Senior Lecturer​/Associate Professor - Journalism

Organisation/Company MONASH UNIVERSITY Research Field Communication sciences Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Country Australia Final date to receive applications 11 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Job No.: 686726

Location: Caulfield campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative and growing social science community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

Join Monash Arts – Where Innovation Meets Excellence!

Monash Arts is one of Australia's largest and most dynamic arts faculties, excelling in humanities, performing arts, languages, and social sciences. We champion innovative studies that intersect traditional disciplines, delivered across eight schools and six campuses globally. Our faculty is renowned for cutting-edge research and passionate teaching.

At the School of Media, Film, and Journalism, located at Monash University’s Caulfield campus, we lead in teaching and research on the theoretical, historical, social, and industrial contexts of media and culture. We tackle contemporary issues such as online misinformation, #MeToo, and climate change communication. Our programs offer students cutting-edge experiences and our research shapes the evolving digital media landscape.

We are ranked 47th in the world for Communication and Media Studies and 5th in Australia (QS Subject Ranking, 2024). Situated within the Faculty of Arts, Arts and Humanities was ranked No. 52 in the world and No. 4 in Australia (Times Higher Education World University Ranking, 2024).

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Lecturer (Level

C) or Associate Professor (Level

D) in Journalism to drive excellence in teaching and research within a dynamic, future-oriented academic environment. This position will strengthen the School’s leadership in innovative journalism scholarship and education, advancing critical inquiry and creative engagement with global, technological, and societal change.

In this role, you will prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, and seminars across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, develop and coordinate units, and supervise honours and higher degree research students. At Level D, you will also lead major research initiatives, guide academic teams, and contribute to strategic and professional leadership within the discipline.

About You

As the successful candidate, you will bring demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum development within a tertiary environment, with the proven ability to produce high-quality research and foster productive academic collaborations.

Ideally you will possess expertise in one or more of the following research areas: digital journalism; political communication; misinformation/disinformation; and/or global news production/consumption.

For a Level C appointment, you will demonstrate a strong publication record, success in securing external research funding, and experience in supervising postgraduate research students.

For a Level D appointment, you will show distinction in research leadership, mentorship, and national or international engagement within the discipline. A commitment to advancing scholarly innovation and contributing collegially to the academic community is essential.

About Monash University

AtMonash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom , you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities -#Change It with us.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents .

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths  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  you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment 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: Deputy Head of School, Matt Mitchell

Applications Close: Sunday 11 January 2026, 11:55pm AEDT