Senior Lecturer (Accounting) - Teaching & Research

Senior Lecturer (Accounting) - Teaching & Research Faculty of Business & Law Perth, Western Australia Permanent Full Time 08/09/2026 Ongoing role, Full-time, Bentley Campus Competitive remuneration + 17% super contributions Generous leave entitlements Job Reference: 1497745 About the Role: The School of Accounting, Economics and Finance is seeking to appoint a continuing academic in Accounting at Senior Lecturer (ALC). Our Accounting courses are continuously refined to ensure they remain relevant, offering students a stimulating and intellectually rigorous educational experience. The School is committed to fostering integrious and respectful academic collegiality and teamwork, aiming to produce impactful research in Accounting and to advance innovative teaching practices. The successful applicant will deliver innovative Accounting courses, support an ambitious research agenda, and contribute to a stimulating and research-informed learning environment for students and colleagues. They will be encouraged to engage with industry stakeholders, pursue research funding opportunities, and participate in multidisciplinary projects where appropriate. Some Key Responsibilities will include: Deliver high-quality and innovative teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students across a range of modes and levels. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing reflective improvement in teaching and promote excellence in teaching practice among colleagues. Develop and lead pedagogically innovative curriculum and learning experiences. Contribute to academic service, collegiality and engagement within the School, Faculty and University. Publish in high-quality refereed journals/outlets in a manner consistent with the expectations of the discipline of Accounting. Actively seek to participate in applications for competitive research grants and/or industry grants. Significantly contribute to external activities relevant to the Accounting discipline/profession and community engagement. Significantly contribute to professional, industry and community engagement activities relevant to the Accounting discipline. Foster a collegial, respectful and supportive working environment consistent with Curtin's values. Essential Criteria for Senior Lecturer (Accounting): A doctoral qualification in Accounting. An established record of achievement and commitment to excellence in teaching. Demonstrated achievement in the discipline through the scholarly development and delivery of high-quality educational courses. Experience in curriculum development, course coordination and the delivery of innovative learning experiences. An established record of productive research outputs with regular publication in high-quality refereed academic journals consistent with a growing national and international reputation. A demonstrated record of obtaining research income, including nationally competitive research grants, fellowships and/or industry-funded research. Significant experience in the supervision of master's and doctoral research students. Demonstrated academic leadership experience, including mentoring colleagues and contributing to School, Faculty or University initiatives. Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a collegial and supportive working environment and interact effectively with students, staff and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the role. Role Requirements: As this is a continuing (permanent) role, applicants must hold permanent work rights in Australia. Sponsorship may only be considered in limited circumstances. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. School of Accounting, Economics and Finance The School of Accounting, Economics and Finance is known for its excellence in teaching and the practical, applied nature of its courses and research. The School consists of four disciplines, namely, Accounting, Economics, Finance and Property, with approximately sixty-five staff. The School prides itself on its industry-relevant education programs, impactful research and internationally recognised expertise in Accounting, Economics, Finance and Property. The Accounting discipline has continued building its innovative teaching practices, research capacity and its world-class research agenda. The School maintains a number of database subscriptions to support its teaching and research activities across the disciplines. About Curtin University Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/ What We Offer You: This full time continuous ALC level role attracts a remuneration of $148,847 - $171,344 + 17% superannuation. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/ Join Us! If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents: Up to date resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s Essential criteria (noted above) 3 – 4 Pages Max If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address. Applications close: 9pm (AWST) Thursday 8th October 2026. Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted. Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time. Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. 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• Deliver high-quality and innovative teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students across a range of modes and levels.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing reflective improvement in teaching and promote excellence in teaching practice among colleagues.
• Develop and lead pedagogically innovative curriculum and learning experiences.
• Contribute to academic service, collegiality and engagement within the School, Faculty and University.
• Publish in high-quality refereed journals/outlets in a manner consistent with the expectations of the discipline of Accounting.
• Actively seek to participate in applications for competitive research grants and/or industry grants.
• Significantly contribute to external activities relevant to the Accounting discipline/profession and community engagement.
• Significantly contribute to professional, industry and community engagement activities relevant to the Accounting discipline.
• Foster a collegial, respectful and supportive working environment consistent with Curtin's values.

• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
• A doctoral qualification in Accounting.
• An established record of achievement and commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrated achievement in the discipline through the scholarly development and delivery of high-quality educational courses.
• Experience in curriculum development, course coordination and the delivery of innovative learning experiences.
• An established record of productive research outputs with regular publication in high-quality refereed academic journals consistent with a growing national and international reputation.
• A demonstrated record of obtaining research income, including nationally competitive research grants, fellowships and/or industry-funded research.
• Significant experience in the supervision of master's and doctoral research students.
• Demonstrated academic leadership experience, including mentoring colleagues and contributing to School, Faculty or University initiatives.
• Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a collegial and supportive working environment and interact effectively with students, staff and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the role.
• As this is a continuing (permanent) role, applicants must hold permanent work rights in Australia. Sponsorship may only be considered in limited circumstances.