School of Psychology: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU); Kuala Lumpur; Presencial; MYR 55.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) in Kuala Lumpur invites applications for Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in the School of Psychology. Candidates should hold a PhD or Master’s in Cyberpsychology, HCI, or a related discipline, with a strong record of research and publications.

The role emphasizes teaching cyberpsychology and related topics, supervising empirical projects, and engaging with professional bodies; excellent communication is essential.

Formación

• PhD/Master’s in Cyberpsychology, HCI, or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of online behavior in social media, VR, and gaming.
• Scholarly research and peer‑reviewed publications in cyberpsychology.
• Experience in empirical cyberpsychology research including data analysis, experimental design, and ethics.
• Experience teaching cyberpsychology or related topics.
• Involvement with professional organisations such as the BPS Cyberpsychology Section is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Conocimientos

Research and publications

Data analysis

Experimental design

Teaching experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Educación

PhD or Master’s in Cyberpsychology / HCI / related discipline

Descripción del empleo

School of Psychology: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor

Areas of specialisation

General requirements

• A PhD/Master’s in Cyberpsychology, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related discipline, specified as a preference or a requirement for higher-level positions.
• A deep understanding of human behavior in online environments, such as social media, virtual reality (VR), and gaming.
• A proven record of scholarly research and publications in peer-reviewed journals related to cyberpsychology, demonstrating engagement with the academic community and the ability to contribute to the field.
• Experience in conducting empirical research projects in a cyberpsychological context, including skills in data analysis, experimental design, and ethical considerations for online research.
• Experience in teaching courses related to cyberpsychology or other relevant topics, such as cognitive psychology, social psychology of the internet, or the psychology of technology.
• Involvement with professional organisations, such as the British Psychological Society (BPS) Cyberpsychology Section, is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

We thank you for your application. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.