Associate Professor/ Professor in Digital Transformation and AI Management (Education Focused)

Job title: Associate Professor/ Professor in Digital Transformation and AI Management (Education Focused)

University of Sydney Business School, Discipline of Business Information Systems

Reference no. 0124051 

• Based at Camperdown Campus, Sydney, close to parks, public transport hubs and shopping districts 
• Join the Sydney Horizon Educators cohort at the University of Sydney Business School
• Continuing full-time position with an attractive remuneration package 
• Access up to AUD$30K to support education-related activities, including education-related research and education-related professional development and learning  

About the opportunity 

The University of Sydney welcomes applications for an Associate Professor/ Professor in Digital Transformation and AI Management (Education Focused) at the University of Sydney Business School. 

The University of Sydney Business School has an outstanding international reputation in management research and teaching and collaborates closely with industry, government, and the not-for-profit sectors. With a range of top-ranked programs and prestigious triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, we are in the top 1% of business schools worldwide and are proud to be global leaders in business and management education. 

Our Discipline of Business Information Systems is a beacon of innovation and influence in the field, internationally recognised for our high-impact research, industry engagement, and analytical thinking in digital business. We are leaders in business education, offering a modern cutting-edge digital business curriculum for our outstanding student body, including post-experience and executive audiences. We are at the forefront of developing micro-credentials and lifelong learning opportunities in line with the University of Sydney Business School’s purpose driven Strategy 2023-27. Our graduates are highly valued by industry, professional services, government, and third-sector organisations. 

We have broad and deep connections with universities worldwide and regularly host leading international scholars. The Discipline's colleagues are engaged in topics such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, digital health, the future of work, and information technology for development. Our research is published in all leading journals in the field, including MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, Journal of the AIS, Organization Science, and more. Many of our faculty hold important editorial roles in highly regarded journals such as the Journal of the AIS, the Journal of Information Technology, and the Journal of Strategic Information Systems. 

With the introduction of the new University of Sydney Enterprise Agreement 2023-26, the University has committed to establishing and advertising new continuing education focused academic positions. These positions are designed for talented educators who are passionate about and have demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum design, educational practice and innovation, and research capability (in disciplinary and/or education-related research). This newly recruited group of educators are recognised internationally and within the university for their expertise in educational delivery and will support an uplift in the teaching capability and student experience at the University of Sydney. 

Successful candidates will join the Sydney Horizon Educators cohort. For further insights into this exciting opportunity, we invite you to watch this video.  

The Associate Professor/ Professor in Digital Transformation and AI Management (Education Focused) dedicates most of their contribution to teaching and teaching-related activities (up to 70%), with a minimum of 20% research and 10% governance, service, and engagement. Additionally, they will mentor junior academics, advising on teaching methodologies, education research approaches, publications, and career advancement. 

The role will drive pedagogical advancements, requiring commitment to research and scholarship in educational methodologies, technology, and pedagogical approaches within Business Information Systems to deliver high-quality educational experiences and outcomes, especially in our lifelong learning programs. It is geared towards scholars who are deeply engaged with teaching and learning and committed to playing a pivotal role in education leadership. The successful incumbent will participate in communities of practice with other education focused roles in the Discipline, School, and University. 

About you 

We are seeking an outstanding Associate Professor or Professor level educator in Digital Transformation and AI Management. Applicants should possess the following capabilities and include a response to each of the Selection Criteria in their cover letter as part of their application: 

• A completed PhD or higher degree in Information Systems or a related area

• Deep knowledge of business information systems, digital transformation and AI management
• Proven international standing for academic excellence demonstrated through original, innovative and distinguished contributions to scholarship and research

• Capacity to work in a contemporary university context, including innovation in teaching and delivering content in face-to-face and online environments, with a notable track record for enhancing student outcomes and, pioneering educational innovations and supporting their lifelong learning
• Demonstrated experience in successfully delivering high-quality teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate or MBA level, including unit of study coordination, delivery of lectures, and assessment of student learning activities
• An established network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders with the ability to integrate these relationships to assist in curriculum development and student learning

• Demonstrated community service with significant contribution to governance and collegial life within the university, including undertaking significant administrative and/or committee positions. 

In your application cover letter to address the criteria above, please provide evidence of: 

• Examples of your successful involvement in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of teaching and learning activities
• Examples of effective teamwork in which you have been involved, including your contribution to the team
• Your experience of teaching large and diverse groups of students at the MBA level, with a particular focus on your use of learning technologies. 

Term and remuneration 

This is a full-time, continuing position. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the position's responsibilities and the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications. 

How to apply 

Applications (including a CV, a cover letter detailing your response to the Selection Criteria, and outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role supported by examples) must be submitted via the link above. Please refer to the candidate information brochure for further details. 

Candidate Information Brochure 

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For enquiries relating to the Associate Professor/ Professor in Digital Transformation and AI Management (Education Focused) role, including to arrange a confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Professor Carol Hsu (Head of Discipline, Business School Academic Operations) via email carol.hsu@sydney.edu.au

For a copy of the candidate information brochure, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, or would like a confidential discussion please contact:

Tracy-Ann Gordon (Senior Talent Partner, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources) on (02) 8627 6820 or by email tracy-ann.gordon@sydney.edu.au 

Other 

To keep our community safe, please be aware of COVID-19, which forms the conditions of entry for all staff, students, and visitors coming to campus. 

Your employment is conditional upon completing all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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 steps, including terminating your employment. 

Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance will be provided if required. 

EEO Statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.  

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.  

Closing date for applications 

11.59 pm, 23 October 2024 

How to apply 

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