Postdoctoral Research Fellows Division of Business Experience. The Difference.

How to Apply

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Professor Martin Shanahan

Dean of Research

Telephone: +61 8 8302 0475

Email: martin.shanahan@unisa.edu.au

Lodgement Details

Please complete and lodge your application

via the UniSA online recruitment system.

Progressing through each of the stages and

attaching the relevant documents will ensure

your application requirements are met.

http://www.unisa.edu.au/hrm/careers

Applications Close:

5.00pm Friday 27 August 2010

Contents

Pg 1 Welcome from the Vice Chancellor Pg 2 Welcome to the Division Pg 3 About UniSA Pg 5 South Australia

Pg 6 Position Description

Welcome

University of South Australia

Recent University Achievements The 2009 Australian Universities Quality Agency audit commended UniSA in nine key areas including:

The systems and processes in place, both

onshore and offshore, for dealing with student issues.

The clarity of direction and the manner in which the University’s strategy New Horizons has been communicated to engage and inspire staff at all levels in the University.

Associate Professor Mahfuz Aziz won the nation’s highest honour for university teachers, the Prime Minister’s Award for Australian University Teacher of the Year, in 2009. Laureate Professor John Ralston AO, Director of the Ian Wark Research Institute and former South Australian of the Year, received the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering Clunies Ross Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009. In 2008, UniSA was awarded $45M through the Federal Government's Education Investment Fund, with support from the South Australian Government, towards a new Materials and Minerals Science Learning and Research facility to be located at the Mawson Lakes Campus. In 2009, UniSA Research Chair in Population Health, Professor John Lynch won an NHMRC Australia Fellowship worth $4M in research funding. In 2008, UniSA won the inaugural Ashley Goldsworthy Award for sustained collaboration between business and higher education from the Business/Higher Education Round Table. In the past three years 32 UniSA staff have been awarded 22 Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student

Learning, five have been awarded ALTC Awards for Teaching Excellence and, in 2009, one was awarded one of only nine ALTC Teaching Fellowships. Three top women researchers received highly prestigious Australian Research Council

Future Fellowships in 2009. Dr Rosie Le Cornu was named the Australian Teacher Education Association’s Pearson Teacher Educator of the Year in 2009.

The University of South Australia is a modern and innovative institution known for its strong and engaged research and experientially based teaching and learning conducted in partnership with industry and the professions. Our approach to teaching and learning emphasises flexible programs, student-centred learning, online delivery and the achievement of graduate qualities. We focus on strategic, basic and applied research in multidisciplinary teams, and on the commercialisation of intellectual property. Our international outlook encompasses international education activities and alumni, graduates who are equipped to work in a global context, significant and developing international research relationships, a culturally diverse staff and increasing student mobility. In all that we do, throughout the institution, we are committed to forming working partnerships and collaborations with other education organisations, business, industry and government. With Best Wishes Professor Peter Høj Vice Chancellor and President

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Welcome to the Division of Business Introduction Research

Internationalisation

Corporate Connections

At a Glance Staff: 340 (200 academic,

140 professional) Students: 11,508

Location: City West Schools: 5 University Research Institute: 1

University Research Centre: 1

Division Research Centres: 5

Division Research Journals: 6

Awards:

One of only eight Australian business schools accredited by EQUIS.

5-star rating for our MBA from the Good Universities Guide/Graduate Management Association of Australia in 2009 (International Graduate School of Business).

2009 SA Tourism Awards for Tourism Education & Training (School of Management).

Won $4.6 million in research grants in 2009.

1 Division of Business staff received citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council in 2010 (1 in 2009, 2 in 2008.

Professor Gerry Griffin Pro Vice Chancellor Division of Business

Introduction Welcome to the Division of Business at the

University of South Australia. The Division of

Business is the largest business school in South

Australia. As one of only eight Australian

business schools to be accredited by the

European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS),

the Division has attained international standing

and regard, with a reputation for quality and

excellence in research, teaching and community/

industry engagement. The Division of Business

educates professionals and citizens to the

highest standards; creates and disseminates

knowledge; and engages with our communities

to address the major issues of our time. With core values of scholarship, engagement,

social justice, sustainability, innovation and

openness, the Division of Business aspires to be

a leading contributor to business education in

Australia, supporting a highly-educated,

innovative, cohesive and sustainable society. The Division of Business comprises five

outstanding Schools :

School of Commerce

School of Law

School of Management

School of Marketing

International Graduate School of Business

Research There is a strong and dynamic culture of

academic scholarship and inquiry in the Division,

with the Schools responsible for a number of

active research centres, groups and journals: University Research Institute

Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing

Science

University Research Centre

Centre for Regulation and Market Analysis

Division Research Centres

Centre for Accounting, Governance and

Sustainability

Centre for Asian Business

Centre for Comparative Water Policies and

Laws

Centre for Human Resource Management

Centre for Tourism & Leisure Management

Journals edited in the Division of Business

Accounting, Auditing & Accountability

Journal

Accounting Forum

Journal of the Asia Pacific Centre for

Environmental Accountability

Journal of Applied Management Accounting

Research

Asia Pacific Journal of Arts and Cultural

Management

The Australian Economic History Review:

An Asia-Pacific Journal of Economic,

Business and Social History.

Internationalisation

Internationalisation is central to all Division of

Business activities. It is embedded in research,

program perspectives, commercial operations,

and campus culture.

The Division provides management education up to doctoral standard in Australia and overseas, particularly in Asia. The Division has:

Core academic staff from many countries,

and many international sessional and

visiting academics up to professorial level;

A student body which includes Australian

students from many ethnic backgrounds,

international students both in Australia and

offshore, and students in international

exchange programs;

Student exchange agreements with

Universities across the globe.

Corporate Connections

The Division of Business has rich connections

with the corporate, government and not-for-

profit sectors. The Division is widely

recognised by industry partners as responsive,

flexible, service oriented and practical. The

Division has strong international corporate

relationships through its research and its

transnational program alumni. The Division also works closely with

professional accreditation agencies of

international standing for the recognition of its

academic programs.

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision

UniSA will be a leading contributor to Australia

having the best higher education system in the

world, supporting the world’s best educated and

most innovative, cohesive and sustainable

society.

Mission

UniSA educates professionals and citizens to the

highest standards; creates and disseminates

knowledge; and engages with our communities

to address the major issues of our time.

Values

Scholarship

UniSA promotes and sustains open intellectual

enquiry characterised by high standards of ethics

and integrity. Academic rigour, excellence and

relevance underpin our actions in research and

its application, in teaching and learning and in

engagement with our communities.

Engagement

UniSA’s teaching and research connects strongly

with the issues of our local, national and

international stakeholders - students, alumni,

staff, partners, professions, government,

industry, academic peers and community groups.

Social justice

UniSA gives effect to reconciliation with

Indigenous Australians and builds social

cohesion by achieving equitable educational

access and outcomes across our diverse student

community, through research that aims to

improve the quality of life and by acting

responsibly as a corporate citizen.

Sustainability

UniSA contributes to environmentally,

economically, socially and culturally sustainable

development, and we aim to reduce our own

environmental impact.

Innovation

UniSA anticipates change and acts quickly to

seize opportunities and solve problems.

Openness

UniSA is outward looking, welcoming diversity

and the wide range of perspectives it brings,

international in outlook, collaborative, creative,

agile and enterprising.

Research at UniSA

The University fosters an intellectually

rigorous research environment and has 6

Research Institutes – each with the

multidisciplinary capacity to address research

questions in a range of priority areas including

sustainability, health and medical research,

telecommunications, marketing science,

materials science and social science research.

The University also has 14 Research Centres

and 7 Research Groups.

UniSA more than doubled its annual research

income between 2004 and 2009 from $26.5M

to approximately $57M.

Over the past three years 13 new UniSA

ResearchSA Chairs have been appointed and

the University now has 24 competitively

funded Research Fellows, including a National

Health and Medical Research Council

(NHMRC) Australia Fellowship worth $4M in

research funding. Three of UniSA’s top

female researchers received highly prestigious

Australian Research Council (ARC) Future

Fellowships. Four UniSA researchers are

members of the ARC’s College of Experts,

one is a member of the ARC Advisory Council,

and one is a member of the NHMRC Council.

UniSA was awarded $45M through the

Federal Government's Education Investment

Fund, with support from the South Australian

Government, towards a new Materials and

Minerals Science Learning and Research

facility at Mawson Lakes. State and Federal

governments have pledged $10M to support

the foundation of the International Centre for

Muslim and non-Muslim Understanding at

UniSA.

Further promoting our core values of cultural

diversity and international relevance, UniSA

also hosts the National Centre for Student

Equity in Higher Education.

About UniSA Vision, Mission and Values Research

At a Glance Location: South Australia, Australia Students: 36,000 International Students: 14,000 (approx) Metropolitan Campuses: City East, City West, Magill and Mawson Lakes Regional Campus: Whyalla Regional Centre: Mt Gambier Staff: 2,522 (approx) Alumni: 146,000 (approx-includes recorded alumni from antecedent institutions) Research Institutes: 6 Research Centres: 14 Revenue: c.A$480M in 2009 Research Income: A$57M in 2009

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Teaching and Learning at UniSA

The University strives to create learning

experiences that educate professionals, while

embracing excellence, equity and diversity as

core values. Through experiential learning and

flexible environments, we seek to actively

engage our students, preparing them to succeed

in their chosen profession and in life.

UniSA offers the most diverse educational choice

in South Australia, with undergraduate and

postgraduate programs in fields such as

physiotherapy, pharmacy, occupational therapy,

law, commerce, business, management,

computer and information science, engineering,

visual arts, psychology and more.

The University has approximately 36,000

students enrolled, and currently graduates

approximately 8,500 students every year. Since

its establishment in 1991, the University has

graduated over 100,000 students.

In 2009 UniSA received Learning and Teaching

Performance Fund improvement funding across

all academic divisions.

Seven individuals and teams from the University

of South Australia have been awarded 2010

Citations for Outstanding Contributions to

Student Learning from the Australian Learning

and Teaching Council.

UniSA Employee Benefits

UniSA offers a variety of generous employee

benefits including:

Minimum of 20 days paid leave per year

with paid long service leave after 10 years

of service.

Flexible work arrangements that support

work/life balance.

Salary sacrificing arrangements.

Up to 17 percent superannuation

contribution with contribution flexibility and

income protection insurance.

Staff development as an essential

component of the performance

management program.

Career development support for women

including mentoring and coaching.

Employee Assistance Program available to

staff and their direct family.

Access to private health insurance as

offered by Mutual Community in

conjunction with UniSA.

Community Engagement through the Tour

Down Under, Corporate Cup and

Graduations.

Access to workplace giving through a

pre-tax salary deduction.

Useful Link

www.unisa.edu.au/workingatunisa/benefits/benefits.asp

About UniSA

Teaching and Learning at UniSA Employee Benefits

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Adelaide

With its affordable lifestyle, relaxed and safe

atmosphere, Mediterranean climate, accessible

and convenient location, and reputation for

offering high quality education, Adelaide is a

consistently popular study destination. In fact, of

the 127 international cities surveyed by The

Economist Intelligence Unit in 2005, Adelaide

was ranked among the top five most liveable

cities in the world.

Originally inhabited for thousands of years by the

Kaurna Aboriginal people, the Adelaide plains

were settled by free European immigrants in

1836. The city of Adelaide was designed around

an innovative square-mile urban plan, bordered

by parklands with the River Torrens running

through its northern boundary. From this

foundation of balance and symmetry has

emerged a picturesque, progressive city of more

than 1.2 million people from over 150 ethnic

communities.

With its rich cultural background, Adelaide is

home to a vast array of restaurants and the

largest fresh produce market in the southern

hemisphere - in fact, South Australia is often

regarded as the food and wine centre of

Australia.

Adelaide is particularly well known as the

nation’s festival capital, hosting the Festival of

Arts, Fringe Festival and WOMADelaide in

addition to an annual calendar full of

multicultural, music, comedy and food festivals

and events. From the inspiring atmosphere at

events such as Writers’ Week and the Festival of

Ideas, to the gastronomic appeal of our various

food and wine festivals, you’re sure to find plenty

of opportunities to get involved in Adelaide’s

festival scene.

Sporting enthusiasts won’t miss out either.

Australia is generally well known as a sports-

loving nation and Adelaide is no exception. Each

year, Adelaide hosts a variety of premier national

and international sporting events including street

circuit motor racing, tennis and golf

championships, one-day and Test Series cricket

at the panoramic Adelaide Oval, and Australian

Rules football, to name just a few. It is also the

venue for the internationally acclaimed annual

Tour Down Under cycling event which features

some of the world’s top professional cycling

teams, including a team supported by UniSA.

The Tour Down Under made history in 2008

when it became the first cycling event outside of

Europe to be included in the UCI’s prestigious

ProTour circuit.

Cost of Living Adelaide is one of Australia’s most affordable

capital cities.

Entertainment and transport are considerably

cheaper than in other states in Australia. For

example, the following are indicative prices at

the time of publication:

All day parking in the City centre from $10

An adult ticket to the cinema is from $15

A main meal at a restaurant from $25

A main meal at a cafe from $10

A coffee from $3

Taxi fare from CBD to the airport from $20

18-hole round of golf from $18

An annual golf club membership from

$635

Ten-trip adult bus/train ticket $30

Useful Links For further information please visit the following:

South Australia:

www.unisa.edu.au/workingatunisa/why_work/welcome_to_SA.pdf www.southaustralia.com

University of South Australia:

www.unisa.edu.au

South Australia

Living in Adelaide

Cost of Living

At a Glance Population: 1,633,900 (December 2009)

Capital City: Adelaide

Area: 984,377 square kms

Coastline: 3,700 kms

Time zone: UTC + 9.5 hours

(10.5 hours during summer)

Currency: Australian Dollar (A$)

Average Temperature: Summer: 26-30ºC (78-86ºF) Autumn: 18-26ºC (64-78ºF) Winter: 15-17ºC (59-63ºF) Spring: 18-25ºC (64-77ºF) Source: Bureau of Meteorology 2007 Australian Bureau of Statistics 2010

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

POSITION ENVIRONMENT

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

POSITION DESCRIPTION Postdoctoral Research Fellow – up to 4 positions available

Division of Business – City West Campus, Adelaide Academic Level BRF

3 year fixed-term contract position Total Remuneration package $79K - $93K

The Postdoctoral Research Fellows will each conduct research in a School within the Division of

Business, and will be aligned with a Research Institute or Centre linked to their discipline area. These

positions have been developed to strengthen the research profile and capacity of the Centres, Institute,

and Schools in the Division of Business, University of South Australia. These positions will develop the

applicants’ ability to become leaders in their field by establishing a profile that will complement the work

of existing research specialisations within the Division of Business.

While focused mainly on research, the positions will provide applicants with the opportunity to develop

the teaching skills necessary for a well-rounded academic career, with an optional teaching load

component of one semester to be undertaken during the term of the contract.

The Division of Business comprises five schools with approximately 11,500 students, half of which are

international students studying in Adelaide and in a number of offshore locations. The School of

Commerce, School of Law, School of Management, School of Marketing, and the International

Graduate School of Business offer undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs and

research degrees (doctoral and masters).

The Division is internationally recognised for the quality of its programs – it was the second business

school in Australia to be accredited by the European Quality Improvement System, and the first to have

its offshore programs accredited. The Division delivers high quality business related research and

teaching that benefits the local and international community. It is recognised nationally for its research,

teaching and links with industry, makes a significant contribution to international business and

management research and education, particularly in Asia, and builds mutually beneficial long-term

relationships with business, government, professional groups and the wider community. Placing an

increased emphasis on its research profile, and mindful of the external environment, the Division of

Business is committed to continually improving the quality and impact of its research engagement and

activities.

There is a strong and dynamic culture of academic scholarship and inquiry in the Division, with the

Schools responsible for a number of active research centres and groups including the:

Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science

Centre for Regulation and Market Analysis

Centre for Accounting, Governance and Sustainability

Centre for Asian Business

Centre for Comparative Water Policies and Law

Centre for Human Resource Management

Centre for Tourism and Leisure Management

For details on these centres please visit www.unisa.edu.au/businessres/areas/default.asp

Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss their possible candidature with staff of the Division, particularly with the Director/s of the research Institute/Centre/s most aligned with their research interests, or with the Division’s Dean of Research.

This position reports to the relevant Head of School within the Division of Business, and the Director of the associated Research Institute or Centre.

1. Publish research in international journals and/or monographs.

2. Develop and pursue an individual research program that contributes to the Division’s research agenda and which generates opportunities for collaboration with other researchers within and external to the Division.

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SAFETY AND WELFARE

SELECTION CRITERIA

3. Contribute to, and where applicable lead, team research. 4. Apply for competitive research grants. 5. Contribute to submissions to external research funding bodies prepared by other Division

researchers. 6. Attract and (co-)supervise PhD students whose research contributes to the field. 7. Present papers and organise symposia at national and international conferences central to the

field and which profile the Division. 8. Contribute, where appropriate, to the promotion of research links with outside bodies. The duties as specified above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the

position.

Supervisors (any employee to whom other employees report) must follow and apply the

following:

Provide leadership to the workgroup in successfully implementing relevant aspects of the

University OHSW&IM system.

Implement OHSW&IM consultative arrangements and ensure staff participation.

Implement University OHSW&IM procedures for identifying hazards, assessing risk and

implementing appropriate control measures.

Implement University procedures for providing OHSW&IM related training.

Implement University OHSW&IM procedures for rehabilitation management.

Staff must also follow and apply the following:

Engage with OHSW&IM activities through participation in local area implementation of the system.

Contribute to the improvement of the OHSW&IM system through participation in consultative

forums.

Adopt work practices that support the OHSW&IM system.

Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others.

Essential

1. A Doctorate in a relevant discipline area.

2. A demonstrated capacity to identify and conduct high quality research, evidenced in publications preferably in highly-ranked referred journals, and with the ability to initiate and develop research proposals and submissions to obtain research funding from external bodies (through competitive research grants, tenders, contract research, consultancies, and cooperative projects).

3 Good organisational skills and experience in managing projects with multiple priorities, in monitoring workflow and in managing resources to meet objectives and deadlines.

4. High-level oral and written communication and liaison skills, with the ability to present information effectively and clearly to a wide audience, and contribute to the supervision of research students.

5. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including an ability to lead and work within a diverse team, and evidence of a commercially-oriented and entrepreneurial approach to establish effective relationships with government, industry, and community organisations.

6. Commitment to equal employment opportunities, recognition of diversity in the workplace and in educational processes.