Associate Professor/ Professor

Associate Professor/Professor – Film and Screen Join Monash University and apply for the Associate Professor/Professor – Film and Screen role. Job Details Job No.: Location: Caulfield campus Employment Type: Full-time Duration: Continuing appointment Remuneration: $175,487 - $193,326 pa Level D / $226,052 pa Level E (plus 17% employer superannuation) Opportunity The School of Media, Film and Journalism is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor (Level D) or Professor (Level E) of Film and Screen to provide leadership and foster excellence in research, teaching, and professional engagement. This role will drive the School’s strategic vision, strengthen research culture, and advance its influence within the academic community, industry, and broader society. The role provides academic leadership through delivering lectures, tutorials, workshops, and practical sessions, developing and coordinating course materials, supervising postgraduate and PhD students, and conducting original research that produces high‑quality publications and secures competitive grants. At Level E, you will also lead curriculum development, mentor early‑career researchers, and foster strategic national and international industry, community, and academic partnerships. Key Responsibilities Deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops and practical sessions on film and screen subjects. Develop and coordinate course materials and assess student learning outcomes. Supervise and mentor postgraduate and PhD students. Produce original research of international standing and publish in high‑impact journals. Secure competitive research funding and manage research projects. Lead curriculum development and maintain industry, community and academic partnerships. Qualifications and Experience PhD or equivalent in Film Studies, Media Studies or related field. Demonstrated record of high‑quality teaching and curriculum development. Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals. Experience in securing external research funding. Evidence of mentoring and supervising postgraduate students. Expertise in one or more of the following: environmental and screen studies, streaming platforms, or screen and cultural diversity. For Level D: advanced leadership, mentorship and engagement within the discipline nationally and internationally. For Level E: executive leadership, success in generating research income, and ability to cultivate sustained industry, community and global academic partnerships. About Monash University Monash is a world‑top 50 university with a strong commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion. The School of Media, Film and Journalism is ranked 47th globally for Communication and Media Studies and is part of a faculty that is consistently among the top five in Australia. Monash offers world‑class research facilities, industry opportunities and a supportive inclusive workplace culture. We value difference and diversity, and champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed. Apply For instructions on how to apply, please refer to ‘How to apply for Monash Jobs’. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria. Diversity is a strength at Monash; we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact with an email title ‘Reasonable Adjustments Request’ for a confidential discussion. Your employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre‑employment and/or background checks required for the role. Enquiries: Professor Olivia Khoo, Head of Film, Screen and Culture, School of Media, Film and Journalism, Applications Closed: Sunday 11 January 2026, 11:55 pm AEDT. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies that enable staff to combine work and personal commitments, including support for parents. Monash is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to diversity and inclusion, and we channel our values into all aspects of our work. #J-18808-Ljbffr