Professor, Accounting

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About the PositionSchool of Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain (AISSC) with the is looking to recruit a senior academic and eminent researcher in Accounting, to contribute to significantly to teaching and research outputs, building capability of staff and promoting strong academic performance.We are seeking to appoint someone who, in addition to being able to demonstrate research and teaching excellence, can demonstrate leadership, strategic thinking, a high level of industry engagement and the ability to attract external grant funding. Applicants should have extensive experience supervising Higher Degree by Research students to completion.About YouTo be successful in this position, you'll have:

• PhD in Accounting;
• Demonstrated ability to manage award program/s and lead program reviews;
• Demonstrated distinction at the national level and an internationally recognised research track record;
• Proven ability to sustain and grow research groups through the attraction of external funding;
• Extensive experience in attracting and supervising higher degree by research candidates to maximise research performance;
• Demonstrated ability to lead improvement of academic standards, including implementing best practice teaching strategies and dissemination of innovative practice;
• Evidence of demonstrated strategic leadership in a large organisational unit or University-wide initiative and effective membership of a management team that developed and achieved shared goals and objective;
• Demonstrated experience in financial, governance and quality management systems within a University, together with a proven track record of close links with the accounting profession and the accounting professional bodies; and
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills including the ability to consult with senior executives, external bodies, produce executive reports, negotiate agreed directions, outcomes and targets within a collaborative environment.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.About the School of Accounting, Information Systems & Supply Chain (AISSC)Launched in April 2020, the School of Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain is an innovative new school, offering our students unique courses and subjects in line with the changing needs of industry.Bringing together what was two separate entities, the School of Accounting and the School of Business IT and Logistics, the new school is a leader in cross-disciplinary collaboration between accounting and technology, with increasing research outputs across all disciplines.We will continue to establish and develop innovative research projects, strong industry connections, and unique discipline areas driven by experts of the field, professional partners and leading academics. Our key teaching areas are arranged across our four Departments; Accounting, Information Systems and Business Analytics, Financial Planning and Taxation, and Supply Chain and Logistics.Click for more information about the School.To ApplyClick the 'Apply' link at the top of this page and ensure that you upload all three documents listed below: * CV;

• Covering Letter (maximum 2 pages); and
• Key Selection Criteria (maximum 4 pages).

For further information about these positions, please see the Position Descriptions hyperlinked above or contact Kassie McKnight (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via emailPlease note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.Applications close on Sunday, 28th July at 11.59pm.About RMIT UniversityRMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.Why work at RMIT UniversityOur people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice.We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings.Bring Your Whole Self to WorkWe are better for . When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via or visit our Careers page for more contact information -RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a 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.We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.CompanyCompany info Telephone +(61)399252000 Location GPO BOX 2476
MELBOURNE
VICTORIA
VIC 3001
AUShare this jobSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2015 - 2024 THE World Universities Insights Limited. Powered by Madgex Job Board SoftwareCloseBefore you apply -
Turn on alerts for jobs like this!We'll send them straight to your inbox :What is your email address? requiredWhen you create this job alert we will email you a selection of jobs matching your criteria. Our and apply to this service and you can unsubscribe at any time.By clicking to continue to apply below, your email address will be shared with the employer.Create alert and continue to apply (This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds)