Lecturer in Accounting

Monash University; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Monash University seeks a Level B Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in the Department of Accounting to contribute to teaching, pursue high-quality research, and engage with industry. The successful candidate will supervise postgraduate students, develop course materials, and support accreditation standards within a collaborative, university-wide research environment.

They will conduct teaching across lectures, tutorials and workshops, publish in leading journals, and participate in

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in Accounting or equivalent.
• Candidates with expertise in audit and assurance are encouraged to apply.
• Track record of research and teaching in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research and publish in leading accounting journals.
• Contribute to teaching through lectures, tutorials and workshops.
• Supervise postgraduate students across coursework and research.
• Coordinate courses and administer assessments.
• Support accreditation standards and engage with industry.

Skills

Teaching experience

Independent and collaborative work

Excellent communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctoral qualification in Accounting

Job description

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

The Opportunity

The Department of Accounting is seeking a Level B Lecturer (Assistant Professor) to join its vibrant and dynamic academic community, committed to excellence in accounting research and teaching. The successful candidate will contribute to the Department’s teaching activities, conduct high-quality scholarly research, and engage in professional and industry activities that support the advancement of accounting practice and education.

The Department of Accounting at Monash University is one of the largest academic departments of its kind and a leader in the advancement of accounting research, practice and education. It is currently ranked 8th globally by the Brigham Young Accounting Research Rankings for research over the last six years. In addition to publishing in outstanding international outlets, our faculty are recognised for the impact of their work on industry. As part of a large business school our faculty have access to a state of the art behavioural research lab and opportunities to collaborate on interdisciplinary research to address global challenges. For more information about the Department and the work we do, please visit our website.

The role encompasses a broad range of academic responsibilities, including conducting high quality research with publication in leading accounting journals and contributing to research projects, potentially in a leadership capacity. The Department of Accounting also supports interdisciplinary research with a significant impact on the profession, regulation and industry. The successful candidate will be actively involved in all aspects of teaching, from delivering lectures, tutorials and workshops to developing course materials, coordinating courses, and administering assessments. They will also supervise postgraduate students across coursework and research projects. The successful candidate will also support the School’s commitment to national and international accreditation standards and contribute to a culture of excellence in teaching, research and engagement.

About You

As the successful candidate, you will hold a doctoral qualification in Accounting or an equivalent qualification, with demonstrated expertise and a strong commitment to scholarly research and teaching. Candidates with expertise in audit and assurance research and education are particularly encouraged to apply.

You will have an emerging research profile demonstrated by a publication record or demonstrated potential to publish in high-quality refereed accounting journals. You will have a demonstrated record of teaching experience in a tertiary environment, and a proven ability, commitment and passion for engaging in scholarly and research activities. Your ability to work both independently and collaboratively across academic and service settings, coupled with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, will support productive relationships with students, colleagues, and external partners. A collaborative mindset will be key assets in contributing to a collegial and high-performing academic environment.

About Monash University

AtMonash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking - a place where great things happen.

We value difference anddiversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion aninclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in theworld’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includessupporting parents.

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.

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.

Enquiries:

Professor Michaela Rankin, Professor and Head, Department of Accounting, ***************@monash.edu

Applications Close:

Tuesday 10th November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT