Professor of Education

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package will apply plus 17% employer superannuation

• Join the Faculty of Education - ranked number 2 in Australia and 18th globally (QS and THE rankings)
• Amplify your impact at a global top 50 University - whilst living in the 4th most liveable city in the world
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Faculty of Education at Monash University invites applications for a Professor of Education to provide outstanding academic leadership and drive internationally leading research.

This is a strategic appointment for a globally recognised scholar with a strong track record of high-impact publications and success in securing major competitive research funding. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the Faculty’s research agenda, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhancing our global reputation for excellence in education research.

Ranked #2 in Australia and #18 globally for Education (QS & THE Rankings), the Faculty offers an ambitious and collaborative environment with significant capacity for research growth and impact.

The appointed Professor will lead and grow a program of internationally recognised Education research, including securing substantial competitive research funding and building large-scale research initiatives. The appointment will also provide mentoring and capacity building for early- and mid-career researchers and HDR candidates. The Professor will foster strategic partnerships across academia, industry, and policy sectors and provide leadership in teaching and curriculum development.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of education research and practice within a high-performing and globally connected Faculty of Education. 

About You

You are an internationally recognised leader in education research, with a distinguished record of scholarly achievement and a sustained trajectory of high-quality publications.

You bring:

• A strong track record of securing major competitive research grants and leading large-scale research programs.
• Evidence of research excellence and impact at an international level.
• Expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed methods research.
• Proven leadership in building and mentoring high-performing research teams.
• Success in attracting and supervising high-calibre HDR students.
• Experience developing impactful partnerships across sectors, including government, industry, and community.

You will demonstrate the capacity to shape research directions at scale, influence policy and practice, and contribute to a vibrant, collaborative academic culture.

Applicants from all areas of Education and Educational Psychology are encouraged to apply.

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'. Applicants are required to submit a written response addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria, not exceeding two pages in length.

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: Professor Mary Ryan, Dean, Faculty of Education, Mary.Ryan@monash.edu  

Position Description: Professor of Education

Applications Close: Sunday 7 June 2026, 11:55pm AEST

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