Associate Professor (Practice) - Department of Marketing

MONASH UNIVERSITY; Australia; On-site; AUD 175,000 - 194,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious Australian university seeks an Associate Professor (Practice) to integrate industry engagement into research and education. This role involves securing competitive funding, fostering collaborations, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and a proven track record in marketing. Join a leading institution committed to diversity and impactful research initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to quality research facilities

Commitment to diversity and inclusivity

Qualifications

• Strong record of leadership and excellence in marketing research projects.
• Proven ability to secure competitive funding.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to build partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Drive integration of industry engagement into research and education.
• Foster collaborations and lead engagement initiatives.
• Mentor and guide colleagues to enhance professional standards.

Skills

Industry engagement

Leadership

Research collaboration

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Organisation/Company MONASH UNIVERSITY Research Field Management sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Australia Application Deadline 30 Sep 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job No.: 680049

Location: Caulfield campus (periodic travel between our three campuses may be necessary)

Employment Type: Part-time, 0.5 fraction

Duration: Two-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $175,487 - $193,326 pa Level D (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

About Us

The Department of Marketing at the Monash Business School is one of Australia’s premier destinations for marketing education and research, offering a dynamic range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Ranked #36 globally in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, we foster strong industry connections that drive research and teaching excellence and impact and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our students benefit from real-world experience through internships, global study programs, live client class projects, and input from an engaged high-calibre advisory board.

About the Associate Professor (Practice) Opportunity

If you're passionate about bridging academia and industry in research and education, this is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact.

In this position you will drive the integration of industry engagement into our research and education with a focus on developing the department’s capabilities in securing Australian competitive (Category 1) grants as well as research income from industry-provided grants (Category 3). With a track record of professional excellence, you will foster collaborations and lead engagement initiatives that grow and strengthen our research collaborations with industry and alumni networks. Your contributions will influence professional standards, drive impactful research, and secure funding that advances industry-informed projects.

About you

You are a highly accomplished marketing professional with a strong record of leadership and excellence across the full lifecycle of marketing and applied research projects — from ideation and design through implementation, evaluation, and large-scale adoption.

With advanced qualifications, including a Master’s degree and senior leadership experience, you bring a well-established industry profile marked by impactful contributions in marketing.

You have a proven ability to secure competitive funding and deliver impactful outcomes through case studies, white papers, or professional publications that resonate with both academic and industry audiences.

Your outstanding interpersonal and communication skills enable you to build, sustain, and leverage high-value partnerships with senior leaders across business, government, and social agencies.

With a proven ability to mentor and guide colleagues, you foster a collaborative environment that advances both professional and academic standards.

While your primary expertise lies in industry practice, you are committed to bridging the gap between academia and the professional world by translating industry knowledge and applied research into meaningful academic collaboration.

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.

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

Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - #ChangeIt with us.

Be part of our story. Work with us to#ChangeIt .

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

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 [e-mail] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Enquiries: Professor Srinivas Sridharan, Head, Department of Marketing [phone] (Executive Assistant)

Applications Close: Tuesday 30 September 2025, 11:55pm AEST

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.