Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor in Sports Management

Australian Catholic University – Melbourne VIC

18h ago , from Australian Catholic University

Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia | Melbourne, Australia

Job No: APTAV103571#015

- Provide academic leadership and disciplinary expertise to support the growth, quality, and ongoing enhancement of the Sports Management discipline.
- ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.
- Full time, continuing role at our Melbourne or North Sydney campus with some hybrid flexibility,

About the role

Operating within Peter Faber Business School, the Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Sports Management provides academic leadership and disciplinary expertise to support the effective delivery, quality, and ongoing development of Sports Management teaching, research, and industry engagement activities within the Peter Faber Business School. The role contributes to curriculum design, course development, quality assurance, and student learning outcomes, ensuring that program offerings are contemporary, industry-relevant, and aligned with the University's Mission and strategic priorities. The position will play a key role in establishing and growing Sports Management as a new discipline area within the School, supporting the development of the proposed Sports Management major within the Bachelor of Business and strengthening pathways from the Diploma of Sports Management.

The role will also contribute to building industry partnerships, enhancing student employability, and supporting the School's strategic growth agenda.

Contact

General enquiries can be sent to Heather Summers,



Executive & Project Officer- Peter Faber Business School at: **@acu.edu.au

What we offer

- The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

Compensation and Benefits

Total remuneration valued to $178,482 - $193,772 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $151,018 - $164,087 (pro rata) pa (Senior Lecturer (Academic Level C)), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading or total remuneration valued to $202,272 - $222,654 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $171,352 - $188,772 (pro rata) pa (Academic Level D), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. The level of appointment will be determined based on the level of experience, skills and capability of the successful candidate.

- 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
- Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
- As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

About ACU

Australian Catholic University (ACU)



is a publicly funded university whose teaching, research and service is shaped by the vision of flourishing lives, thriving communities, and a more ethical future for our world. ACU has more than 2,500 staff and 34,000 students across eight campuses: Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU draws on the Catholic intellectual tradition which values human reason and welcomes everyone regardless of their faith, cultural tradition or circumstances. ACU invites all staff - both academic and qualified - to embrace, and to support in ways meaningful to them, its mission to respect the dignity of every human person, to seek knowledge and to advance the common good.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences.

ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact ***@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to g

📌 Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor in Sports Management (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Catholic University
📍 Melbourne