Professor in Artificial Intelligence, Digital Technologies and Analytics

Job Description

• Full-time, Ongoing position at Academic Level E.
• Parramatta City campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $230,375 – $238,446 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Lead teaching and research in technology and analytics for a rapidly evolving digital economy.

The Opportunity

Western Sydney University Business School is seeking a Professor in Business Analytics and AI Management to join the Business Technology and Analytics Discipline. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an AACSB-accredited Business School committed to excellence in teaching, research, industry engagement and societal impact.

The Business Technology and Analytics Discipline is a dynamic, forward-looking academic team undertaking applied and impactful research examining how artificial intelligence, business analytics and digital technologies enable novel operating models, capabilities and innovation to transform organisations, decision-making and work.

You will join the Business Technology and Analytics Discipline as an academic leader with a strong record in teaching, research and external engagement. In this role, you will strengthen the WSU Business School’s capability in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, and Responsible and Ethical AI applications in diverse organisational contexts.

What Success Looks Like:

• Maintain a national and international reputation for academic excellence in research and education.
• Lead innovative curriculum designs and best-practice approaches to provide transformational learning experiences for students.
• Establish productive relationships with external bodies that enhance the national and international standing of the Discipline.
• Lead strategic initiatives while fostering a collaborative and inclusive academic culture in the WSU Business School.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

You will be a well-rounded scholar with an internationally recognised research profile and a demonstrated reputation as an educator.

• A PhD in Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence Management or a related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and learning design across undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs delivering high-quality, innovative learning experiences.
• An established international research reputation evidenced by high quality publications, including publications in ABDC A* ranked journals or leading journals in your field.
• Evidence of success in securing competitive external research funding.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with industry, government, professional bodies, communities and other higher education institutions to enhance the national and international standing of the Discipline.
• A strong record of higher degree research supervision and the mentoring and development of academic staff.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Professor Dilupa Nakandala, Head of Discipline, Technology and Analytics via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF1705U.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Friday 11th September 2026.
• Working with Children Check: Not required.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application. Employer visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University's online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

To express your interest in the role, please prepare the following application materials:

• A comprehensive academic CV detailing your positions held (with dates), key achievements, education, professional training, qualifications (including dates of completion), and a summary of your research activity and outputs.
• A candidate statement (maximum five pages) outlining your vision for the role, what you hope to accomplish, and how your experience and skills align with the selection criteria.
• Contact details for three referees, including your relationship to each referee and why you have nominated them. Referees will only be contacted after prior consultation with you.
• Your earliest possible start date.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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