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Associate Professors/Senior Lecturers in Marketing
Faculty of Economics & Business
Reference: S07/054

Candidate Information

Closing date: 11th January 2008

Information for Candidates

The University of Sydney

The University of Sydney, founded in 1850, is Australia’s first university. Over the past 150 years, the University has built an international reputation for its outstanding teaching and as a centre of research excellence.

The University is ranked 31st in the world in the UK?fs Times Higher Education Supplement World University Rankings (October 2007) and we?fre one of only two Australian universities placed in the top 50 in the world (Newsweek global 100 – 2006).

The University of Sydney is a key member of the:

the Group of Eight http://www.go8.edu.au representing Australia’s leading research-intensive universities,
Academic Consortium 21 http://www.ac21.org/Portal an international network of educational, research and industrial organisations in Asia, the United States and Europe,
the Association of Pacific Rim Universities http://www.apru.org and
the Worldwide Universities Network http://www.wun.ac.uk , an international alliance of 16 leading research universities.

We also have relationships with 41 accrediting bodies, including six international bodies. For the past four years, Sydney has led the nation in winning competitive funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC). The University has nine of the Federal government’s 49 prestigious Federation Fellowships and performs strongly in research conducted collaboratively with industry.

These achievements mean that we hold a strong leading position as the University of first-preference for school leavers starting tertiary education in New South Wales – a level of demand that ensures we continue to attract high-achieving students.

For further information please visit www.usyd.edu.au

The Faculty of Economics and Business

The Faculty of Economics and Business at The University of Sydney is a leading business school in the Asia Pacific region. It offers a vibrant learning community incorporating scholars, students, alumni, and collaborative partners from industry, government and academe. The Faculty has an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research. Many of our distinguished alumni hold eminent positions in the business, professional and government sectors in Australia and around the world. The Faculty of Economics and Business is in company with leading institutions worldwide. It is the Australian associate member school of the Community of European Management Schools and International Companies (CEMS); and is the only Australian business school to have earned accreditation by AACSB International for both business administration and accounting programs, and EQUIS accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Development (efmd).

Established in 1920, the Faculty has a rich history of outstanding intellectual achievement. Our academic programs are informed by the most recent research findings; by an international approach to business and economics education; and by an understanding of national and international business, government and management practices gained through a vital engagement with key stakeholders.

For further information on the Faculty of Economics and Business please visit:

http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au

Overview of the Discipline of Marketing

The Discipline of Marketing has recently experienced a remarkable period of growth and success and is now at the forefront of teaching and research activity in the field in Australia. The development has allowed the Discipline to embrace a greater diversity in its undertakings and to provide an increased range of opportunity across the spectrum for the analytical and creative academic. There are currently 2 Professors in the Discipline and a total core academic staff of 18 people. The Discipline of Marketing values the highest standard of scholarship in all research and teaching initiatives. It also facilitates connection with the career context in which its graduates will work through engagement with a Discipline Advisory Board. The Board comprises leading practitioners who enable development in the currency and relevance of the curriculum and significant opportunities to embed the learning experience of students in real-world challenges and issues.

Research focus

Research within the Discipline embraces multiple research methodologies and paradigms to examine consumer decision making, judgment and purchase behaviour, consumer culture, marketing strategy, advertising and international marketing. In the past three years Discipline members have published in many of the top ten ranked international marketing journals including the Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Marketing, Marketing Science and the International Journal of Research in Marketing. Faculty members also serve on the editorial boards of several top journals such as Marketing Science, Journal of International Marketing, International Marketing Review, Journal of Advertising and Psychology and Marketing.

The critical mass and relevance of the Discipline?fs research capacity is also reflected in recent outstanding success in securing large research grants from the highly competitive national funding source, the Australian Research Council, and in substantial research consultancies undertaken with industry and government. The Discipline?fs international focus has been reinforced by the co-hosting of the Asia Pacific Association of Consumer Research conference in 2006 and the hosting of several internationally renowned scholars from premier universities in North America and Europe as Visitors in the past three years. In 2008, the Discipline looks to further strengthen its research position as the leader in research among marketing departments in the country and internationally. The Discipline of Marketing is committed to excellence in research and research leadership and seeks to measure its success using internationally established standards.

Teaching program

The Discipline of Marketing values excellence in teaching and is proud to have among its members many Teaching award winners. The median teaching evaluation score for the Discipline is among the highest in the Faculty of Economics and Business. The marketing programs are unique in providing a well rounded education and allowing students to explore multiple perspectives in research and practice. The Discipline offers majors at the undergraduate and postgraduate level and has a vibrant doctoral program. All programs are rigorous in expectation, relevant in curriculum and highly sought after, attracting the brightest and the best students in the country. Graduates of the Discipline of Marketing are increasingly employed in senior roles in marketing management, advertising, and market research and consulting, leading to a premier profile in the industry. For further information on the Discipline of Marketing please visit: http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/market

Selection Criteria

Applicants for the Associate Professor (Level D) should address the following essential criteria:

• A PhD in Marketing or related field.
• Evidence of high quality teaching with substantial experience, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, and contributions to subject and program development.
• An excellent research record including one or more publications in top ranked refereed international journals.
• An active research program with significant potential for future publication.
• Expertise in one or more of the major areas of Marketing.
• Evidence of leadership skills and ability to foster excellence in research, teaching and policy development in the discipline.
• Proven management skills and some administrative experience
• Clear professional contributions and achievements within and outside the University environment (such as editorial board memberships of major Marketing journals).
• Evidence of successful teamwork and a collegial approach.
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to attract external research funding
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision (in PhD / Masters by Research)

Applicants for the Senior Lecturer (Level C) should address the following essential criteria:

• A PhD in Marketing or related field.
• Evidence of recent high quality teaching with experience, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, and contributions to subject development.
• A consistently good research record is looked for with the potential to publish in top ranked refereed international journals.
• An active research program with significant potential for future publication.
• Expertise in one or more of the major areas of Marketing.
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Clear professional contributions
• Evidence of successful teamwork and a collegial approach.
• Ability to motivate students

Desirable Criteria

• Ability to attract external research funding
• A record of successful postgraduate supervision (in PhD / Masters by Research)
• At least one publication is in top ranked refereed international journals.
• Editorial board memberships of Major Marketing journals

Remuneration Package

Associate Professor: Level D academic position: $125,247.32 to $137,852.90 p.a. (which includes a base salary

Associate Professor Level D $105,978.00 to $116,752.00p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).

Senior Lecturer: Level C academic position: $104,160.68 to $119,995.19 p.a. (which includes a base salary Senior Lecturer Level C $88,017.00 to $101,489.00 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).

Level of appointment will be based on qualifications and experience

For exceptional applicants, remuneration may be by negotiation.

Tenure

The position is full time, continuing employment, contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory confirmation period. New appointees may be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period.

Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.

The University is a non-smoking workplace and is committed to the policies and principles of equal employment opportunity and cultural diversity. The University reserves the right to appoint by invitation or not to proceed with any appointment for financial or other reasons.

Application method

Applications must quote Reference Number S07/054 and include curriculum vitae, research experience and achievements, list of refereed or invited publications and externally funded research grants, teaching experience and achievements, and the names, addresses, and e-mail addresses of three referees. To apply please send your application to: Kevin Mitchell, Senior Recruitment Manager srsacademic@usyd.edu.au. Telephone (+61 2) 9036 7294

Closing date: 11th January 2008

Please advise if you do not wish your referees to be contacted prior to interviews.

Timetable

Dec 2007 – Jan 2008 initial advertising and candidate sourcing
Mid/end Jan shortlisting and initial screening
Early/mid Feb initial interviews/panel
Late Feb/Early March Follow up interviews/presentations, etc. (if required)
Mid March/Early April Finalise selection decision and agree terms with preferred applicants

Additional information for overseas/interstate applicants.

The oldest and largest city, Sydney is acknowledged as the gateway to Australia – a truly international location. Along with a cost of living comparable to other major cities around the world, Sydney?fs world-renowned, laidback outdoor lifestyle makes it one of the world’s easiest and most pleasant cities in which to live and work. Indeed it ranks in the top ten places to live in the world and number two in Asia in the recent Mercer 2007 Quality of Living Survey. http://www.mercer.com/referencecontent.jhtml?idContent=1128060

The following link will provide a wide variety of information about moving to, living and working in Sydney:

http://www.usyd.edu.au/sydneypeople/careers/relocation_weblinks.shtml

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