Lecturer (Education Focused) in Business Analytics

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Lecturer (Education Focused) in Business Analytics to support a new flagship postgraduate program at the Darlington Campus. The role emphasizes curriculum design, digital learning experiences, and industry engagement in AI-enabled business analytics.

We seek a PhD holder with strong AI/ML expertise and a track record of innovative teaching, collaboration with industry partners, and a clear 3–5 year vision for AI education within financial

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in statistics, computer science, operations research or related field.
• Expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R and familiarity with ML frameworks.
• Ability to articulate a clear, forward-looking AI education vision for 3–5 years.
• Experience designing curriculum for tertiary education in analytics or AI.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum for the new digital postgraduate program.
• Design engaging learning experiences and teaching resources.
• Contribute specialist expertise to course and unit development activities.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues to ensure high-quality teaching outcomes.
• Support project-based curriculum development and implementation.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Curriculum design

Teaching innovation

Industry collaboration

Communication of AI vision

Education

PhD in statistics, computer science, operations research or related discipline

Tools

Python

R

ML frameworks

LLMs

Job description

Lecturer (Education Focused) in Business Analytics

Full-time, Fixed Term up to 18 December 2028 role based at the Darlington Campus in the School of Business Analytics and Marketing

Play a pivotal role in designing a new flagship postgraduate program that prepares future in Business Analytics and Marketing professionals for an AI-enabled world.

About the opportunity

Join the School of Business Analytics and Marketing within The University of Sydney Business School, is home to a vibrant community of internationally engaged scholars committed to excellence in research, teaching, and industry impact. The School maintains strong relationships with leading practitioners, regulators, and organisations, while fostering innovative research across the full spectrum of modern statistical learning and methodology, AI theory, time series forecasting, optimization and operations management. Joining the School offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative academic environment that values intellectual curiosity, research excellence, high-quality education, and meaningful engagement with industry and the broader community.

These are exciting opportunities to play a key role in shaping a new future focused postgraduate program at the University of Sydney Business School. Working within the School of Business Analytics and Marketing, you will contribute specialist expertise to the design and enhancement of curriculum, digital learning experiences, and teaching resources for this innovative postgraduate program. Collaborating with academic colleagues, industry practitioners and key stakeholders, you will help shape a contemporary and industry relevant student learning experience at the intersection of business analytics and emerging technologies, while supporting the design and development of project-based curriculum initiatives.

Reporting to Associate Professor Steven Lu, your key responsibilities will be:

• develop and enhance curriculum for thenew digitalpostgraduate program
• design engaging learning experiences and teaching resources
• contribute specialistexpertiseto course and unit development activities
• collaborate with academic colleagues to ensure high-quality teaching and learning outcomes
• support project-based curriculum development and implementation initiatives.

About you

We are seeking an exceptional Lecturer (Education Focused) in Business Analytics who has:

• a PhD (or near completion) in the area of statistics, computer science, operations researchor a closely related discipline, withexpertisein artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, or computational methods
• demonstratedexpertisein applying artificial intelligence and machine-learning methods to create novel methodology, to solve difficult and previously unsolvable business problems, or other similarly consequential areas
• strong technical capability in relevant programming languages and analytical tools, such as Python, R, machine-learning frameworks, large language models, or related computational technologies
• demonstrated ability to develop and articulate a clear, compelling, and forward-looking vision for the future of AI and AI education over the next 3–5 years, and to communicate this vision effectively to key stakeholders. The proposed vision should be grounded, at least in part, in the candidate’s previous work, achievements.
• demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging developments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and their application within financial services and business.
• experience in curriculum design, development, and teaching within a tertiary education environment, preferably in statistics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, or a related field
• a demonstrated commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, including the development of student-centred educational experiences that integrate financial theory, technical skills, and real-world applications
• experience collaborating effectively with academic colleagues, industry partners, professional staff, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality educational outcomes

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.

Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process.

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.

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