Associate Professor in Strategy, Innovation and/or Entrepreneurship (Teaching and Research)

Job Description

Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field: Management sciences Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1) Country: Australia Application Deadline: 10 Mar 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract: Permanent Job Status: Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? No Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Full time, continuing role Research and teach in entrepreneurship / innovation and the related field of strategy at the internationally renowned and accredited University of Sydney Business School Base Salary Academic Level D: $181,166 - $199,585 + 17% superannuation An additional salary supplement may be negotiated with successful applicants, along with startup research funds. Ongoing research support will be available. About the opportunity The Discipline of Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation was formed in 2018 and serves as a key plank in the University of Sydney Business School's 'Innovative, Responsible, Sustainable' 2023-2027 strategy to distinguish itself among the leading Business Schools in Australia and globally. The Discipline is home to a group of highly productive and engaged innovation, strategy, and entrepreneurship scholars with diverse research interests. Faculty members employ both qualitative and quantitative research methods and publish in top disciplinary journals, including Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Product Innovation Management, Journal of Management Studies, and Organization Studies. In the areas of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, we aspire to develop evidence-based research with practice implications. Our research helps to shape the evolution of entrepreneurial ecosystems, improves commercialization outcomes for inventors and entrepreneurs both inside and outside academia, and champions social and Indigenous entrepreneurship to co-create culturally informed solutions to community-identified challenges. Beyond entrepreneurship, our research engages with innovation management in world-class science institutions and established businesses. We also run the University of Sydney's GENESIS accelerator, which matches promising and innovative start-ups to mentors culminating in the award of a $30K grand prize. Your key responsibilities will be to: Maintain and expand your outstanding record of academic excellence in research through regular publication in top tier international journals and securing research grants. Your research could be in the fields of entrepreneurship, innovation, or at their crossroads with strategy. Design and deliver innovative learning and teaching experiences in entrepreneurship and/or innovation to large and culturally diverse cohorts of undergraduate, postgraduate, and MBA students. Attract and supervise higher degree research students. Ensure that the Discipline and Business School leverage the engagement and research opportunities generated by its existing programs in entrepreneurship and innovation. Lead, establish and maintain productive connections into the University entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem and engage with the wider entrepreneurship ecosystem. Contribute at an appropriate level to the leadership, governance and service activities within the Discipline, School and University. About you You will join a dynamic, engaged group in a highly collaborative and supportive research and teaching environment. We want to hire outstanding academics with an established international reputation, and a passion for high-quality research, excellence in teaching, a commitment to service, and a desire to lead within a team-based environment. As an ambitious mid-career academic, you will exhibit: A passion for high-quality research, and be able to evidence having successfully pursued an ambitious research program, evidenced by publications in high quality refereed or FT50 journals and secured funding. The ability to deliver high quality teaching and course development in entrepreneurship, innovation, or strategy, for undergraduate, postgraduate, or MBA students. Significant experience in providing outstanding academic leadership in teaching and research. A commitment to engage with industry and professional bodies, expanding the Business School's program of professional and industry research and educational collaborations. The ability to work successfully in a team and a commitment to a collegial approach. Commitment to contribute to the development of junior colleagues. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position. 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. Application Process Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. 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