Associate Professor (Psychology) - Faculty of Psychology and Social Sciences

Cyberjaya Education Group Berhad; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cyberjaya is seeking an Associate Professor in Psychology to provide academic leadership in teaching and research. This role involves overseeing postgraduate students, leading funded research projects, and contributing to curriculum development. Candidates should have a PhD in Psychology and a strong publication record in indexed journals. The ideal applicant will also possess excellent teaching skills and a commitment to academic excellence and community engagement.

Qualifications

• PhD in the relevant field of Psychology.
• Proven track record of scholarly publications in indexed journals.
• Demonstrated ability to secure competitive research grants.
• Strong postgraduate supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise in advanced areas of psychology.
• Supervise Master’s and PhD research in psychology.
• Lead funded research projects and publish.
• Contribute to professional networks and associations.
• Promote ethical practice in psychology.

Skills

Teaching

Research supervision

Publication in indexed journals

Grant securing

Mentoring

Networking

Education

PhD in Psychology

Job description

Associate Professor (Psychology) - Faculty of Psychology and Social Sciences

The Associate Professor in Psychology will provide academic leadership in teaching, research, and supervision. The role involves delivering advanced courses, guiding postgraduate students, and leading high-impact research in psychology. The successful candidate is expected to secure research funding, publish in indexed journals, mentor junior faculty, and contribute to curriculum development and professional practice. Strong collaboration with industry, professional bodies, and the community is also essential to support the growth of the programme and the university’s academic reputation.

Responsiblities

• Teach and supervise in advanced areas such as cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, personality, and research methods.
• Supervise Master’s and PhD research in psychology.
• Lead funded research projects and publish in international journals.
• Contribute to professional networks and psychological associations.
• Promote ethical practice and critical inquiry across psychology teaching and research.

Qualifications:

a) Required Qualifications

• PhD in the relevant field of Psychology.
• Proven track record of scholarly publications in indexed journals.
• Demonstrated ability to secure competitive research grants.
• Strong postgraduate supervision experience (Master’s and/or PhD).

b) Preffered Qualifications

• Excellent teaching evaluations and evidence of curriculum leadership.
• Active involvement in professional bodies/associations.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and networking skills.
• Commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement.

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