Lecturer / Senior Lecturer – Data Science

Cyberjaya; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 89,280 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cyberjaya is seeking an academic to join the Faculty of Business & Technology. This role involves delivering lectures, conducting research, and engaging with industry. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD/DBA and have a proven record in teaching and research.

Join us in nurturing future business leaders and contributing to academic excellence while enjoying professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience at the tertiary level.
• Active engagement in research or scholarly activities.
• Evidence of Scopus publications, citations, and H-index >3.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures and tutorials.
• Design and grade assignments with timely feedback.
• Conduct original research and publish in indexed journals.

Skills

Fluency in English

Strong teamwork skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

PhD/DBA in a relevant field

Job description

Job Overview

Join the Faculty of Business & Technology at UoC and become part of a dynamic, innovative, and supportive academic community. In this role, you will:

• Inspire and nurture future business leaders
• Advance knowledge through impactful research and scholarly activities
• Drive innovative curriculum design and intellectual contribution
• Support the continued excellence of UoC’s academic programmes

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver engaging lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Apply student-centred pedagogy and digital learning methods
• Supervise projects, dissertations, and postgraduate research (Master’s & PhD)

Assessment & Academic Support

• Design and grade assignments, exams, and projects with timely feedback
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students

Research & Scholarly Activities

• Conduct original research and publish in Scopus-indexed journals
• Present findings at national and international conferences
• Engage in consultancy, innovation, and industry-academic collaborations
• Contribute to curriculum development with emerging trends

Academic Leadership & Administration

• Support programme development and accreditation compliance (MQA, etc.)
• Participate in faculty committees, outreach, and student recruitment
• Mentor junior staff and foster a collegial work culture

Industry & Community Engagement

• Build partnerships with industry, government, and community stakeholders
• Enhance student employability through internships and cooperative projects
• Represent UoC in professional bodies and advisory boards

Professional Growth

• Commit to continuous professional development via training, certifications, and conferences

Skills and Experiences

• PhD/DBA in the relevant field from an accredited university/business school
• Successful teaching experience at tertiary level
• Active engagement in research or scholarly activities
• Fluency in English
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills
• PhD/DBA in the relevant field from an accredited university/business school
• Proven teaching and supervision experience at tertiary level
• Evidence of Scopus publications (past 3 years), citations (past 3 years), and H-index >3
• Demonstrated curriculum development, programme leadership, or staff mentoring
• Track record in securing research grants, leading projects, and industry engagement