Junior Lecturer & Senior Lecturer

Wawasan Open University [DU013(P)]; George Town; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

We are expanding our team! Come and join us!

In line with its tagline, ‘Think Tomorrow’, the university is transforming its curriculum and delivery to prepare a future‑ready workforce for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0). We are looking for passionate and motivated talents to be part of our dynamic team, nurturing professional talents that can positively impact the nation.

Available Lecturer Positions (Junior/Senior)

• School of Digital Technology (2 positions)
  • Master in Data Science
• School of Technology and Engineering Science (E&E) (1 position)
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• School of Business & Administration (3 positions)
  • Accounting
  • Logistics
  • Marketing
  • Management

General Job Description

Applicants are preferably required to possess a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or, at minimum, a Master’s degree.

To contribute to the development of the University’s mission, building upon its innovative educational experience to become a leading Open Distance Learning university in the region.

Responsibilities

• To network with partner institutions from government, industry and business organizations for the purpose of developing and offering collaborative diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate training programmes.
• To work with the related departments to ensure consistency of quality in curriculum development and delivery of diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Teach, coordinate and develop learning materials for undergraduate and postgraduate courses (Open Distance Learning, Online Learning and Classroom Lecture) in the prescribed fields within the School.
• Conduct relevant research, publication and consultancy activities in related areas.
• Assist the School in developing new academic programmes, enhancing delivery and learning, facilitate seminars and other projects relevant to WOU.
• To oversee the programmes to ensure accreditation has been granted by complying with the MQA Full Accreditation or MQA Maintenance Audit exercise.
• Previous experience with online and distance education methodologies would be a strong advantage, as would a high level of oral and written competence in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Ability to remain abreast of the emerging methodologies in open distance learning.
• Ability to work in a team.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master’s degree.
• Experience with online and distance education methodologies.
• High level of oral and written competence in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Ability to remain abreast of emerging methodologies in open distance learning.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Application Questions

• How many years' experience do you have as an Academic?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a lecturer?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• How would you rate your English language skills?