lead teaching teams to design and deliver cutting-edge, learner-centric courses while driving impactful research and creative activities in the field of Management.

Your key responsibilities as the DGC will include:

• Lead and manage the discipline team, ensuring support for excellence in teaching, research, and service responsibilities.
• Assign academic workloads in line with the school’s strategic priorities, under the guidance of the Deputy Dean.
• Mentor team members by providing clear, constructive feedback and aligning their work with long-term strategic objectives.
• Drive workforce management initiatives that promote continuous learning, career growth, and job satisfaction to retain top talent.
• Empower team members by delegating responsibilities that nurture leadership potential and professional advancement.
• Stay updated on developments in the discipline, maintaining best practices in teaching, research, and partnerships.
• Collaborate with the School Leadership Team to build a cohesive discipline group aligned with the school’s identity and strategic goals

Your key responsibilities as the Professor in Management will include:

• Undertake world class research that advances knowledge in a distinct management field that contributes to academic and practical understanding.
• Secure funding for large-scale research and innovation projects, with a focus on real-world impact and/or commercialisation.
• Supervise and mentor HDR students, ECRs, and MCRs, supporting career development and ensuring timely completion of research programs.
• Lead teaching teams to innovate in curriculum design, influencing both individual and cross-disciplinary courses and materials that are learner centric and research-informed
• Integrate industry and research practices into course design, enhancing student learning experiences.
• Lead the development of assessments, providing clear criteria and timely feedback to improve learning outcomes.
• Represent the university in academic, professional, and civic forums, contributing to strategic agendas and community engagement.

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.
• Demonstrated success and passion for leading teaching, research and administration.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive collaborations within discipline and multidisciplinary teams.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a brief cover letter, and responses to the Key Selection Criteria

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Deputy Dean, Deakin Business School - Colin Higgins via c.higgins@deakin.edu.au

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

 Discipline Group Chair PD.pdf

 Level E - Professor, in Management.pdf

Applications for this position close on 18 April 2025  

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.