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60 seconds with … George Van Doorn

5 November 2008

Name: George Van Doorn
Org Unit: School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences
Title: Doctor / Lecturer
Dept: Psychological Studies

How long have you been with Monash University?

I've been a lecturer for most of this year. Before that I was a sessional academic staff member and a research assistant. I also completed my undergraduate degrees and PhD at the Monash Gippsland campus.

Prior to working at Monash, where were you located and what was your role?

I was a Sales and Solutions Consultant for Teletech when I was an undergraduate and a construction labourer before I came to university.

What challenges are ahead in your current role?

Getting publications accepted, sourcing grant money, and finalising this semesters classes.

What is it about your job that holds your interest or is particularly satisfying?

I love conducting research, learning about topics that interest me and I'm pretty fond of interacting with students in lectures and tutorials. It's a great job.

What is your favourite place in the world and why?

The recording studio. Although you're ready to tear your hair out after you've played the same song 40 times or heard the same drum-beat for eight hours straight, there's nothing like hearing a song you've written being pieced together into a final, polished product.

What is the best piece of advice you have received?

Always have a back-up plan.

What is something about yourself that most of your colleagues wouldn't know?

I play in two bands that both have record deals. One of them also has a deal to distribute our music electronically e.g., through iTunes.

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