Lecturer (Education Focused)

Location: Caulfield campus

• 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

The School of Media, Film and Journalism are seeking a Lecturer (Education Focused) to drive innovation in media education, advance contemporary learning design and support Monash’s mission to address the challenges of the age. The position exists to elevate transformative teaching and research in communication studies, strengthening the University’s leadership in shaping thriving, informed and connected communities. 

In this position, you will design and deliver engaging learning experiences, create diverse and meaningful assessments, and provide timely, constructive feedback to support student progress. You will guide unit development, coordinate teaching teams, and refine curricula through reflective and evidence-informed improvements. The role also involves contributing to scholarly activity, supervising research students and actively participating in School and Faculty education initiatives. 

As the successful candidate you will bring advanced capability in teaching media production, with strong expertise in audio and video and additional strengths in visual communication, extended reality, and screenwriting. You will also have an established grounding in communication theory and contribute to research in communication and media production, engaging with emerging media technologies and their social impacts, and form collaborations that strengthen the School’s research culture and industry partnerships. 

About Monash University

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. 

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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.

To 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 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@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: Dr Andrew Johnson, Head of Film and Screen Studies, +61 3 9903 1196 

Position Description: Lecturer Education Focused

Applications Close: Monday 9th of February 2026, 11:55pm AEDT

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