Professor of Practice in International Business, Logistics and Supply Chain

• Exciting opportunity to lead and further develop the School of International Business, Logistics and Supply Chain
• Located in Camperdown
• 2-year fixed term (0.2 FTE) position with an attractive remuneration package

 

About the opportunity

 

The University of Sydney Business School is one of the Asia-Pacific region's premier centres for engaged and innovative business research and education. With a highly international outlook, more than 92,000 alumni, over 560 FTE staff, and 11,000 students from more than 65 countries, the Business School delivers a comprehensive suite of programs, including the globally recognised MBA.

 

We are seeking an internationally respected business leader to join us as a Professor of Practice in International Business or Supply Chain Management within the School of International Business, Logistics and Supply Chain.

 

A Professor of Practice is recognised as a distinguished leader in their field, known for significant professional achievements, influence, and contribution to industry. Through their extensive experience and networks, they strengthen the connection between academia and practice, enriching student learning and contributing to the advancement of their profession.

 

The successful appointee will contribute to the School's strategic vision through leadership, industry engagement, governance, and collaboration with students, faculty, alumni, and external stakeholders. They will strengthen the School's connections with industry and government while helping prepare graduates to address increasingly complex international business or supply chain challenges.

 

 

About you (skills, capabilities and experience)

 

The Professor of Practice will:

 

• Be a recognised and influential leader in international business OR supply chain management with a distinguished record of professional achievement and impact.
• Lead meaningful collaborations and partnerships with business, government, industry bodies, and community organisations across domestic and international markets.
• Provide thought leadership on contemporary issues shaping international business, trade, globalisation, and cross-border commercial activity OR issues such as supply chain resilience, digital transformation, sustainability, risk management, and global logistics.
• Advance the profession by integrating professional expertise with academic scholarship and evidence-based practice.
• Make an outstanding contribution to student learning, professional engagement, and industry-connected education.
• Contribute to the School's national and international profile through engagement with industry, government, media, and professional networks.
• Make a significant contribution to governance and collegial life within the University.
• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, collaboration, excellence, and impact.

 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

 

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

 

Pre-employment checks

 

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

 

EEO statement 

 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

 

How to apply

 

Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role)  can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

 

Candidate Information Brochure

 

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Jiang, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected].

 

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Applications Close

Sunday 29 November 2026 11:59 PM