[Commlist] Vacancy: Professor and Head of School, School of Media, Film and Journalism , Monash University

      *Professor and Head of School, School of Media, Film and Journalism*

*Job No.:* 682766

*Location: *Caulfield campus

*Employment Type:* Full-time

*Duration:* Continuing appointment

*Remuneration:* $226,052 pa Level E (plus 17% employer superannuation)

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

*The Opportunity*

An exciting opportunity exists to join the School of Media, Film and 
Journalism as the Head of School, and a professorship in any discipline 
of MFJ. MFJ is a vibrant School for creative and critical engagement 
with media, journalism, communications and screen studies. It offers a 
distinctive blend of theoretical depth and practice-based expertise, 
offering cutting-edge facilities including the Monash Media Lab and 
extraordinary student-focused opportunities such as MOJO News and The 
Struggle. With a strong focus on digital media, ethical storytelling and 
global perspectives, MFJ is poised for its next phase of development and 
now seeks an ambitious leader to envision and deliver this.

MFJ delivers three of the highest performing and most exciting degrees 
offered in the Faculty of Arts - the Bachelor of Media Communication, 
the Master of Communications and Media Studies and the Master of 
Cultural and Creative Industries. The School is home to some of 
Australia’s most dynamic and active academics, and research, practice, 
technology change and innovation are key foci.

As Head of School, the successful candidate will provide strategic 
leadership to the School of MFJ, and will be a member of the Faculty 
executive and contribute to the development of the Faculty strategic 
plan. The appointee will inspire staff with a strong vision for 
education, engagement and research. The Head of School will be expected 
to deliver a vision for the development of innovative educational 
programmes which create excellent experiences for students, strengthen 
and grow the research ambitions of the School, and seek meaningful and 
strategic partnerships with other academic endeavours and in industry.

In particular, the appointee will play a leading role in driving 
strategic change for the disciplines of the School, including ongoing 
development and modernisation of the curriculum, and progressing work on 
decolonising research and teaching; fostering stronger industry 
engagement in all areas; and boosting recruitment in undergraduate and 
masters-level programs.

The Head of School will be part of a revitalised structure aligning 
staff to reinvigorated clusters of research excellence including the 
Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub and the newly 
established Constructive Institute Asia Pacific, which will drive the 
future of media, film and journalism in the Asia Pacific region. The 
Head of School will shape the media landscape through these research 
centres, impacting national policy, enhancing curriculum and setting up 
the next generation of students.

You will have a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline and a 
track record in any discipline area represented in the School. You will 
be a visionary leader who exhibits qualities of collaboration and 
collegiality, and possess highly developed interpersonal and 
communication skills including the ability to liaise well with others 
and a demonstrated ability to encourage a culture of attracting external 
funding in the form of national competitive grants, philanthropy, other 
research income, and industry partnerships.

*About Monash University*

At Monash <https://www.monash.edu/>, work feels different. There’s a 
sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a 
place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity 
<https://www.monash.edu/about/who/a-culture-of-integrity-and-respect/equity-diversity-inclusion/staff>, 
and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and 
expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace 
culture <https://www.monash.edu/jobs/inclusive-workplace> where everyone 
is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom 
<https://www.monash.edu/about/who/freedom-of-speech-and-academic-freedom>, 
you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, 
world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

Learn more about Monash <https://www.monash.edu/>.

*Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves 
and our communities - #ChangeIt <https://change-it.monash.edu/> 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 
<https://www.monash.edu/gender-equity/parents>.

*To Apply*

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for 
Monash Jobs 
<https://www.monash.edu/jobs/how-to-apply/applying-for-the-job>'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths 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 at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please 
contact us at (hr-recruitment /at/ monash.edu) 
<mailto:(hr-recruitment /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:* Professor Katie Stevenson, Dean, Faculty of Arts - 
(katie.stevenson /at/ monash.edu) <mailto:(katie.stevenson /at/ monash.edu)>

*Position Description: *Professor and Head of School - MFJ 
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*Applications Close:* Sunday 7 September 2025, 11:55pm AEST

*Supporting a diverse workforce*


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