Associate Professor Of Psychology - Indigenous

Monash University.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Monash University in Clayton, Melbourne, seeks an Associate Professor of Psychology to lead research and teaching focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s social and emotional well‑being. The role also oversees the Murrup Bung‑allambee Indigenous Psychology Group and guides its research agenda.

Applicants should hold a doctoral qualification or equivalent experience and demonstrate a strong track record in culturally responsive, decolonial approaches to psychology teaching and

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification and/or significant experience in psychology or related field.
• Experience leading research groups and teaching at university level.
• Ability to mentor Indigenous students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and teaching for the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s social and emotional well‑being.
• Provide academic leadership of the Murrup Bung‑allambee Indigenous Psychology Group and guide its research agenda.
• Mentor Indigenous students and staff involved with the group and promote culturally responsive and decolonial teaching approaches.

Skills

Research leadership

Teaching leadership

Mentoring

Indigenous engagement

Education

Doctoral qualification or significant experience

Job description

Job No.:697738

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

• Identified role. Open to Indigenous applicants only
• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of School, the focus of this role will be to lead both research and teaching for the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s social and emotional well-being.

As the successful candidate you will be responsible for providing academic leadership of the Murrup Bung-allambee Indigenous Psychology Group, guiding its research agenda, mentoring Indigenous students and staff engaged with the group, and continuing its work advancing culturally responsive and decolonial approaches to psychology teaching and practice.

The appointee will have adoctoral qualification and/or recognised significant experience in the relevant discipline area.

About Monash University

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at **************@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: ProfessorShantha Rajaratnam,Head of School, School of Psychological Sciences [phone])

Position Description: Associate Professor of Psychology - Level D - Indigenous

Applications Close:Monday 12 October 2026, 11:55pm AEST

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