Indigenous Psychology Leader & Research Scholar

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

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