Associate Professor (Forensic Medicine)

Cyberjaya; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyberjaya is seeking a passionate academic professional dedicated to high-quality teaching and learning. The role involves conducting lectures, mentoring students, and contributing to curriculum development in line with university standards.

The ideal candidate will hold an MBBS/MD or equivalent, with experience in academic administration and research initiatives. Join us to positively impact student development and academic excellence in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Qualified academic professional with a focus on high-quality teaching.
• Experience in curriculum development and student supervision.
• Strong research background in medical sciences or clinical medicine.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, and clinical teaching sessions.
• Develop and update curriculum and assessment tools.
• Conduct independent research and publish findings.
• Participate in academic administration and service activities.

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent with specialist qualification

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and motivated academic professional to join our team in delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences to students. The role involves developing and conducting lectures, tutorials, and academic activities in line with university standards and regulatory requirements, while supporting student development and academic progress. The successful candidate will also contribute to programme development, research activities, academic administration, and engagement initiatives that support the growth and excellence of the faculty and university.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, practicals, and clinical teaching sessions in assigned preclinical or clinical disciplines.
• Develop and update curriculum, teaching materials, assessment tools, and OSCE/clinical examination stations.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate medical students in coursework, clinical postings, and research projects.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, including simulation, case-based learning, and technology-enhanced learning.
• Mentor junior academic staff and contribute to the continuous improvement of teaching quality.

Research & Scholarly Activity

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in medical sciences, clinical medicine, medical education, or related fields.
• Publish regularly in indexed peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific/medical conferences.
• Secure research grants from internal and external funding bodies.
• Supervise postgraduate students (Master’s, PhD) and contribute to capacity building in medical research.
• Promote inter-disciplinary and translational research between pre-clinical and clinical areas.

Academic Administration & Service

• Contribute to faculty and university committees, curriculum review, accreditation, and quality assurance processes.
• Support student affairs, mentorship, and academic advising.
• Participate in outreach programmes, community health initiatives, and continuing medical education activities.
• Represent the faculty in national and international academic, clinical, and professional forums.

Skills and Experiences

Required Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent with specialist qualification (Master’s in Clinical Specialty, MRCP, FRCS, etc.).