Professor - Criminology

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: Continuing appointment

• 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

At Monash, 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, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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

Learn more about Monash. 

Monash Arts is a prominent arts faculty in Australia known for its size, diversity, and dynamic nature. We excel in various disciplines, including humanities, performing arts, languages and social sciences, while encouraging the exploration of innovative studies that integrate traditional academic fields. Monash Arts offers a wide range of programs both within Australia and internationally, covering undergraduate diplomas and degrees, as well as postgraduate coursework and research degrees. To find out more visit our website at www.monash.edu/arts.

The School of Social Sciences is a top-ranked national and international institution, part of the Faculty, and among the largest in the social sciences. It promotes interdisciplinary teaching and research, offering diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Anthropology, Criminology, Human Geography, International Relations, Sociology, Politics, and Gender Studies. Our focus is on cultivating responsible global citizens.

Monash Criminology is internationally renowned for its global focus on crimes that cause widespread, measurable harm and the prevention of these harms. Monash criminologists examine crime and crime control in a time of massive social change and global mobility. We have a strong research culture, led by a dynamic group of researchers. Monash Criminology is distinct in Australia for its consistent success in attracting national and international competitive funding for major research. We are research leaders in global fields of inquiry including migration and border regulation, the exclusion and exploitation of vulnerable populations, domestic and family violence, imprisonment, technology facilitated harms, policing, and cybercrime. 

In teaching, Monash Criminology serves over 3000 undergraduates and 25+ postgraduates annually. We offer a Bachelor of Criminology, a unique Bachelor of Criminology and Policing, and upcoming programs like Cybercrime/Cybersecurity. These programs equip students for a wide range of Criminology-related careers.

Monash and the Faculty of Arts prioritise staff diversity and inclusivity, ensuring equitable decision-making and opportunities in their selection processes.

The Opportunity

Are you an exceptional academic with a passion for driving innovation and excellence in criminology research and teaching? 

The Level E academic position entails a unique responsibility for leadership and the cultivation of excellence in research, teaching, professional engagement, and policy development, spanning across the academic discipline, both within the University and the broader community, encompassing scholarly and general realms. As part of Monash Criminology's strategic development, this role focuses on the expansive domain of cybercrime and cybersecurity, including areas such as offending, victimisation, prevention, and regulation. 

We seek an exceptional academic who can pioneer and guide new directions in this field, collaborate effectively with our existing Criminology team, and forge valuable partnerships within the University and beyond. The ideal candidate at Level E brings a distinguished track record in this expansive area, marked by excellence, innovation, and collaborative achievements. Moreover, this role involves actively contributing to the development of novel teaching opportunities, including specialised programs and double degrees. Reporting directly to the Head of School, this position also holds supervisory responsibilities while not involving financial or budgetary duties.

The appointee will have a doctoral qualification; or equivalent accreditation and standing, and recognised as a leading authority in the relevant discipline. 

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities – #ChangeIt with us.

Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily.

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.

How to Apply

If you are ready to make an impact we encourage you to apply today! Please submit a detailed cover letter along with your resume. Your application must address the selection criteria. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to “How to apply for Monash Jobs”.

Enquiries

Professor Jack Corbett, Head of the School of Social Sciences, Jack.Corbett@monash.edu 

Position Description

Professor of Criminology

Closing Date

Friday 10 November 2023, 11:55 pm AEDT

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