Professor and Head of Department of Psychology

Head the Asia hub in psychology within the Monash global program of psychological sciences Develop strengths in clinical psychology, mental health, and neurodevelopment Advance workforce and research capabilities and health impacts in Southeast Asia

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

At a time of continuing growth and ambition, Monash University Malaysia is actively recruiting a new Professor and Head for the Department of Psychology within the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

Monash University is Australia’s largest university and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight, a group of Australia's eight leading research universities. The University is consistently ranked among the world’s top universities, at 37th globally in the QS World University Rankings and 58th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings in 2025

Monash University is a global university with four campuses in Australia and a campus in Malaysia and Indonesia. In India, Monash Research Academy is a postgraduate research and PhD training partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, whilst Monash-Suzhou is a partnership between Monash University and Southeast University.

Established in 1998, Monash University Malaysia is Monash’s third-largest campus and one of Malaysia’s most respected higher education institutions. It has graduated more than 27,500 students, including 800 PhDs. More than 9,700 students representing approximately 77 nationalities are currently enrolled at Monash Malaysia.

In line with Monash University’s strategic plan, Impact 2030, research at Monash Malaysia focuses on issues of national and global significance. At Monash Malaysia, research aims to formulate and implement solutions that could mitigate the effects of climate change, promote geopolitical security in the ASEAN region and improve health and wellbeing to enable communities to thrive. research projects and researchers are making long-term and sustainable impact across health, economics, policy, technology, the environment and society at large. At Monash Malaysia a broad range of world-class infrastructure and services also support the needs of the research community and industry.

Located in Greater Kuala Lumpur, one of the region’s industrial hotspots, Monash Malaysia sits in the heart of the rapidly developing economic corridor linking Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and beyond. At Monash Malaysia, education and research are oriented towards deep engagement with this dynamic socio-economic and industrial landscape

For more about Monash Malaysia, visit www.monash.edu.my

Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences was established in 2005. The School’s vision is to become a leading medical school in Asia, as measured by the quality and impact of its teaching and research, and, through these, to engage with and serve the community. By pursuing this vision, the school contributes to the University’s mission to improve the human condition by advancing knowledge and fostering creativity.

The School offers the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine, Bachelor of Human Nutrition, Bachelor of Psychology and Business, Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours), Master of Professional Counselling, Master of Biotechnology, Master of Biomedical Science and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs. 

Delivery of the medicine program is spread over several locations with the first two years being taught at the Monash University Malaysia at Main Campus in Bandar Sunway, Selangor while the subsequent three years are taught at the Clinical School in Johor Bahru. 

For more information, please visit: https://www.monash.edu.my/jcsmhs

Department of Psychology

Teaching in psychology at Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, commenced in 2007 with the establishment of the Discipline of Psychology, coinciding with the introduction of the Bachelor of Psychological Science and Business program (now known as Bachelor of Psychology and Business). In 2011, the introduction of an Honours degree in Psychological Science (now known as Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)) expanded the academic offerings. The Discipline of Psychology was subsequently elevated to the Department of Psychology in 2015, coinciding with the launch of two new programs: Bachelor of Psychological Science (now known as Bachelor of Psychology) and Master of Professional Counselling. The Department is envisaged to launch the Master of Clinical Psychology in 2025

The department boasts excellent research facilities in areas such as cognitive neuroscience, clinical/counselling psychology, and social and cross-cultural psychology. The (Future) Southeast Asian Centre for Workforce Wellbeing unite researchers from the Department of Psychology and the School of Business, along with colleagues from Malaysia and Indonesia, to study how people can thrive at work in Southeast Asia via three specialised research labs: +Lab, Inclusion Lab, and the Wellmetric Lab.

For more on the Future Centre see https://www.monash.edu.my/workplace-wellbeing-centre

Situated at the main campus of Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia in Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, the Department continues to evolve and thrive.

For more information, please visit https://www.monash.edu.my/jcsmhs/department-of-psychology

The Department in Malaysia is well-interconnected with the Monash School of Psychological Sciences in Australia, positioning it to further adapt and develop strengths in research and education programs for the benefit of the Southeast Asian region. The Psychological Sciences were established at Monash over 60 years ago and now rank amongst the best in the world, at 52nd in globally in the QS World University Rankings and 50th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings in 2024. The research strengths of this multinational academic community are organised into six core research programs: Addiction and Mental Health, Ageing and Neurodegeneration, Brain Injury and Rehabilitation, Brain Mapping and Modelling, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Neurodevelopment, and Sleep and Circadian Rhythms

For more about Monash University School of Psychological Sciences see
https://www.monash.edu/medicine/psych  

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

To lead the continuing success of psychology in this high-performing, global university environment, candidates must bring a doctoral qualification (PhD) and evidence of outstanding scholarly research activity of an international standard in an area of psychology (ideally workplace mental health or child and adolescent mental health) and a demonstrated ongoing commitment to research. Qualified as a psychologist, and preferably as a clinical psychologist, with an internationally recognised professional registration (or eligible to register), candidates bring proven capabilities in the management of research, education and administration including the ability to develop and implement of research strategies for that support with broader institutional research priorities, and a vision for education programs and delivery that meet the institution’s and professional standards and workforce needs. The University will support the international relocation of the right candidate and their dependents to take up this position, if required.

TO LEARN MORE, AND TO APPLY

The University has engaged global academic search firm De Sailly Search to handle the recruitment process. To learn more about the opportunity, candidates are encouraged to make a confidential enquiry via email to Dr Rosalind De Sailly, at MUMPsych@desailly.com.au

More information about the position and instructions on how to apply are available at the website https://desailly.com.au/opportunities/MUMPsych

Applications are to be sent via email to the address above, and must include:

• a cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position and an introduction to your vision for the department of psychology;
• a criteria statement of no more than four pages, systematically addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description;
• a full academic CV;
• names and contact details of five referees. Nominated referees are to include at least two who have been at a peer level or above at your organisation within the past two years, and at least one past supervisor within the past two years.

Referees are not contacted without prior consultation with applicants.