Professor of Educational and Developmental Psychology

Job No: 620979

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $192,149 pa Level E (plus 17% employer superannuation)

The University

Monash is full of thinkers and doers who are looking for their next challenge. So if you’ve forged a rewarding career so far, this role provides the perfect platform to join us. You’ll have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure and teaching spaces to do exciting work, along with opportunities to collaborate internationally. You’ll be part of a university that’s made up of inspirational, challenging thinkers and doers – and continue doing work that makes a lasting impact.

The Opportunity

The School of Educational Psychology and Counselling is looking to appoint an outstanding academic to join our high-performing team. The Professor of Educational and Developmental Psychology will provide academic leadership and foster excellence in research, teaching, professional activities and policy development. The Faculty of Education is recognised worldwide for the quality of its research, teaching and service. 

The Professor of Educational and Developmental Psychology is a key leadership role and contributes to the achievement of the Faculty's goals through a program of research focused on cognitive psychological approaches to the study of language acquisition and development, especially literacy; socio-cognitive approaches to the study of classroom interaction, children's conceptual development and learning sciences. The Professor of Educational and Developmental Psychology will play a pivotal role in providing strong and committed leadership that will inspire staff with a strong vision for education, research and engagement, and that may involve the development of new courses. 

Reporting to the Head of School, the Professor, Educational and Developmental Psychology is responsible for fostering research excellence and impact through procuring competitive research grants, leading significant research projects and working with other staff to develop research links. The position will provide strong and committed leadership in teaching, curriculum development and research training by participating in the Faculty’s curriculum planning and development processes, academic committees, and relevant examination processes. 

The Benefits

We offer you an engaging and dynamic role that includes many opportunities to network with highly motivated colleagues around the globe, as part of a committed and professional team. Our collaborative and supportive environment will offer you many benefits, including a competitive salary and opportunities for training and development. This challenging role will deliver great rewards to the right applicant.

A competitive remuneration package, including employer superannuation contribution of 17%, relocation and travel assistance, removal allowance, salary packaging and generous parental leave. Additionally, Monash offers a range of development programs, support for research study and overseas work, and flexible work arrangements.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills and successes of our staff. We invite you to join us as part of our dynamic learning programs and high-quality research environment. We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that respects and embraces differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders. 

This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

Your application must address the selection criteria and we encourage you to keep your application concise. Please refer to “How to apply for Monash Jobs”.

At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. This position at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

Position Description

 Professor of Educational and Developmental Psychology

Enquiries 

Professor Andrea Reupert, School of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Education +61 409 160 508

Closing Date

Wednesday 29 September 2021, 11:55pm AEST

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