Lecturer - Teaching & Research

Curtin University; Bentley; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 144,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Job summary

Curtin University on the Bentley Campus is seeking an early career academic to advance teaching, research and engagement in HRM, OB, and related disciplines. The role includes undergraduate teaching and potential postgraduate teaching, with opportunities for HDR supervision and leadership development.

You will develop curricula, contribute to learning content, publish in top journals, seek funding, and build industry partnerships, all within a fixed-term, 0.5 FTE arrangement through 2027.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, or Management.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses and develop innovative materials.
• Proven record of high-quality teaching across multiple modes.
• Strong research output and a plan to sustain publications.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver undergraduate teaching in HRM and OB, with possible postgraduate teaching.
• Develop curriculum and assessments reflecting labour market trends.
• Provide academic guidance on postgraduate study pathways.
• Conduct high-quality research and publish in leading journals.
• Identify external funding opportunities and seek grants.
• Build relationships with industry partners and policymakers.
• Participate in professional development and service activities.
• Contribute to Curtin's values and positive culture.
• Undertake other duties as directed.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Research

Industry partnerships

Education

PhD in HRM/OB/Management

Job description

• Based on Bentley Campus
• Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)

• Fixed-term, Part time 0.5 FTE contract until 31st December 2027
• Based on Bentley Campus
• Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)

Reference: 1687525

About the Role:

This role offers an early career academic the opportunity to advance their teaching, research and engagement in human resource management, organisational behaviour, management and related disciplines. You will deliver undergraduate teaching and, depending on your experience and expertise, postgraduate teaching, while contributing to innovative curriculum and learning content.

You will have opportunities to develop your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) supervision and leadership experience, supported by mentoring and professional development appropriate to your career stage. Mentoring will also support academics with limited HDR supervision experience and help you build industry partnerships that enrich your teaching and research.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design and deliver high-quality, innovative undergraduate teaching in human resource management, employment relations and related disciplines, and postgraduate teaching where appropriate to your experience and expertise.
• Develop curriculum, learning materials and assessments that reflect contemporary and emerging labour market trends and align with program learning objectives.
• Provide academic guidance and support to students, including advice on postgraduate study pathways.
• Conduct high-quality research and publish in leading outlets, including A*/A-ranked management journals.
• Identify external funding opportunities, develop and submit competitive applications, and secure funding to support research activities.
• Build relationships with industry partners, policymakers and other stakeholders to identify research needs and develop demand-driven research opportunities.
• Participate in professional development and contribute to internal and external service and engagement activities.
• Contribute to a positive culture across the School, Faculty and University, reflecting Curtin’s values of Respect, Integrity, Impact, Courage and Excellence.
• Undertake other duties as directed.

Who We Are Looking For/Selection Criteria:

• A doctoral qualification in a relevant academic discipline (Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Management).
• Demonstrated ability to teach at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, and to develop innovative and high-quality course materials in accordance with their career stage.
• A track record of achievement in and commitment to excellence in delivering learning experiences across multiple teaching modes and platforms in accordance with their career stage.
• A record of high-quality research commensurate with their career stage as evidenced by publications in relevant disciplines (Human Resource Management, organisational behaviour, management), and a clear plan to build a high-quality publications pipeline.

Role Requirements:

• As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
• This is a part-time role (0.5 FTE), with working days to be discussed at interview. Applicants are welcome to indicate their preferred working days in their cover letter.
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

This Fixed Term ALB level role attracts a remuneration of $121,857 - $144,352 (ALB) pro rata to (FTE) FTE + 17% superannuation.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Applications close: 8pm (AWST) Tuesday 3rd of November 2026.

Should you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [e-mail] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.

Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.