Lecturer, Accounting

Times Higher Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid options

Generous parental leave

Staff discounts and benefits

17% super and salary packaging

Job summary

Swinburne University of Technology is seeking a passionate Accounting Lecturer to deliver lectures, tutorials and workshops for undergraduate and postgraduate programs at our Hawthorn campus and online. You will develop student knowledge and professional capabilities through blended learning, case studies and simulations.

You’ll contribute to curriculum development, subject coordination and assessment while mentoring students and pursuing high-quality research.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching at university level across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Ability to coordinate subjects and manage assessment and admin tasks.
• Experience with blended and online learning approaches.
• Proven research track record with publications in relevant journals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, tutorials and workshops on campus and online.
• Coordinate curriculum, subjects and assessments; mentor students.
• Undertake research contributing to publications and funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to strengthen industry links.

Skills

University teaching experience

Curriculum development

Clear communication

Education

Doctoral qualification

Teaching qualification preferable

Job description

• Inspire future business leaders through innovative teaching and impactful research.
• Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• Academic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefits

Join Swinburne University of Technology’s Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance and contribute to a vibrant academic community committed to high-quality education, research excellence and meaningful industry connections.

We’re seeking a passionate and collaborative accounting academic who can inspire students, deliver engaging learning experiences and contribute to the Department’s growing research profile.

About the Role

As Lecturer, Accounting, you’ll deliver engaging lectures, tutorials and workshops across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, both on campus and online. You’ll play an important role in developing students’ knowledge and professional capabilities through contemporary teaching approaches, including blended learning, case studies, role-plays and simulations.

You’ll also contribute to curriculum development, subject coordination and assessment, while mentoring students and supporting their academic progress. Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you’ll undertake research that contributes to high-quality publications, research impact and funding opportunities.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the School, you’ll contribute to academic leadership, team coordination and broader School activities, while building and strengthening relationships with industry and external partners.

About You

You’re an enthusiastic accounting academic with a strong commitment to student success, educational innovation and research excellence. You enjoy working collaboratively, developing engaging learning experiences and building connections between academic knowledge and real-world business practice.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• You have experience teaching at university level and can engage and support students across undergraduate and postgraduate accounting programs.
• You can contribute to developing curriculum, coordinating subjects, assessing student work and managing the day-to-day administrative responsibilities that come with teaching.
• You enjoy exploring new ways to engage students, including blended and online learning, case studies, role-plays and simulations.
• You’re passionate about research and have experience using a range of research methods, with a track record of publishing in quality academic journals relevant to your field.
• You communicate clearly and confidently, building positive relationships with students, colleagues and industry contacts.
• You enjoy working as part of a team and can help coordinate and support colleagues involved in teaching.

Qualifications

• An earned doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline or a related field is essential.
• A teaching qualification and/or membership of an appropriate professional body would be preferable.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Swinburne’s Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Applications Close

Thursday 5 November 2026, at 11.00pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact [e-mail] or call [phone]. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [e-mail].

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant. #S-DNI