Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor (90016)

Sunway University; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Selangor, Malaysia, is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor for the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality education by engaging students through innovative teaching methods and develop research in computing fields such as AI and cybersecurity. Applicants should possess a PhD and experience in Open & Distance Learning pedagogy. Professional certifications are advantageous. Strong research or industry engagement is required. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computing, Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or AI from a reputable university.
• Experience with Open & Distance Learning pedagogy.
• Strong research output or industry engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching for postgraduate learners in Computing.
• Design and deliver ODL modules with multimedia.
• Conduct research in AI, cybersecurity, and publish in journals.

Skills

Open & Distance Learning pedagogy

Digital teaching skills

Programming technologies

Research output

Industry engagement

Education

PhD in Computing or related field

Tools

AWS

Cisco

CompTIA

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Sunway University are seeking Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor within the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. The incumbents will play a key role in delivering high‑quality education and advancing the field of computing through innovative, technology‑enhanced learning approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality teaching and supervision for postgraduate learners in Computing and related areas through Open & Distance Learning (ODL) and blended learning approaches.
• Design and deliver ODL modules using multimedia content, recorded lectures, and live online sessions.
• Develop MOOC‑style learning materials and self‑instructional content (videos, notes, interactive activities).
• Create hands‑on computing labs, coding exercises, and simulations for online and blended learning.
• Design authentic and practice‑based assessments, and enhance student engagement through innovative digital teaching strategies.
• Support programme development, accreditation processes, and compliance with MQF/MQA standards.
• Conduct research in computing domains (AI, cybersecurity, software engineering, digital education) and publish in indexed journals.
• Participate in industry collaborations, consultancy projects, and secure research grants while contributing to academic committees and quality assurance initiatives.

Requirements

• PhD in Computing, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field from a reputable university.
• Experience or strong understanding of Open & Distance Learning (ODL) pedagogy and ability to design MOOC‑style content for online delivery.
• Proven track record of strong research output or industry engagement.
• Proficiency in programming or computing technologies relevant to the Master of Science curriculum, with strong digital teaching skills.
• Professional certifications (AWS, Cisco, CompTIA, Microsoft Azure, etc.) are an added advantage.

We thank all applicants for expressing their interest in this vacancy. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.