Lecturer in Accounting Analytics

• School of Business and Creative Industries | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs

• Level B, $118,481 - $140,567 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), ongoing appointment

• Deliver high-quality teaching across Accounting and Business Intelligence and Analytics, supporting student success and graduate outcomes;

• Develop, evaluate and continuously improve curricula, incorporating AI, automation, data science and emerging technologies;

• Design engaging, technology-enabled learning experiences and provide timely, constructive feedback to students;

• Undertake applied and interdisciplinary research, publish outcomes and contribute to research funding opportunities;

• Supervise Higher Degree by Research candidates and build productive research collaborations and industry partnerships; and

• Contribute to University engagement, strategic priorities and a collaborative academic environment.

• Demonstrated expertise in contemporary accounting systems and processes, including the application of emerging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, to accounting and financial decision-making.

• Demonstrated capability in data science and computational approaches relevant to business and accounting, including experience with programming and/or query languages such as Python, R or SQL; data modelling; diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytics; machine learning; or other related analytical methods.

• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness through positive student feedback, peer review and student outcomes, with the ability to develop and deliver engaging, inclusive and future-focused curricula that integrate emerging digital technologies and make complex accounting, quantitative and technological concepts accessible to diverse learners.

• Demonstrated research capability and impact, including high-quality peer-reviewed publications, participation in externally funded research projects, and effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research candidates.

• Professional accreditation as a Charted Accountant.

• Relevant industry or professional certifications in business intelligence, data analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud platforms, automation or other relevant emerging digital technologies.

• Industry or professional experience in accounting, financial analytics, digital transformation, business intelligence, information systems, consulting or technology-enabled business process improvement.

• Experience with AACSB, CPA/CAANZ and/or ACS accreditation.

• Experience in curriculum development aligned with recognised professional, digital and AI capability frameworks, such as IFAC's International Education Standards (IES), the SFIA Competency Framework, the Digital Education Council (DEC) AI Literacy Framework, and/or the UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Students.

• Postgraduate qualifications in higher education, or fellowship of AdvanceHE.

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.

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 .

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Position description: 494867_Lecturer in Accounting Analytics.pdf

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, 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.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Dr Shahab Pourfakhimi Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) - School of Business and Creative Industries Telephone: 07 5456 5690 Email: spourfak@usc.edu.au

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UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

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• 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.