Lecturer - Pharmaceutical Technology

Taylor's University; Selangor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Malaysian university is seeking a candidate for an academic role focusing on teaching, research, and administration. The ideal applicant will hold a doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Technology and a Bachelor's in Pharmacy, with a proven track record in higher education. Responsibilities include designing teaching materials, conducting classes, and contributing to curriculum development while supporting research initiatives. This position also requires effective use of IT in facilitating teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Possess a doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognised university.
• Bachelor's in Pharmacy required.
• Experience in higher education and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes, tutorials, and assessments.
• Engage in scholarly activities and research.
• Contribute to departmental meetings and committees.

Skills

Expertise in industrial pharmacy

Curriculum development

Coaching and mentoring

Presentation skills

Use of IT technologies in teaching

Education

Doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmacy degree

Job description

• 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.
• Participate and contribute to high‑quality programme and curriculum development
• Plan and implement teaching strategies to optimise student learning as well as to motivate them.
• Support in research project work and scholarship of postgraduate students
• 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 presentations, journal publications, and relevant community work.
• Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarships as co‑researcher.
• Achieve the specified set of research outcome targets for the Senior Lecturer level of appointment.

Administration and Other Activities

• Undertake and contribute to administrative responsibilities such as attending departmental meetings, participating 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

• Possess a doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognised university, with expertise in industrial pharmacy and regulation of pharmaceuticals for undergraduate teaching.
• Candidate first degree must be a Pharmacy degree.
• 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