Lecturer - Business Analytics

The School

Newcastle's Business School (NBS) has received international acclaim for its programs through accreditation with AACSB and EQUIS. It is renowned for excellence in internationally relevant research and industry engagement. Academic staff members are leaders in their research disciplines and are published consistently in top international and national journals. Our research priorities and strengths reflect the areas in which we are contributing considerably across the business domain.

What you will be expected to achieve

• Develop and delivering exceptional postgraduate and undergraduate courses in the field of Business Analytics.
• Contribute in areas of predictive modelling, artificial intelligence, business intelligence, natural language processing, blockchain development languages, and unstructured data modelling.
• Contribute to the local and global advancement in the business analytics field through multiple research projects and partnerships and embed your research findings into your teaching strategies.
• Use creative and innovative methods to develop and deliver interdisciplinary, technologically contemporary and industry relevant courses. 
• Teach high quality technical and commercially relevant skills in the business analytics field and business practicality and data-driven decision making experience to ensure that our students graduate work and/or future ready.

This continuing (permanent) position is full time. The start date for this role is flexible, with the expectation you will commence by February 2025.

What this role offers you

This role is based at NUspace, our University's landmark education precinct in the heart of Newcastle's CBD (Awabakal and Worimi land). This ‘vertical’ campus offers the latest in technology and innovation in teaching and learning, allowing you to deliver a world-class student experience. In addition to Newcastle, we deliver programs in Sydney, Ourimbah, and through online learning platforms.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or submit an application, then please contact Shannon Ellis via (02) 4055 3374 or Shannon.Ellis@newcastle.edu.au.

Why relocate to Newcastle?

A move to Newcastle, Australia offers you the choice to live in the city, by the beach or near bushland. The region offers a vibrant cultural scene, fantastic connectivity to major cities, and tourist destinations, a lower cost of living than major cities like Sydney – it really does offer a great lifestyle.

Visit the City of Newcastle site to imagine your future in Newcastle.

We provide financial support for relocation expenses and have a dedicated team to support visa and immigration processes.

What you will get

We offer an attractive remuneration package that includes:

• The Salary range for this position is from $112,717 to $133, 853
• Annual leave Loading
• 17% employer superannuation contribution

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, you can access a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. You can explore our Benefits at a Glance page on our website.

These include:

• Leading superannuation contributions and salary packaging;
• Additional University Holidays and annual end of year shutdown;
• Generous personal, carers and parental leave entitlements, and additional purchased leave scheme;
• Discounts for private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more;
• Wellbeing programs.

Flexible working arrangements are also available in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy.

How to apply

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where links to additional information and a copy of the Position Description can be accessed at the bottom of the page. For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download a copy before commencing your application.

Read more about our application process on our website.

Your application must include:

• Your ORCID ID
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent)
• A Cover Letter; outlining your interest in the role, including contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
• A statement addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the Position Description.
• Your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages and be succinct and discipline appropriate. 

Please upload your cover letter and statement as one PDF document.

For additional information on the position contact Professor James Skinner, Head of School at james.skinner@newcastle.edu.au or on (02) 4055 0918.

We seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Tuesday, 5 November 2024 at 5.00pm AEDT

Your University

The University of Newcastle continues to build its global reputation for being one of the world's most prestigious universities.

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