Assistant Professor & Senior Assistant Professor, Business (Economics) - Mumbai & Chennai

Job no: 523014
Work type: Full Time
Location: India
Categories: Finance, Research support

• Build your academic career within a global top 100 university.

• Deliver high-impact teaching and research in India’s growth economy.

• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.  

• Multiple Assistant Professor and Senior Assistant Professor appointments available.

• Disciplines include Economics, Management/Marketing and Finance/Accounting.

• Attractive remuneration package offered.   

About the area

UWA India is a strategic international initiative of The University of Western Australia, created to deliver world-class Australian higher education within India. This initiative represents a significant expansion of UWA’s global education and research mission, with campuses located in Mumbai and Chennai. These campuses will offer high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs that are fully aligned with UWA’s academic standards, research priorities, and accreditation requirements. UWA India is establishing its education practice across UWA India locations, ensuring that programs meet the expectations of students, industry, and regulatory bodies in India. UWA India will maintain academic quality, integrity, and compliance while embedding cultural relevance and responsiveness to local needs.  

The campuses will actively engage with industry, government, and community partners to contribute to workforce development, applied research, and regional economic growth. Academic staff appointed to UWA India will play a critical role in this foundation stage by delivering teaching excellence, supporting student success, and building a research culture that aligns with UWA’s global reputation. Staff will also contribute to service activities and governance, ensuring the successful establishment and long-term growth of UWA’s presence in India.  

About the Department  

The Department of Business UWA India is integrally aligned with the UWA Business School, one of Australia’s leading business schools. Through this association, UWA India delivers high‑quality degree programs in economics, business and management, and advances impactful, world‑class research with global relevance. The Department encompasses the core disciplines of Economics, Management, and Finance and Accounting, integrating strong analytical and quantitative foundations with contemporary management and financial practice. Across these areas, the Department contributes to industry engagement, workforce development and regional economic growth through high-quality teaching and research.

About the opportunity 

• As an Assistant Professor or Senior Assistant Professor in the Department of Business at UWA India, you will contribute to high-quality teaching and learning, develop and disseminate impactful research, and participate in scholarly, service and governance activities that support UWA’s academic mission.

• At the Assistant Professor level, you will focus on delivering approved units, contributing to curriculum enhancement, developing a research profile with peer-reviewed outputs, participating in research funding applications and supervising students where appropriate.

• At Senior Assistant Professor level, you will make substantial contributions to programme and curriculum design and delivery, lead or co-lead scholarly initiatives, undertake independent and collaborative research that makes original contributions to the discipline, supervise research students, contribute actively to research funding applications and mentor junior staff.

About you   

Assistant Professor

• A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent academic standing.  

• Demonstrated ability to undertake high-quality research with potential to publish in international peer-reviewed journals.  

• Ability to independently teach in one or several of the following subject areas: economics; finance; general management; global business; human resource management and organisational behaviour; business communication; business statistics; entrepreneurship and innovation; marketing

• Evidence of an emerging research agenda aligned with the discipline.  

• Capacity to contribute to curriculum development and innovative learning initiatives.

Senior Assistant Professor

• A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent academic standing.

• Demonstrated track record of research excellence, including sustained publications in high‑quality international peer‑reviewed journals.

• Ability to independently teach in one or more of the following areas: economics, finance, management, global business, human resource management and organisational behaviour, business communication, business statistics, entrepreneurship and innovation, or marketing.

• Evidence of success in obtaining, or contributing to, competitive research funding.

• Demonstrated experience in, or commitment to, supervision or co‑supervision of Honours and/or HDR students.

Note: This position requires the satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening appropriate to a senior role, including verification of identity, qualifications and employment history, and any additional background or integrity checks required by applicable law or UWA India policies.

Position description:  

Assistant Professor - UWA India PD - Assistant Professor, Business.pdf

Senior Assistant Professor - UWA India PD - Senior Assistant Professor, Business.pdf

How to apply 

Please apply online by clicking and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 31 July 2026

This position is open to international applicants.  

About the University of Western Australia 

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities globally and is a proud member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight research‑intensive universities. Renowned for academic excellence, UWA offers a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports innovation, inquiry and professional growth. With vibrant campuses and a strong commitment to research‑led teaching, UWA provides an outstanding setting for ambitious academics to build their careers and make a meaningful impact.

Learn more about us.  

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity  

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including indigenous people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.   

 If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement.  

Advertised: 07 Jul 2026 India Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Jul 2026 India Standard Time

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply early, as UWA India reserves the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing date if recruitment requirements are met.

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