Associate ProfessorJennifer McMahon
Associate Professor
Education
BIO
Dr Jenny McMahon is an award-winning researcher, teacher, and former elite athlete. With a research career spanning 14 years, five complimentary themes have become central to her work which include:
1. Abuse, violence and prevention measures.
2. Trauma.
3. Trauma-informed practices and their application to different contexts.
4. Trauma-informed research approaches, and
5. The development and advancement of qualitative methods.
Much of Dr. McMahon's research has foregrounded the voices of those who have been subjected to maltreatment, and the trauma that often results as a consequence, with the intention that social action may result. In the research sense, her development of trauma-informed research approaches, has created safer spaces for maltreatment and trauma stories to be shared without the risk of re-traumatization. Dr McMahon has been successful in attracting competitive funding which can be attributed to her ability to conceptualize, lead, and manage research projects, and to work effectively with colleagues from varied disciplines.
Dr. McMahon holds a deep commitment to collaboration. She has forged national and international research partnerships that have yielded numerous publications, grants, and speaking engagements.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Education (Hons - First class) (2007), James Cook University, Australia.
• PhD (2010), University of Tasmania, Australia.
• Certificate IV Training & Assessment (2013), Training and Education Institute Australiasia, Australia.
Dr McMahon contributes to teaching in Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood); Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Post-graduate Education degree programs. During her time at University of Tasmania, she has been awarded with the ‘Vice Chancellor Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning’ and ‘Teaching Merit Certificates’ exemplifying her commitment to assisting students to achieve positive learning experiences during their university studies.
Memberships:
Centre for Safeguarding and Child Protection in Sport (UK) – Associate Member.
Executive board member of the International Society of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise (QRSE).
Dr McMahon also serves on the editorial boards for: Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health; Sport Coaching Review and European Journal for Sport and Society.
1. Abuse, violence and prevention measures.
2. Trauma.
3. Trauma-informed practices and their application to different contexts.
4. Trauma-informed research approaches, and
5. The development and advancement of qualitative methods.
Much of Dr. McMahon's research has foregrounded the voices of those who have been subjected to maltreatment, and the trauma that often results as a consequence, with the intention that social action may result. In the research sense, her development of trauma-informed research approaches, has created safer spaces for maltreatment and trauma stories to be shared without the risk of re-traumatization. Dr McMahon has been successful in attracting competitive funding which can be attributed to her ability to conceptualize, lead, and manage research projects, and to work effectively with colleagues from varied disciplines.
Dr. McMahon holds a deep commitment to collaboration. She has forged national and international research partnerships that have yielded numerous publications, grants, and speaking engagements.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Education (Hons - First class) (2007), James Cook University, Australia.
• PhD (2010), University of Tasmania, Australia.
• Certificate IV Training & Assessment (2013), Training and Education Institute Australiasia, Australia.
Dr McMahon contributes to teaching in Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood); Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Post-graduate Education degree programs. During her time at University of Tasmania, she has been awarded with the ‘Vice Chancellor Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning’ and ‘Teaching Merit Certificates’ exemplifying her commitment to assisting students to achieve positive learning experiences during their university studies.
Memberships:
Centre for Safeguarding and Child Protection in Sport (UK) – Associate Member.
Executive board member of the International Society of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise (QRSE).
Dr McMahon also serves on the editorial boards for: Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health; Sport Coaching Review and European Journal for Sport and Society.
SCHOOL AND PORTFOLIO
- Faculty of Education