Lecturer (Assistant Professor) - Accounting

Job No.: 680042

Location: Caulfield or Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) to join the Department of Accounting, a vibrant and dynamic academic community, committed to excellence in accounting research and teaching across a diverse range of methodologies and topics. 

The Department of Accounting at Monash University is one of the largest academic department of its kind and a leader in the advancement of accounting, research, practice and education. It is currently ranked 10th globally by the Brigham Young Accounting Research Rankings for research over the last six years. In addition to publishing in outstanding international outlets, our faculty are recognised for the impact of their work on industry. As part of a large business school our faculty have access to a state of the art behavioural research lab and opportunities to collaborate on interdisciplinary research to address global challenges. For more information about the Department and the work we do, please visit our website.

The successful candidate will have an emerging publication record or demonstrated potential to publish in high-quality refereed journals, and record of teaching experience in a tertiary environment.

The role encompasses a broad range of academic responsibilities, including conducting high-quality research with publication in leading accounting journals and contributing to research projects, potentially in a leadership capacity. The Department of Accounting also supports interdisciplinary research with a significant impact on the profession, regulation and industry. The successful candidate will be actively involved in all aspects of teaching, from delivering lectures, tutorials, and workshops to developing course materials, coordinating programs, and administering assessments. They will supervise honours and postgraduate students across coursework and research projects. Engagement in professional activities, and participation in departmental and faculty governance, including committee work and strategic planning, are also essential components of the role.

About You

You will hold a doctoral qualification in accounting or equivalent qualification, and will demonstrate research and education experience in any of the broad accounting disciplines and research methods undertaken in the Department.

You will have an emerging research profile demonstrated by a publication record or demonstrated potential to publish in high-quality refereed accounting journals. You will have a demonstrated record of teaching experience in a tertiary environment, and a proven ability, commitment and passion for engaging in scholarly and research activities.

Your ability to work both independently and collaboratively across academic and service settings, coupled with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, will support productive relationships with students, colleagues, and external partners. A collaborative mindset and leadership qualities will be key assets in contributing to a collegial and high-performing academic environment.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. In addition to a Curriculum Vitae, your application must include a statement outlining how you address the Key Selection Criteria, outlined in the attached Position Description.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr- in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Professor Michaela Rankin, Head of Accounting, Faculty of Business and Economics, 

Position Description: Lecturer

Applications Close: Sunday 23 November 2025, 11:55pm AEDT

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