Lecturer - Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU)

Taylor's University; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Malaysia is looking for a dedicated professional to undertake teaching and research responsibilities. Candidates must possess a PhD in Social Sciences or Humanities and demonstrate a strong background in developing teaching methodologies and participating in research. Responsibilities include designing teaching materials, optimizing student learning, and contributing to administrative tasks. The position requires effective communication and a commitment to enhancing the quality of education.

Qualifications

• PhD from a recognized university in Social Sciences or Humanities.
• Ability to teach Mata Pelajaran Umum.
• Publication in C.I. journal (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and related duties such as developing teaching materials.
• Participate in curriculum development and optimize student learning.
• Contribute to administrative responsibilities and department activities.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Research skills

Curriculum development

Coaching and mentoring

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in Social Sciences/Humanities

Tools

AI technologies

IT technologies

Job description

Responsibilities

Undertake teaching and teaching related duties such as design, preparation and development of teaching materials; conduct classes/lectures, tutorials and practicals; consultation with students, invigilation, marking and assessment.

Experience in developing teaching methodologies and materials, including the effective use of AI and technologies in the facilitation of teaching and learning.

Experience working on research projects and activities or experience of professional practice/consultancy work.

Participate and contribute in high quality programme and curriculum development

Plan and implement teaching strategies to optimise student learning as well as to motivate them

Establish and maintain high standards of teaching and effective learning to meet the University's teaching and learning expectations

Research

Participate in scholarly activities, including undertaking research, conference presentation, journal publications and relevant community work

Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarship as co-researcher

Possess either supervision or co-supervision experience

Administration and Other Activities

Undertake and contribute in administrative responsibilities such as attending departmental meetings, participate in committees and working groups within the Department, School and Faculty

Participate in continuous relevant professional activities

Assist in establishing linkages with external organisations/ professional bodies in academic related matters

Requirements

PhD from a recognized university in Social Sciences/ Humanities

Candidates must also be able to teach Mata Pelajaran Umum and attend the Training of Trainers (TOT) programme provided by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) for new modules offered to degree and diploma students.

Publication in C.I. journal (ISI, SCOPUS,) in the last five (5) years with at least 2 publications for Social Sciences

Experience working in higher education environment and a track record of teaching experience and professional knowledge of curriculum development or good record of professional experience with evidence of coaching and mentoring and a high quality of presentation skills

Experience in developing teaching methodologies and materials, including the effective use of IT technologies in the facilitation of teaching and learning

Experience working on research projects and activities or experience of professional practice/consultancy work, including evidence of appropriate outputs

Demonstrated links to relevant external organisations and/or the profession