This is a Associate Professor - Economics role with Monash University based in Caulfield East, VIC, AU Monash University Role Seniority - senior More about the Associate Professor - Economics role at Monash University Associate Professor Job No.: 692790 Location: Caulfield campus Employment Type: Full-time Duration: Continuing appointment Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package will apply plus 17% employer superannuation Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University Join our inclusive, collaborative community Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them The Opportunity The Department of Economics is seeking a Level D Academic to provide strategic leadership and advance excellence in research, teaching, professional engagement, and policy development within the discipline. This role strengthens the academic standing of the department, contributes to the University’s strategic objectives, and enhances impact across scholarly communities and broader society. In this role, you will be responsible for leading advanced research initiatives, maintaining a strong publication record, and supervising research students and early career researchers. You will drive the development of competitive research funding, contribute to curriculum planning and academic governance, support high-quality teaching outcomes, expand HDR engagement, and build strategic collaborations across the University and with external national and international partners. As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate internationally recognised scholarly expertise in economics, supported by a strong and sustained research trajectory. You will exhibit a proven capacity to secure diverse research funding, supervise postgraduate researchers, and deliver high-quality teaching. You will also bring advanced academic leadership capability, experience engaging with policy and government sectors, and a clear alignment with strategic research priorities within the discipline. About Monash University At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We value difference and diversity , and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed. Together with our commitment to academic freedom , you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. Learn more about Monash . Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - ChangeIt with us. Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents . To Apply For instructions on how to apply, please refer to ' How to apply for Monash Jobs '. Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion. Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University. Enquiries: Professor Arthur Campbell, Department of Economics, Arthur.campbell@monash.edu Position Description: Associate Professor Applications Close: Sunday 19th of July 2026, 11:55pm AEST Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Monash University team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Leading research initiatives Supervising students Enhancing academic standing Key Strengths Research expertise Teaching capability Leadership skills Grant writing Curriculum development Collaboration A Final Note: This is a role with Monash University not with Hatch.
