Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (International Business and Strategy)

• Join a collaborative and globally connected team where you will deliver high-quality teaching and supervision drive impactful research in international business and strategy.
• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
• Base salary range: Level B $ 118150 $139812/ Level C 144143 - $165809 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The UWA Business School is ranked in the Top 4 Best Business Schools in Australia and #1 in Western Australia (AFR BOSS Best Business Schools 2024). In its unique position on the West Coast of Australia facing the Indo-Pacific the School aims to extend its education mission to the broader region offering world class education and leading international research that is relevant to the challenges of today and the future. The UWA Business School has around 100 academic staff and 5000 students and teaches both undergraduate postgraduate masters MBA and PhD courses. It is accredited by both the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is a signatory to UN PRME.

Management and Organisations in the Business School offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses as well as research-based doctoral degrees. The students rank amongst the brightest in Australia as measured by Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). The Department is particularly interested in hiring individuals who are enthusiastic about teaching and equally importantly have a well-developed research agenda with the aim of publishing in high-quality refereed academic journals.

About the opportunity

• Deliver and coordinate high-quality teaching in International Business and Strategy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; contribute to curriculum development unit coordination and supervise Honours Masters and PhD students including managing student placements and industry engagement.
• Undertake independent and collaborative research to produce high-impact publications in leading journals; contribute to securing competitive research funding; actively engage in national and international research collaborations to enhance the Schools reputation.
• Contribute to School and University governance leadership and strategic initiatives; engage with industry government and community stakeholders; actively participate in professional associations; and support inclusion diversity and social impact objectives.

About you

• PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline (International Business and Strategy or a related field).
• Demonstrate an emerging record of excellence in the development and delivery of curricula and the use of innovative teaching approaches assessment and materials for units and courses.
• Experience in the mentoring of junior colleagues demonstrators and tutors where relevant.
• An emerging track record in excellence in research at a national level evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles published in high quality journals.
• An emerging track record of successful competitive funding application relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrable experience of involvement in public engagement activities that promote research and/or education outcomes government and industry.

Position descriptions: PD Lecturer (International Business and Strategy) PD Senior Lecturer (International Business and Strategy)

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Associate Professor Michael Gillan at

Note: Members of the M&O Department will be attending the Academy of Management Annual Meeting 25-29 July 2025 Copenhagen Denmark. To arrange a meeting at the conference or to learn more about this opportunity please also reach out to Associate Professor Michael Gillan at

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 11 August 2025

This position is open to international applicants.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.

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