• Based in the College of Business and Law, Adelaide City Campus
• Full time continuing position available
• Salary range: Level B - $114,151 - $128,065, Level C - $140,127 - $161,145 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. 

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

Work that matters 

The accounting profession is being transformed by AI and digital technologies, with ensuing challenges and opportunities for accounting research and education. Through their scholarship of research and teaching, the successful applicant will help shape that transformation. This role provides opportunity to contribute to curriculum design and innovation in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate accounting programmes.

The team 

The appointee will report to one of the five Academic Leads in the School of Accounting and Finance, within the College of Business and Law.

At the College of Business and Law we are South Australia’s leading hub for business, commerce, economics, and law education and research, teaching and developing professionals who think innovatively and make smart, sustainable decisions as future leaders.

We foster and drive impactful research and collaborate with industry, professional accounting bodies and government to embed ethical and sustainable practice and real-world problem solving into our teaching. We empower our students to shape industries, influence policy, and create meaningful change in business and society.

Visit the AU website to learn more about the College of Business and Law | Adelaide University.

Our people  

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

This role is suited to someone who is passionate about accounting, able to integrate accounting practice in teaching and curious about research questions that are relevant to accounting practice and the role of accounting in society.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU.

Experience 

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

Essential:

Level B/C

• A PhD in Accounting or closely related area.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate accounting courses with incorporation of data analytics.
• Demonstrated experience in innovative teaching methods that includes the capacity to incorporate new technologies and new approaches to teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated capacity to conduct research and/or scholarship in accounting and publish in high quality journals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to perform administrative and engagement functions primarily connected with the accounting and finance.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a professional and collegial manner, and to build rapport with all levels of academic and professional staff within a diverse and inclusive work environment.

 Additional criteria required to be considered for Level C

• Demonstrated success in curriculum design and course management.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and research funding.

Desirable:

• Ability to incorporate data analytics in accounting curriculum.
• Experience in teaching accounting information systems, auditing, management accounting or business analytics.
• Experience in the preparation of proposal submissions to external funding bodies.
• Ability to engage with relevant industry or professional bodies.

 Our commitment to inclusion and diversity 

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Launch your future with Adelaide University now 

Applying is simple. Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload: 

• your current CV 
• a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role 

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address. 

Submit your application by 11:30pm, Tuesday 12 May 2026

Please note that the role description is not attached to this advertisement as it is currently being finalised. 

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 492888):

Jessica Maslen  
Team Lead – Talent Acquisition
People and Culture
+61 8 8302 1700| careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 

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