Lecturer/Associate Professor in Psychology

University of Reading Malaysia; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Reading Malaysia is seeking a full-time Lecturer/Associate Professor in Psychology to engage in teaching and research. The successful candidate will have a strong background in various psychology fields and a commitment to delivering high-quality education. This position offers opportunities for collaboration and professional development within a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable research and teaching skills.
• Ability to deliver evidence-based teaching.
• Experience supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality teaching to students.
• Conduct high-quality research and disseminate findings.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Masters or PhD in Psychology

Job description

Lecturer/Associate Professor in Psychology

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Post Title : Lecturer/Associate Lecturer in Psychology

Faculty/Department :School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading Malaysia

Reports To : Head of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading Malaysia

Purpose

The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Psychology (full-time, Teaching and Research, permanent). The post holder will pursue a personal research programme with clear short- and longer-term plans for the objectives they want to achieve. We welcome applications from candidates with an established track record of research and teaching in areas related to Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Industrial / Organizational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, or Social Psychology. The successful applicant will have demonstrable research and teaching skills commensurate with the level of the position and be able to work collaboratively with colleagues and students. The appointee will be expected to support, deliver, and organise a range of innovative research-led teaching and learning activities and assessments, via the development of specialised content for undergraduate and/or postgraduate level degrees. They will also be expected to perform the normal administrative duties of a member of academic staff.

Team Structure

The Psychology section sits within the School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences. Further information on the department, its people, taught programmes, and research activities can be found at our website.

School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences

Discover more about the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciencesby visiting the link below:

Main duties and responsibilities

Teaching

Provide high-quality teaching (e.g., lectures, tutorials, marking, module convening) to students, across undergraduate and/or postgraduate programmes within and outside your area of expertise

Demonstrate flexibility in teaching responsibilities, including the development and delivery of content both within and beyond your immediate research expertise.

Supervise undergraduate and/or postgraduate research projects and placements.

Reflect on feedback, student performance and peer observation to improve teaching and the student experience.

Provide academic support and guidance to students as an Academic Tutor

Contribute to curriculum development (programme design, implementation and/or assessment) and other activities to enhance the student experience

Research

Conduct high-quality research and disseminate findings in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and presentations to academic audiences to grow the evidence basis in your specialist area.

Pursue opportunities for intra- and inter-disciplinary collaborations with colleagues within and outside the School and University.

Provide support for research activities within the Section, including the supervision of doctoral students

Obtain external funding to undertake new research

Seek opportunities to generate economic, social, and cultural impact through research and engagement.

Administration

Actively participate in School meetings and seminars.

Contribute to effective practical and intellectual leadership and decision-making within the wider

School by taking on administrative roles to support School activities, and by participating in committees or working groups, as required by the Head of School or Head of Section.

Other duties

Undertake other responsibilities aligned with the scope of the role, as assigned by the line manager following appropriate consultation.

Demonstrate and uphold the University’s core values and professional behaviours framework: University of Reading Values & Professional Behaviours: https://www.reading.ac.uk/human-resources/working-at-reading/values-and-behaviours

Supervision received

Formal line management and mentoring to assist the post holder in satisfying the requirements of the role and progressing their career will be provided by a senior member of the School. Day-to-day guidance on teaching responsibilities will be provided by the Programme Lead and ADTL. Research guidance will be provided by School’s Research Leads.

Supervision given

The successful candidate will supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Contact

The post holder will have frequent contact with staff in both Malaysia and the UK as well as students, applicants, and visitors. Appointees will also be encouraged to develop intra- and extra-institutional collaborations in support of research and student placement activities.

Terms and conditions

This permanent academic position (Teaching and Research, permanent) is available on a full-time basis from 1st August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is based at University's Educity campus, Iskandar Puteri, Johor.

Qualifications and Experience

CRITERIA

ATTAINMENT

Masters or PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related discipline

Record of high-quality research publications within the current REF period, commensurate with career stage

Track record of competing for external grant funding for research as PI and/or Co-I

Possibility of licensure as a Counselling / Clinical Psychologist

Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or similar qualification

SKILL REQUIRED

Ability to deliver and organise evidence-based teaching and learning at UG and/or PG levels in one of the identified areas of expertise

Ability to undertake original research and produce high-quality publications as outputs of this in one of the identified areas of expertise

Good organisational and administrative skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to attract external grant funding as PI (lead) or Co-I (co-investigator)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Experience of delivering teaching to UG and/or PG students

Experience of supervising student projects or research placements

Experience of supervising student projects or placements

Experience of developing teaching materials at UG/PG level

Experience of supervising PhD students

KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive knowledge of current theory, research methodological approaches, and evidence base in discipline area, in relation to your specialist area

Knowledge of good pedagogic practice

OTHER

Collegiate, resourceful, responsible and respectful of others

Committed to supporting an excellent student experience

Application

If you are interested, kindly submit your application through Jobstreet or send your latest CV or resume to [e-mail] . Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as an Associate Professor? How many years' experience do you have as a Lecturer in Psychology? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment background check? How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

We are an international branch campus of the University of Reading, UK. Our stunning, modern campus is located in Educity, Iskandar Puteri, a strategic initiative by the government to establish what is now a rapidly-emerging international hub for education. The campus building is a spacious, eco-friendly facility that houses IT-enabled classrooms, lecture theatre, labs, a learning resource centre and student social areas all under one roof. As part of Educity, staff and students have access to world-class sports facilities.

We focus on high-quality teaching and research and offer degrees in professional disciplines that mirror those found on the UK campus. Schools represented on campus include the renowned Henley Business School, School of Law, School of Built Environment and School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences. We place significant emphasis on the student experience, employability, industry links and supporting the Iskandar community.

ABOUT US

University of Reading Malaysia (UoRM) is a wholly-owned international branch campus of the University of Reading. The University of Reading is one the UK’s leading research intensive universities and is consistently ranked in league tables for its high-quality teaching and research, internationalisation, and graduate employability. UoRM is an integral part of the University’s global strategy, together with the NUIST-Reading Academy in Nanjing China and various other international partnerships.

ABOUT YOU

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of the dynamic team at University of Reading Malaysia. You have a great attitude along with energy and enthusiasm. You are dedicated, self-motivated and able to learn quickly. You enjoy being part of a team and working with others in a collaborative manner. You are always professional and respectful.

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University of Reading Malaysia,

We are an international branch campus of the University of Reading, UK. Our stunning, modern campus is located in Educity, Iskandar Puteri, a strategic initiative by the government to establish what is now a rapidly-emerging international hub for education. The campus building is a spacious, eco-friendly facility that houses IT-enabled classrooms, lecture theatre, labs, a learning resource centre and student social areas all under one roof. As part of Educity, staff and students have access to world-class sports facilities.

We focus on high-quality teaching and research and offer degrees in professional disciplines that mirror those found on the UK campus. Schools represented on campus include the renowned Henley Business School, School of Law, School of Built Environment and School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences. We place significant emphasis on the student experience, employability, industry links and supporting the Iskandar community.

ABOUT US

University of Reading Malaysia (UoRM) is a wholly-owned international branch campus of the University of Reading. The University of Reading is one the UK’s leading research intensive universities and is consistently ranked in league tables for its high-quality teaching and research, internationalisation, and graduate employability. UoRM is an integral part of the University’s global strategy, together with the NUIST-Reading Academy in Nanjing China and various other international partnerships.

ABOUT YOU

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of the dynamic team at University of Reading Malaysia. You have a great attitude along with energy and enthusiasm. You are dedicated, self-motivated and able to learn quickly. You enjoy being part of a team and working with others in a collaborative manner. You are always professional and respectful.

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