Senior Lecturer / Lecturer - Department of Economic

Senior Lecturer / Lecturer - Department of Economic

Job No.: 699036

Location: Caulfield campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package will apply 

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

Monash Business School comprises seven discipline-based departments, including Economics, a specialist Leadership and Executive Education unit, and a range of research centres and groups. The School is committed to excellence in education, impactful research and engagement with industry, government and the broader community.

As one of Monash University's foundation departments, the Department of Economics is recognised as one of Australia's leading economics departments, with a strong research profile and vibrant research culture. It delivers undergraduate and postgraduate programs and contributes to economic research, policy development and public debate, providing specialist advice to government and private sector organisations in Australia and internationally.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an ambitious academic to join us as a Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) to drive high-impact research, deliver engaging teaching, and contribute to leadership within the department.

Lecturer (Level B)

• Build a high-quality research profile and publish in top-tier journals.
• Deliver innovative teaching and lead subject coordination across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Engage in collaborative research initiatives and academic community activities.

Senior Lecturer (Level C)

• Demonstrate research leadership, secure competitive grant funding, and foster international collaborations.
• Provide leadership in curriculum design, pedagogical innovation, and HDR candidate supervision.
• Mentor junior academics and strengthen external engagement with government and industry.

What We Are Looking For

• A PhD in Economics or a closely related field.
• A strong trajectory of published research in reputable academic journals.
• Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching and course coordination.
• Excellent communication skills with a drive to influence policy and public debate.

Ready to advance your career with a world-top-50 university?

Apply today to contribute to world-leading research and exceptional education at Monash Business School.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity. That’s why we champion an inclusive 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 the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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

Learn more about Monash.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here. 

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

To Apply

To be considered for this position, your application must include the following:

1. Cover Letter (Max 1 page): Outlining your research agenda, teaching suitability at Level B or Level C, and alignment with the Department of Economics
2. Updated Resume
3. Job Market Paper: Your primary research paper demonstrating research quality and methodological rigor.
4. Research Presentation Materials: To assist the committee in evaluating your research translation skills, please include ONE of the following:
   • A link to your Job Market Paper presentation slides (e.g., hosted on personal site, Google Drive, Dropbox); OR
   • A link to a recorded video presentation (approx. 10–15 mins, via YouTube, Vimeo, or web link).

Note: Please ensure all external links (Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, or Personal Website) are unrestricted and publicly accessible to the selection committee.

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs.

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.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

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 Arthur Campbell, Department of Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics, arthur.campbell@monash.edu, 

Position Description:

Lecturer

Senior Lecturer

Applications Close: Sunday 10 January 2027, 11:55pm AEDT 

Please submit your application as soon as possible for this fabulous opportunity to join Monash University. Interviews will be held as strong applicants are identified. Applications will close when the role has been filled.