Professor in Management

• Join a top-ranked business school recognised for excellence in research and MBA education.
• Drive innovative research and teaching in diverse management fields within a forward-thinking, global environment.
• Authentic opportunities for career growth within the School’s dynamic leadership team.
• Full-time, permanent position based at our vibrant and conveniently located St Lucia campus

UQ Business School

The University of Queensland (UQ) Business School is independently ranked as one of the top business schools in Australia and among the leading institutions worldwide. We are the #1 lead institution in Tourism & Hospitality and Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and rank #1 in Australia and #20 globally for Business and Management Research. Our MBA program has been ranked number #1 in Asia-Pacific region for six consecutive years (The Economist MBA Ranking).

Home to over 170 world-class academics and more than 11,000 students, the School offers an extensive portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and Executive Education programs designed to shape future leaders – whilst leveraging strong industry partnerships that provide real-world experience, valuable internships, and access to a global business network.

About This Opportunity

We are currently seeking a distinguished academic to join our dynamic team as Professor in Management. This is a unique opportunity for a scholar with a strong international profile and an outstanding record of academic leadership, including the successful supervision of Higher Degree by Research students to completion.

You will join a vibrant discipline that spans diverse and impactful research and teaching areas, such as Organisational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Responsible AI, Leadership, Business Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion, Indigenous Perspectives in Business, and more. With a growing emphasis on executive education and plans for a new advanced HR master's program, we offer a forward-thinking environment at the forefront of innovation and influence.

Our well-regarded MBA program, known for high levels of student engagement and satisfaction, provides a rewarding teaching experience. The school has a strong international student cohort and an increasingly global outlook, making cultural competence and international perspectives especially valuable.

With three Deputy Heads of School and a clear commitment to career development, this role offers genuine opportunities for future academic leadership.

For more information about this opportunity, please view the appointment booklet.

About You 

The Business School has a strategic priority focus in the areas of sustainability, responsible management, innovation and emerging technologies and we therefore particularly welcome applicants from the management field with expertise that speak to these and related areas.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate an outstanding record of publishing in leading academic journals and demonstrated leadership through service to domestic or international academic associations, journals, and professional bodies.

They will also have a proven history of successfully securing competitive research grants and a strong teaching background at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, ideally including executive education. The candidate will be innovative in developing courses and programs across various Management disciplines and experienced in supervising honours and higher degree students to completion.

Finally, we are seeking individuals with a proven ability to collaborate with external partners to advance cooperative research and community engagement. A commitment to mentoring junior faculty, significant successful administrative/management experience, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills complete the profile of our ideal candidate.

AOM 2025

If you’re interested in having a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please reach out to Maddy Flaherty via talent@uq.edu.au.

For those attending AOM 2025 Annual Meeting in Copenhagen, please note that Professor Martin Edwards, Deputy Head of School, would also welcome confidential discussions during the event. Should you wish to be placed in contact, please get in touch, and we will highlight this directly with Martin.

Want to Apply? 

When You’re Ready To Submit An Application, We Ask That You Please Create a Profile Via Our Careers Website And Upload The Following Documents

• Resume
• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section in the booklet

Other Information 

At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion.  We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to talent@uq.edu.au

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We’ll support you with the visa sponsorship process and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

Applications close Sunday 10th August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-50344).