Professor / Associate Professor in International Business

Professor/Associate Professor - International Business

• Seeking innovative International Business academics with leadership experience
• Utilise your passion and expertise for cross-disciplinary teaching and research at the nexus of International Business and Technology or International Business and Social Impact
• Permanent, full-time role based at AUT's City Campus in Auckland

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is one of the world's top 100 young universities, and a place where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We offer a stimulating teaching and research environment with strong connections to business, industry and community. AUT has more than 26,000 students and over 4,000 staff, based primarily at our three Auckland teaching campuses. 

AUT's Department of Marketing and International Business is part of our dynamic and forward-thinking Business School with a strong research culture and external research grant successes (e.g., Health Research Council, Royal Society New Zealand, Horizon Europe, etc.), a thriving cohort of PhD students, a research master's and two professional master's programmes (incl. Master of Global Business) and delivering several courses for the MBA and Online MBA programmes. In line with AUT's positioning as a university of opportunity and New Zealand's only university of technology, we care about student success and getting our graduates industry ready with appropriate technological skills and a global mindset. We pride ourselves on the work-integrated learning opportunities offered to students, and our overall reputation for academic excellence and positive social impact globally. AUT's Business School holds two of the most prestigious global business school accreditations: EQUIS and AACSB, attesting to the quality of its programmes and processes. Embracing practice-led and research-informed approaches to teaching, we optimise the student experience and boast a wide range of expertise, increasingly focusing on cross-disciplinary work and social impact.

To learn more about our Marketing and International Business department, please click here: https://www.aut.ac.nz/research/academic-departments/marketing-and-international-business

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

We have an exciting permanent full-time opportunity for a highly motivated senior International Business academic with leadership experience conducting cross-disciplinary research and teaching at either the nexus of International Business and Technology or International Business and Social Impact to make significant impact as a Professor or Associate Professor in International Business. You will not only develop your own career in teaching, research and service, but also as a senior academic provide leadership to colleagues in research, teaching and academic citizenship.

We embrace practice-led and research-informed approaches to teaching for transformative student experiences which uplift communities locally and globally. You will be expected to publish in top-tier journals (i.e., A and A* in the ABDC ranking or ABS3 and above in the CABS rankings) in your specialised field/s and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student research. We offer an excellent research environment with contestable research funds and support in applying for external funding. It is expected that the successful candidate will seek and attract external research funding, as well as contribute to School/Faculty activities whilst being open to academic leadership opportunities as they arise, especially in the areas related to staff guidance, curriculum development and research.

You will have an open, engaging and collaborative attitude that is flexible to changing requirements. You will enhance the positive energy and collegiality within the School and your department, must embrace and value diversity and enjoy working inclusively with students and colleagues. Senior academics are also expected to provide mentorship to more junior colleagues in both research and teaching, as well as support the School's and/or department's leadership.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

The appointee will secure a permanent, full-time academic appointment (37.5 hours per week) as a Professor or an Associate Professor. AUT offers generous leave allowances, excellent opportunities to engage with colleagues and with industry and various staff benefits including free membership to AUT gyms. You'll join an open and collaborative environment that supports continued growth and development, and enhanced teaching and research practice.

About you | He kōrero mōu

Along with your full academic CV - please also submit: a) a Cover Letter explaining why this particular role (and AUT) is of interest, how your experience aligns with the key selection criteria we're seeking below; and b) Evidence of high-quality teaching and satisfactory student evaluations.

1. Qualification:

• A PhD in International Business/International Management, or a related field.

 2. Teaching and Learning:

• Significant undergraduate and postgraduate lecturing experience in International Business (including course design, preparation and delivery of lectures, practical sessions, tutorials as well as subject coordination).
• Ability to contribute to the growth and review of an innovative curriculum and development of high-quality course content.
• Demonstrated ability to attract postgraduate students and a track record of supervising postgraduate students.
• Experience in executive education and taught masters teaching to international students will be an advantage.

 3. Research and Scholarship:

• Significant experience leading and driving research initiatives in International Business, with a strong track record of publishing in top-tier journals in the field of International Business, International Management and/or Global Strategy (i.e. A or A* in the ABDC journal ranking or ABS3 and above in the CABS ranking).
• Having established international research networks.
• Experience with successful external research grant applications.
• Proven experience establishing and nurturing collaborative relationships with peers in related fields, both within the University and across external academic institutions and industry.
• Appointments to editorial review boards of journals, editorship/guest editorship experience and/or conference track chairing.

 4. Citizenship and Service:

• A proven record of academic leadership and service.
• Experience engaging with external community members, industries, government, or other stakeholders to disseminate research and create opportunities, particularly internationally.
• Experience in engaging with media and translating their research to more general audiences.
• A champion for equity. Capability to support the school on its Te Aronui journey. 

 5. Further Information:

• Please feel free to add additional comments to support your application.

You will also have an open, engaging and collaborative attitude that is flexible to changing requirements. You will enhance the positive energy and collegiality within the School and your department, must embrace and value diversity and enjoy working inclusively with students and colleagues!

Further Information:

• Start Date: Early 2026 (to be agreed with the appointee).
• Term: The successful candidate will secure a permanent, full-time academic appointment.
• Salary range: Professor NZD $162,608 - $209,052; Associate Professor NZD $148,548 - $171,983 (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience of the successful candidate).
• For academic enquiries: Contact Professor Crystal Yap, Head of Department Marketing & International Business - crystal.yap@aut.ac.nz. For recruitment enquiries: Contact Caroline Cranston: AUT Recruitment Consultant - caroline.cranston@aut.ac.nz.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 7 October at 11.55pm

Reference: 93284

At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call 921 9499. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard registration process.

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