Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Business Analytics, AI and Information Systems

Swinburne University; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working (hybrid)

Parental leave

Health insurance discounts

Course discounts (staff)

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Swinburne University of Technology is recruiting an experienced academic for the Department of Business Technology and Entrepreneurship as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Business Analytics, AI and Information Systems. You will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supervise research students, and drive program innovation and industry partnerships.

The role emphasizes research excellence, international collaboration and high-quality publications, with hybrid and on-campus delivery

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to undertake teaching, coordination and curriculum development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Commitment to innovative education including blended/online formats and case studies or simulations.
• Research excellence with a track record of publishing in quality journals.
• Ability or potential to attract external research funding and contribute to funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, tutorials and workshops and assess students on campus and online.
• Mentor and counsel students and supervise masters by research and PhD students.
• Contribute to program development, innovation and academic leadership within the school.

Skills

Teaching experience

Academic leadership

Research publications

Grant funding

Education

Doctoral qualification

Teaching qualification (preferred)

Professional body membership (preferred)

Job description

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Business Analytics, AI and Information Systems

About the Role
Swinburne University is seeking an experienced academic to join our Department of Business Technology and Entrepreneurship as a Lecturer (level B) or Senior Lecturer (level C) with expertise in Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Information Systems to deliver high-quality personalised education and foster a strong research culture that includes international collaboration, competitive grants and high-quality publications.

In this role, you will prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and workshops and assess students in the relevant business discipline both on campus and online. This includes making a significant contribution to the initiation and development of academic programs and working with the academic team in the development of program change and innovation. As the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Business Analytics, AI and Information Systems you will also be expected to mentor and counsel students on academic matters and also supervise masters by research and PhD students.

A strong commitment to research excellence is essential for this position and you will contribute to the School’s research output, income and impact. You will be encouraged to build on and strengthen existing links and partnerships with industry, government, business, communities and professions in Australia and internationally.

*This is one academic position that may be appointed at Academic Level B (Lecturer) or Academic Level C (Senior Lecturer), commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience and demonstrated track record against the relevant level expectations set out in the position description.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Demonstrated ability to undertake or experience in undertaking teaching, associated administration, coordination and curriculum development at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Demonstrated excellence and commitment to innovative education, including blended learning formats, online teaching and the use of case studies, role-plays and/or simulations in the learning environment.
• Demonstrated academic leadership ability, including leadership of program or unit development, academic quality or teaching teams. (Level C)
• Demonstrated excellence and commitment to research, capability in a variety of research methods and a track record of publishing in discipline-relevant quality academic journals.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to attract external research funding or contribute to funded research projects.

Qualifications

• An earned doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline or a related field.
• A teaching qualification is preferred.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body is preferred.

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.

Our 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.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

Applications Close: Friday, 20 November 2026 at 11:30pm AEDT.

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 ***************@swin.edu.au 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 ***************@swin.edu.au.

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.