assistant / associate / professors in finance
school of business
faculty of business, technology and sustainable development

Bond University, Australia's first and most successful private university is located on the Gold Coast, about one hour's drive south of Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, Australia. Bond's world-class campus offers unparalleled academic, technological and recreational facilities.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:

Offering three semesters each year with intakes in January, May and September, Bond has a strong focus on real-life, practical case studies. In every discipline, technical skills and academic theory are constantly challenged by the workplace complexities of strategic, economic, competitive, human and political issues. Ideally located for academics interested in research in the Asia-Pacific region, the University's central location is enhanced by an academic and professional financial community that is active, collegial and expanding rapidly. The University prides itself on its innovative and entrepreneurial commitment to applied research by world class academic staff in collaboration with regional, national and global industry and government partners.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Applications are invited to fill several continuing Finance faculty positions in the Faculty of Business, Technology and Sustainable Development. The rank of these positions are at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level and the preferred areas of specialization include market microstructure, financial econometrics, market operations, behavioural finance, international finance and wealth management, although applications from all areas of finance are encouraged. The generous support of Macquarie Bank has resulted in the School of Business establishing a State of the Art Treasury Dealing Room.  Applicants interested in teaching in the Macquarie Bank Trading are also encouraged.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants should have a PhD in Finance and an active record of research and publications. Teaching experience and evidence of excellent classroom performance are essential as is an ability to teach at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • Have a PhD or be near completion.  (Candidates working towards a PhD are also encouraged to apply and if successful will be appointed as a Senior Teaching Fellow, upgraded to Assistant Professor on award of the degree),
  • Demonstrate quality tertiary teaching experience in the relevant discipline, 
  • Demonstrate a track record in publications and/or securing of external research funding,
  • Have strong relationships with industry and links with appropriate external professional organisations, or demonstrate the ability to create such links,
  • Demonstrate the ability to supervise and mentor postgraduate students in relevant research projects,
  • Demonstrate the ability to work enthusiastically as part of a small team in a time of fast-paced change, 
  • Outstanding communication skills, and
  • Demonstrated ability to undertake administrative tasks including managing adjunct staff, contributing to strategic planning for the area and department, budgeting, and preparing and updating comprehensive course materials.

REMUNERATION:

Remuneration, including salary packaging options, will be negotiated commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For more information about Bond University and the Faculty of Business, Technology and Sustainable Development visit our web-site: www.bond.edu.au.

Position Descriptions:
Assistant Professor B
Assistant Professor A
Associate Professor B
Associate Professor A
Professor

Selection Criteria

Further information about these positions may be obtained from Professor Barry Williams (E-mail: bwilliam@bond.edu.au). Applications addressing the selection criteria including a comprehensive C.V. and the names and addresses of three referees should be forwarded to:

Gina Coetzee
employment@bond.edu.au

Applications close 5pm, Thursday, 31 July 2008.

Conditions of employment for these positions are offered under a
Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA)

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer