Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor – Microbiology Full-time NEW

Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor – Microbiology

Join Monash University's Department of Microbiology and help shape the future of microbiology research and education. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished academic to develop or lead an innovative research program, deliver outstanding teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and contribute to the Department's academic leadership and global reputation for excellence in biomedical research.

This position will be responsible for delivering engaging lectures, tutorials and practical classes, developing and coordinating curriculum, and providing high-quality teaching and assessment across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. You will supervise and mentor honours and higher degree by research students, contribute to postgraduate training, and foster an engaging and supportive learning environment. You will also develop and deliver a strong research program, producing high-quality publications, securing competitive external research funding and contributing to collaborative research projects, with opportunities to lead research teams. Through academic leadership, collegial collaboration and active engagement with the broader scientific community, you will contribute to the continued advancement and international standing of the discipline.

To be successful in this role you will have a doctoral qualification or equivalent standing in microbiology or a relevant discipline, with a strong record of research achievement, high-quality publications and success in securing external research funding. You will bring demonstrated tertiary teaching experience, including curriculum development and course coordination. A proven commitment to supervising higher degree by research students, alongside experience mentoring students and colleagues, is essential. You will also demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to provide academic leadership and build productive relationships across the University and the wider scientific community.

The Department offers a dynamic research environment spanning fundamental discovery science through to highly translational research, providing opportunities to drive discoveries with real-world impact. The Department drives the generation of new knowledge across the full spectrum of microbiology, and the development of innovative strategies to combat current and future health and environmental challenges. As a key contributor to the Centre to Impact AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance), we are well positioned to advance research addressing the growing global challenge of antimicrobial resistance. Strong clinical partnerships with Victorian Hospitals further support collaboration across laboratory and clinical settings, creating opportunities to translate research findings into meaningful improvements in health outcomes.

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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

As part of your application, please submit the following documents:

• A Cover Letter outlining your motivation and aspiration for the role
• A CV with a full list of publications
• A document addressing the Key Selection Criteria
• A teaching statement or philosophy (maximum two pages)

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

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 background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Enquiries: Professor Hayley Newton, Head, Department of Microbiology, hayley.newton@monash.edu

Applications Close: Monday 23 November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT

Please submit your application as soon as possible for this fabulous opportunity to join Monash University. Interviews will be held as strong applicants are identified. Applications will close when the role has been filled.