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Position Description – Professor, Finance
Position Details
Position Title: Professor, Finance X
Position Number: 30005166 & 30009173
College/Portfolio: College of Business
School/Group: School of Economics, Finance & Marketing
Campus Location: Based at the City campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University.
Classification: Academic Level E S a lary Schedule: https://www.rmit.edu.au/staff/my-employment/pay-and-leave/salary-and- payments/salary-schedules/academic-staff-salary-schedule#fullaca
Employment Type: Continuing
Time Fraction: 1.0 FTE
RMIT University
RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise in which teaching, research and engagement are central to
achieving positive impact and creating life-changing experiences for our students.
One of Australia’s original educational institutions founded in 1887, RMIT University now has 83,000 students including
12,000 at postgraduate level.
The University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education, applied and
innovative research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the community.
With three campuses in Melbourne (City, Brunswick and Bundoora), two in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) and a
centre in Barcelona, Spain, RMIT is a truly global university. RMIT also offers programs through partners in Singapore,
Hong Kong, mainland China, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, and enjoys research and industry partnerships on every continent.
RMIT prides itself on the strong industry links it has forged over its 130-year history. Collaboration with industry is integral
to the University’s leadership in applied research and education, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused
graduates.
We are a 5-Star university under the QS Stars international evaluation system, and are 16th in the world among
universities less than 50 years old (2016–17 QS Top 50 Under 50 index).
In the 2016 QS World University Rankings by Subject, RMIT is 16th in the world (highest ranked in Australia) in Art and
Design, and 36th in the world (fourth highest in Australia) in Architecture and the Built Environment. We are also among
the world’s top 100 universities in Engineering (Civil and Structural; Electrical and Electronic; and Mechanical, Mechanical,
Aeronautical and Manufacturing); Accounting and Finance; and Business and Management Studies).
Our research was ranked among the best in the world in the 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia evaluation. RMIT
was rated “well above world standard” in 13 fields and “above world standard” in a further nine fields.
www.rmit.edu.au
RMIT College of Business
The College of Business comprises six schools delivering a broad range of programs in Business, ranging from Certificates
up to PHD levels. Many programs articulate between Vocational Education and Higher Education, creating pathways for
further study. RMIT Business programs are delivered in Melbourne, Vietnam, Singapore, Shanghai and Jakarta, as well as
through Open Universities Australia (OUA). The College has an annual budget of approximately $200 million, employs over
475 staff and delivers programs to approximately 31,000 students (21,000 EFTSL).
In line with RMIT’s vision to be recognised as a global university of technology, design and enterprise, the College mission
is to deliver in a global context innovative, industry-engaged education and applied research connected to business and
design. The College assists in achieving the ambitions of RMIT’s new five-year strategic plan Ready for Life and Work by
making active contributions towards life-changing experiences for students, creating passion with purpose for its staff and
shaping the world with impactful research and global reach.
In particular, the College has defined a number of initiatives which are summarised in three priority areas: enterprising,
student experience and international mobility.
The College is located on RMIT University’s City Campus and resides in the state of the art Swanston Academic and Emily
McPherson buildings.
For further details about the College, please visit:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-colleges/college-of-business
School of Economics, Finance and Marketing
The Department of Economics and Finance was formed in 1990. The School of Economics, Finance and Marketing was formed in 2005 and has strong research and teaching interests with in excess of 5,000 full time equivalent undergraduate and postgraduate students. The School has 75 full-time experienced and highly qualified academic staff; they are complemented by a cohort of offshore staff and part-time specialised staff ensuring relevance of its academic programs.
The School aims to be recognised as leading the way in providing industry focused degrees that are evidenced by the provision of high quality academic programs that are not only responsive to the needs of the professions, but also provide leadership in innovative thinking pertinent in creating strategic directions for the professions in the public interest.
The School offers the following undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs known for their practicality, industry relevance and flexible delivery:
Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) Bachelor of Business (Marketing) Master of Finance Master of Marketing
The School prides itself on its educational contribution to the global business community. It attracts many international students into its programs and offers its programs and offers its degrees through long-standing educational partnerships in several countries throughout South-East Asia, Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia.
The School also offers the following research degrees:
Master of Business Doctor of Philosophy
The School aims to continuously develop and attain an excellent research profile to underpin its teaching and community activities. Research strategies include:
identifying and utilising key research opportunities in its discipline areas to address current and emerging issues of importance to practitioners; promoting team-based research activities within and across disciplines and institutions; providing strong financial and other support to enhance research outputs;
- Proven ability to sustain and grow Research Groups and Centres through the attraction of external funding.
- Extensive experience in attracting and supervising higher degree by research candidates to maximise research
performance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead improvement of academic standards, including implementing best practice teaching
strategies and dissemination of innovative practices.
- Evidence of demonstrated strategic leadership in a large organisational unit or University-wide initiative and effective
membership of a management team that developed and achieved shared goals and objectives.
- Demonstrated experience in financial, governance and quality management systems within a University.
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills including the ability to consult with
senior executives, external bodies, produce executive reports, negotiate agreed directions, outcomes and targets within a collaborative environment.
Qualifications
Mandatory: PhD in relevant field
Preferred: Completion of the Essentials in Tertiary Teaching Practice program or equivalent^1 (if the appointed candidate does not meet this requirement at time of appointment, they will be supported to complete this as a requirement to fulfil their probation).
Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check
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1 Equivalence is defined in the exemption criteria at http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=3sdrya7u8m9v
