Professor Of Business Analytics (Education Focused)

Based at Camperdown Campus, Sydney, close to parks, public transport hubs and shopping districtsJoin the Sydney Horizon Educators cohort in the University Sydney Business SchoolContinuing full-time position with an attractive remuneration packageAccess up to AUD$30K to support education-related activities, including education-related research and education-related professional development and learningAbout the opportunityThe University of Sydney Business School has an outstanding international reputation in management research and teaching, and works in close cooperation with industry, government and the not-for-profit sectors. We are regarded as a leader in the region and is one of the very few Australian schools to hold business and accounting accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International and EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development. The University of Sydney Business School is also the only Australian member school of CEMS, the Community of European Management Schools & International Companies. We are undergoing significant transformative change, which brings opportunities for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.The Discipline of Business Analytics is a group that combines academics from statistics/econometrics, management science and machine learning. We are engaged in all aspects of analysing data, making forecasts and building models to assist in decision-making under uncertainty. The Discipline has research strengths in the areas of time series analysis, forecasting, quantitative risk management, statistical machine learning, computational Bayesian statistics, and robust optimisation.Education focused roles are a specialised category of academic engagement reserved for talented educators with a passion for, and demonstrated excellence in, pedagogical practice and design. The Professor of Business Analytics (Education Focused) is expected to make significant contributions to developing teaching and learning practice, design and evaluation within their School and will be on a trajectory towards leadership in educational design and delivery.Your key responsibilities will be to:develop, teach and coordinate units of study (courses) in Business Analytic to culturally diverse cohorts of undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA studentsdevelop a strong profile with external stakeholders, particularly in relation to pedagogical activities in the areas of Business Analyticbe involved in multidisciplinary collaborations with internal and external stakeholderscontribute to the educational and administrative duties of the Discipline and SchoolThe Professor of Business Analytics (Education Focused) dedicates the majority of their contribution to teaching and teaching-related activities (up to 70%), with a minimum of 20% research and 10% governance, service, and engagement. Additionally, they will mentor junior academics, providing advice on teaching methodologies, education research approaches, publications, and career advancement.Successful candidates will join the Sydney Horizon Educators cohort. For further insights into this exciting opportunity, we invite you to watch this .About youThe position of a Business Analytics Professor with a focus on education plays a pivotal role in guiding the direction of educational leadership, as well as in the strategic planning and goal-setting processes within a university environment. This role covers a wide array of duties, from participating in the creation and implementation of educational policies and initiatives to offering mentorship and advice on teaching strategies, curriculum design, and the professional development of early-career faculty members. Furthermore, it involves a commitment to scholarly work, especially in conducting research that seeks to enhance teaching methods, educational technologies, and pedagogical practices within the realm of Business Analytics engineering. The individual in this role is also tasked with spearheading partnerships and outreach efforts with the business sector to ensure students gain valuable internship opportunities and to enhance the university's influence in various key areas such as statistics and data analysis, statistical learning, risk analytics, time series analysis, machine learning, operations management, operations research, and management science.Term and remunerationThis is a full-time, continuing position. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.How to applyApplications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) must be submitted via the link above. Please refer to the candidate information brochure for further details.Click to view the for this role.If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.For a copy of the candidate information brochure, a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact:John Flynn (Senior Talent Partner, Senior Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Operations) on +61 481 564 562 or by emailOtherTo keep our community safe, please be aware of our which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values include and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of , , , , and those who identify as . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.© The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Applications Close Monday 15 April 2024 11:59 PM