Professor of Economics

Overview

Join to apply for the Professor of Economics role at The University of Western Australia.

About The Area

The UWA Business School, ranked among the top Business Schools in Australia (3rd in 2022 and 4th in 2023 by the AFR), has approximately 100 academic staff and 5,000 students, offering undergraduate, master's, MBA, and PhD degrees. We are accredited by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). We are a signatory to UNPRME.

The Economics Department is a leading research and education centre in Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. Our students rank amongst the brightest in Australia, as measured by the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). The Department houses outstanding researchers in several fields, including economic networks, health, development, growth, and public economics.

About The Opportunity

• Conduct internationally recognised research, publish in top-tier journals, secure external funding, and build strategic collaborations with industry, government, and academia.
• Deliver high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise honours and postgraduate students, and lead curriculum development and assessment to enhance the student learning experience.
• Provide leadership in School and University governance, contribute to strategic planning, represent UWA in academic and professional contexts, and support inclusion, diversity, and social impact initiatives.

About You

• PhD in Economics or related field.
• Track record of research excellence and sustained publications in top-ranked peer-reviewed journals.
• Sustained major research funding success as lead investigator from competitive grant sources, industry, government, charities, and/or philanthropic sources.
• Exhibit teaching excellence at the University level, including an emerging record of the development and delivery of curricula.
• Experience in mentoring junior colleagues and tutors, where relevant.
• Lead and collaborate with academic governance and department administrative matters.

How To Apply

Apply online via the Apply Now button. Please address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. If helpful, see guidance on Addressing the selection criteria. You may also submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application, including academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to the opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 5 October 2025.

This position is open to international applicants.

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Leandro Magnusson at jobs-economics-

About The University

The University of Western Australia (UWA), a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-oriented universities, is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. 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 Australia's 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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Higher Education

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