About the position
As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university’, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.
About the Bond Business School
The Bond Business School is widely acknowledged, both nationally and internationally, as a benchmark in providing an uncompromising commitment to a premium student experience and to developing leaders for society. The school’s vision is to be the place of choice for tomorrow’s business leaders to study and learn their craft. It offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree research programs.
Internationally accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the European Foundation for Management Development's (EFMD) European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), the school is also a signatory member of the UN’s Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
Students are taught in small classes typically through face-to-face delivery supplemented by online learning technologies. Their learning is facilitated via experiential teaching practices and authentic assessments. Bond Business School focusses on high quality research which is typically aligned with its three research pillars in Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise; Governance, Accountability and Purpose; and Data Analytics.
The Bond Business School is looking to appoint two full-time academics who specialise in Entrepreneurship and/or Strategy.
Each position requires the successful candidate to excel in high quality, experiential-focussed teaching; to make a significant contribution through high quality, industry relevant research; and engage in an appropriate level of service to the school and university.
Specifically, the school is seeking to appoint:
- One Academic with expertise and a suitable international reputation in Entrepreneurship to a teaching + research position at a level commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.
- One Academic with expertise and a suitable international reputation in Strategy/ Strategic Management to a teaching + research position at a level commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.
Both positions will be continuing appointments. The specific academic level to which each academic is appointed will depend upon their demonstrated eligibility against the position descriptions and selection criteria below.
| Selection criteria | Position descriptions |
Professor (Teaching + Research) Associate Professor A (Teaching + Research) Associate Professor B (Teaching + Research) |
About the person
Successful applicants will demonstrate:
- Excellence in teaching and research, with a passion for student learning, and leadership in curriculum development, assessment design, and content delivery, primarily through face-to-face teaching.
- Active research engagement, publishing in high-quality academic and professional outlets, with the potential to lead research at a level commensurate with the role.
- Ability to contribute to and lead cross-disciplinary research teams, and experience in securing research funding.
- A proven track record in supervising higher degree research students appropriate to their level of appointment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration within the Business School and across faculties, as well as engagement with industry, professional bodies, and other external stakeholders.
- Experience in executive education and MBA teaching (preferred but not essential).
While applicants for the Entrepreneurship position will have the capacity to teach and research across a broad range of subjects related to entrepreneurship and innovation, experience related to family business, social entrepreneurship, start-up ventures, and/or healthcare innovation would be considered an ideal fit for this role.
Applicants for the Strategy position will have the capacity to teach and research across subjects related to Strategic Management and Strategic Insights. Experience related to global strategy and/or governance and accountability would be considered an ideal fit for the role.
Salary details
The salary for this position is outlined below and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.
Bond University Academic | Australian Public Sector Descriptor | Salary (base) - Full-time Equivalent | Superannuation per annum |
| Professor | Professor (Level E) | $215,265.21 per annum | 11.5% increasing to 17.5% after a two-year probation |
| Associate Professor A | Associate Professor (Level D) | $184,208.27 per annum | |
| Associate Professor B | Associate Professor (Level D) | $168,153.03 per annum | |
| Assistant Professor A | Senior Lecturer (Level C) | $160,204.81 per annum | |
| Assistant Professor B | Lecturer (Level B) | $134,792.41 per annum |
Staff benefits include:
- Free staff car parking
- Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
- Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
- Annual leave loading for continuing and fixed term Academic staff
- Staff wellbeing program
- Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
- Study assistance for staff and dependants#
- Corporate health and finance discounts
- Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
- Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#
#Eligibility criteria or membership fees apply.
Additional information
Position-related enquiries can be directed to the Associate Dean of Faculty, Carmen Cox, at ccox@bond.edu.au.
Application and submission details
Applicants can apply using the Apply Now button. All candidates are required to register online via our candidate portal prior to submitting an application. To support your online application, we request that you submit the necessary supporting documents. These documents should include your Curriculum Vitae/Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria above.
The cover letter should include a clear statement of which position/s the candidate is applying for.
For current Bond University staff, apply directly via People Connect, log in with staff credentials, from the Home dashboard select Careers, select the role and apply.
If you require any assistance with your application submission, please visit Applying for jobs at Bond.
Applications close: 11.59pm, Sunday 27 April 2025.
Shortlisted applicants without work rights will need to demonstrate they can meet the requirements for obtaining a valid Australian work visa.
Please note, the successful applicant/s will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty.
Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Employment Contract (BEC).
Please advise the Talent Acquisition Team if you require any reasonable accommodations to assist you at anytime during the recruitment process.
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