Lecturer, Environmental Humanities and/or Social Sciences

European Commission; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Malaysia seeks a Level B academic in Environmental Humanities and/or Social Sciences. The role involves teaching, research, and collaboration on climate change communication, contributing to curriculum development and engaging with external partners. Ideal candidates will have proven research skills and experience in higher education.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach at university level.
• Proven research and supervision skills.
• Experience in collaboration with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance.
• Deliver innovative teaching and assessment.
• Conduct original research and publish.

Skills

Teaching at university level

Research skills

Collaboration with external partners

Expertise in environmental humanities

Expertise in social sciences

Job description

Organisation/Company: MONASH UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

Research Field: Computer science, Arts, Sociology, Ethics in health sciences, History, Philosophy, Religious sciences, Language sciences, Literature, Communication sciences, Environmental science, Geosciences, Political sciences, Sociology, Ethics in social sciences

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country: Malaysia

Application Deadline: 22 Jun 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Other

Job Status: Full-time

Funding: Not funded by a EU programme

Research Infrastructure: No

Offer Description

School/Unit: School of Arts and Social Sciences

Specialisation: Environmental Humanities and/or Social Sciences

Classification: Level B

Work Location: Monash University Malaysia

Organisational Context: Monash University is a global, research-intensive university with multiple campuses, including Malaysia. It is committed to addressing global challenges through research and education, with a focus on impact and excellence. The campus in Malaysia offers diverse programs and is engaged in research aligned with regional and global issues.

School Details: The School of Arts and Social Sciences offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with strengths in Asia and Southeast Asia studies, and research in geopolotics, climate change communication, digital tech, migration, and mobility.

Position Description: A Level B academic is expected to contribute to teaching, maintain scholarly activities, and demonstrate emerging research in environmental humanities, communication/media, or social sciences with a focus on climate change, covering areas like urban studies, migration, politics, media, history, gender, race, and health ethics. The role reports to the Head of School and involves curriculum development, research, collaboration, and participation in the Climate Change Communication Research Hub.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance
• Deliver innovative teaching and assessment
• Conduct original research and publish
• Build research grants and supervise students
• Collaborate with external partners to enhance impact
• Participate in school and research hub activities

Selection Criteria:

• Ability to teach at university level
• Proven research and supervision skills
• Experience in collaboration with external partners
• Expertise in environmental humanities or social sciences focusing on climate change

Legal Compliance: Adhere to university policies on EEO, OHS, conflict of interest, privacy, research conduct, and staff/student relationships.