Academic Positions, School of Project Management, Faculty of Engineering

Multiple Continuing (Tenure-Track) Academic Positions, School of Project Management, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney

Full time

End Date: December 3, 2024

• Join a growing Faculty and be part of a University that places amongst the world’s best research and teaching institutions
• Located in the heart of Sydney’s bustling inner west quarter, close to the city centre, beaches, parks, and public transport
• Seeking outstanding academics to provide leadership and help create a world-class, internationally recognised Faculty for research and education excellence

About the opportunity 

The School of Project Management at the University of Sydney (Sydney, Australia) invites applications from several academic positions at all levels with strong ability to design and deliver world-leading research and teaching into Project Studies. Preference will be given to people who have, or who show a strong desire and plan for developing a track record of excellence in, project research. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to:

• engineering projects: e.g. temporary organising and institutional complexities, social and political dimensions of engineering projects, human-centred technology management;
• emerging project-based industries: e.g. net zero transition projects; project-based interfaces with manufacturing industries, sustainable development projects;
• engineering management: e.g. projects for innovation and industry disruptions and their organisational, financial and business challenges;
• projects and programs in the face of global grand challenges: e.g. emergency management or crisis management projects, projects for adaptation to climate crisis, projects for sustainable, resilient, and just future, projects for health interventions, urban and regional project studies;
• project leadership: e.g. managing project teams, project sponsorship, change management, project models and how project set-up affects outcomes;
• project supply chain management: e.g. supply chain risks in capital projects; and
• projects in context: e.g. new understandings of the value of engineering projects and their benefits and projects, programs and portfolios in a wider societal context.

A novel disciplinary angle to project research that is transferrable between industry sectors is desirable, including a range of established expertise in research methods that can cross-fertilise Project Studies.

The School of Project Management delivers world class research, PhD, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees (which are accredited by the Global Accreditation Centre of the Project Management Institute), and executive education.  

In this role you will also have an opportunity to work as a member of the John Grill Institute for Project Leadership, which is a cross-sectoral, multi-disciplinary institute with researchers across the University. Members of the Institute work with leading industry and government agencies to develop new insight into projects and run an annual International Symposium on Project Leadership in a Changing World. Research through the Institute on project leadership covers topics that include: project models and digital transformation; organisational dynamics of projects; and projects for sustainable, resilient and just futures.

All positions are full-time, continuing (tenure-track), teaching and research roles based in Sydney.

About you

The University values trust, accountability and excellence. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for academics of all levels who can demonstrate:

• a track record of high-quality, independent and collaborative research within the strong track record or potential to cross-fertilise to the broad cognate discipline of Project Studies, published in leading peer reviewed journals, with a commensurate scholarly impact
• ability and skills for Project Management course development, inspired by academic research excellence and industry engaged inquiry
• ability to teach, engage, and support the learning of students (including in large classes) using innovative and modern pedagogies
• a track record of securing, or potential to secure, external funding within Project Studies
• experience in supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research students
• potential for, or demonstration of, industry interaction and liaison
• ability to contribute to administration of the School, the University and wider communities
• completion, or near completion, of a Ph.D.

The commencement level will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience and knowledge. The appointees will contribute to academic scholarship, research excellence and community service at the University of Sydney.

The School of Project Management seeks to increase the gender equity and diversity of its faculty and strongly encourages women and candidates from underrepresented groups in Engineering to apply. 

How to apply

Candidates should submit a CV, a research statement and a teaching statement specifying how they aim to contribute to broader discipline of Project Studies and engage with the existing academics at the school, and the names and email addresses of three references (for Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions) and six references (for Associate Professor and Professor positions).

​​In your online application in Workday under the Education Section, please select both of these options: ‘Degree with extensive relevant experience’ and ‘Field of Study: Doctorate or PhD (Other)’.

Term and Remuneration

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Successful applicants should expect an internationally competitive salary, a generous start-up package and first-class research, learning and teaching environment.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of 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 step, including the termination of your employment.

About us

The University of Sydney is Australia’s first university with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Since our inception 175 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all, and that effective leadership in education and research makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 70,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

To learn more about the School of Project Management click here, and for more information on Associate Professor Nader Naderpajouh, click here.

The University of Sydney is recognised as one of the top research and teaching universities in the world. We are a globally ranked university, ranked 18th in QS University World Rankings 2025, 1st for sustainability in Australia.

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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, including women. 

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. 

Anticipated timelines 

Please refer to the Engineering Recruitment Guidelines for key information about this recruitment campaign.

Contact Information

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Helen Efstathiou, Recruitment Consultant. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources on +61 2 8627 7137 or by email hr.engineeringcampaign@sydney.edu.au

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