- 2x Full time, fixed term until 2028
- Play a pivotal role in designing a new flagship postgraduate program that prepares future Finance professionals for an AI-enabled world.
- Base Salary Level B/C $132,533 - $187,198 p.a. + 17% superannuation

​ About the opportunity The School of Finance within the University of Sydney Business School is home to a vibrant community of internationally engaged scholars committed to excellence in research, teaching, and industry impact. The School maintains strong relationships with leading practitioners, regulators, and organisations, while fostering innovative research across the full spectrum of finance. Joining the Discipline offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative academic environment that values intellectual curiosity, research excellence, high-quality education, and meaningful engagement with industry and the broader community.

These are exciting opportunities to play a key role in shaping a current future focused postgraduate program at the University of Sydney Business School. Working within the School of Finance, you will contribute specialist expertise to the design and enhancement of curriculum, digital learning experiences, and teaching resources for this innovative postgraduate program. Collaborating with academic colleagues, industry practitioners and key stakeholders, you will help shape a contemporary and industry relevant student learning experience at the intersection of finance and emerging technologies, while supporting the design and development of project-based curriculum initiatives.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

- Develop and enhance curriculum for the new digital postgraduate program
- design engaging learning experiences and teaching resources
- contribute specialist expertise to course and unit development activities
- collaborate with academic colleagues to ensure high-quality teaching and learning outcomes
- support project-based curriculum development and implementation initiatives.

About you We are seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Finance who has:

- a PhD in Finance, Financial Economics, or a closely related discipline, with expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, or computational methods applied to finance

- demonstrated expertise in applying artificial intelligence and machine-learning methods to finance, financial markets, financial institutions, investment, risk management, financial analytics, or related areas





- robust technical capability in relevant programming languages and analytical tools, such as Python, R, machine-learning frameworks, large language models, natural language processing, or related computational technologies

- demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging developments in finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and their application within financial services and business

- experience in curriculum design, development, and teaching within a tertiary education environment, preferably in finance, financial technology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, or a related field

- demonstrated ability to design and deliver rigorous, engaging, and industry-relevant learning experiences

- a demonstrated commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, including the development of student-centred educational experiences that integrate financial theory, technical skills, and real-world applications

- experience collaborating effectively with academic colleagues, industry partners, professional staff, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality educational outcomes

- strong project management and organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timelines

- excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial and technical concepts to diverse audiences

- demonstrated ability to contribute positively to an inclusive, collegial, collaborative, and high-performing academic community.

Senior Lecturer (Level C) who, in addition to the above, has demonstrated capacity to:

- provide leadership in teaching, curriculum development, and educational innovation

- lead curriculum design, renewal, and quality enhancement initiatives that improve student learning and graduate outcomes

- contribute to academic administration, governance, and strategic initiatives at discipline, School, Faculty, or University level

- mentor and support colleagues and students to achieve academic, professional, and career success





- establish and maintain productive relationships with industry, academic, and professional partners that enhance teaching, learning, and student outcomes.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

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.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Justyn Griffin, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected].

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact A/Prof. Doowon Lee, Chair of the Selection Committee, at [email protected].

If you require reasonable adjustments or any documents in an alternative format, please contact Justyn Griffin, Recruitment Operations, at [email protected].

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Sunday 06 September 2026 11:59 PM

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