Senior Lecturer, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Job Summary
Overview:
Continuing Full-time Position
Salary Academic LevelC ($141247- $162872) 17% SuperannuationandFlexible Working Arrangements
Based attheMelbourne Campus
Aboutthe PositionSenior Lecturer Entrepreneurship & Innovation
This newSenior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship & Innovationrole has beencreatedin response to the rapid growth and evolving demand for entrepreneurship education across our undergraduate and postgraduate programs. With expanding opportunities for Entrepreneurship and Innovation minors at thepostgraduate levels this is a pivotal moment to shape the future of our offerings.We are seeking an experienced academic who is passionate about Entrepreneurship and Innovationandwho can provide strong programmanagementand academic leadershipto contribute to RMITs teaching and learning excellence.
In this role theSenior Lecturer (Entrepreneurship)within the Department of International Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IBIE) is expected toplay a key role in strengthening our current curriculum while also driving the development of new courses in high-growthandhigh-impactareas. Thispositionrequires astrongcommitment toimpactful research industry collaboration and professional services.
The Senior Lecturer may have program management responsibility within theSchool.
The Senior Lecturer willinitiate lead and sustain high-quality research programs aligned with the Universitys strategic research prioritiesdemonstratinga strongtrack recordin securing competitive external funding and delivering impactful high-quality scholarly outputs.
The Senior Lecturer will play a significant research leadership role in embedding their disciplinaryexpertisewithin theSchool fostering a vibrant and productive research culture. This includes leading and contributing to high-quality output-driven collaborations across RMIT and with local national and global partners alongside active engagement with industry. The role also encompasses the supervision and mentoring of higher degree by research (HDR) candidates and early career researchers supporting capability development and research excellence
To be successful in this positionyouwillhave:
Demonstrated ability to coordinate large courses and prepare and deliver programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels including high-quality curriculum and program materials and ability to implement innovative approaches to student-centredlearning and quality improvement.
Demonstrated ability to support student issues related to effective learning.
Emergingnationallyrecognisedresearchtrack record including a substantial record of research outputs in high-quality outlets.
Extensive experience in research leadership with the ability to build and develop collaborative research teams mentor academic staff to deliver high-quality outcomes attract and secure external research funding to sustain research effort and manage funded research projects including complex budgets and reporting requirements.
Ability to manage a large program ora number ofsmall programs.
Extensive experience in supervising higherdegreeby research candidates tomaximiseresearch performance.
Demonstrated ability to manageacademicprogram team supporting scholarly development of less experienced academic staff.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to financial governance and quality management systems within a university.
Demonstratedhigh levelof interpersonal communication and negotiating skills including the ability to consult with senior executives external bodies produce executive reports negotiate agreed directionsoutcomesand targets within a collaborative environment.
Qualifications
Mandatory:PhD in Entrepreneurship Innovation Management or a closely related field.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About theSchool of Management within theCollege of Business and Law
The School of Management is part of the College of Business and Law. TheSchooliscomprisedof three Departments: The Department of Management andOrganisations(M&O) the Department of International Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IBIE) and the Department of Human Resource Management (HRM).
The RMIT School of Management prepares leaders who thrive at the intersection of people and technology. We focus on responsible inclusive anddigitally-capablemanagement that drives innovation and creates sustainable value for business society and the planet. Through world-class learning impactful research and deep industry collaboration we supportorganisationaltransformation and deliver work-ready graduates who shape the future of leadership.
For more information visit offers undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs known for their practicality industryrelevanceand flexible delivery in the following areas:
Entrepreneurship
Human Resource Management and PeopleAnalytics
International and GlobalBusiness
Management and Change
Innovation and Strategy
Leadership andStrategy
Social Impact
Business Administration
Withthese diverse undergraduate postgraduate and research programs focusing on business management entrepreneurship and social change our programsemphasisepractical experience through Work Integrated Learning real-world projects and strong industry connections preparing students for successful careers in a rapidly evolving global environment
ToApply
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Applications Close:
10 May 2026 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed tobeinga child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT Universitys commitment to a safe respectful and inclusive environment from 1 January 2026 the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a genderbased violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant preemployment background checks including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMITs safety obligations.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC