Senior Lecturer

Monash; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Monash University Malaysia is seeking a Level C Senior Lecturer in Communications / Strategic Communications (or cognate field) to play a major role in scholarship, lead curriculum innovation, and drive high-quality research, ideally with a focus on Southeast Asia.

Based at the Subang Jaya campus, the successful candidate will hold a PhD and make significant contributions to undergraduate and postgraduate education while establishing an impactful research record through top-tier publications,

Qualifications

• Contribute to ongoing curriculum development.
• Supervise Honours and postgraduate students; conduct high-quality research.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum innovation and drive high-quality research in Communications.
• Establish an impactful research record with top-tier publications and grant activity, focusing on Southeast Asia.

Education

PhD

Job description

Job no: 495265
Work type: Fixed-term (Full-time)
Location: Main campus - Malaysia
Categories: Academic - Teaching and Research

Job No.:495265

School/Unit: School of Arts and Social Sciences

Location: Main Campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Fixed-term

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity , and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

A Level C academic is expected to make significant contributions to the teaching effort of a discipline, school, faculty or other organisational unit or an interdisciplinary area. An academic at this level is also expected to play a major role in scholarship, research and/or professional activities.

The appointee is expected to contribute to ongoing curriculum development, supervise Honours and postgraduate students, and conduct and produce high-quality research in Strategic Communications and/or cognate fields. Experience in developing a practical, industry-relevant curriculum in Strategic Communications and in coordinating undergraduate and postgraduate programs is highly desirable. Evidence of successful grant applications with publication outcomes and collaborative research will be an added advantage. The appointee ideally would have a research focus on Southeast Asia.

Reporting line: The position reports to a delegated supervisor at Associate Professor or a Professor level

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Monash University Malaysia reserves the right to delay or not proceed with an appointment for the above-mentioned position.

Job Closing Date

17 September 2026 at 11:55 pm MYT

Advertised: 18 Aug 2026 Singapore Standard Time
Applications close: 17 Sep 2026 Singapore Standard Time

The School of Arts and Social Sciences at Monash University Malaysia is seeking a Level C Senior Lecturer in Communications / Strategic Communications (or a cognate field) to play a major role in scholarship, lead curriculum innovation, and drive high-quality research, ideally with a focus on Southeast Asia. Based at the Subang Jaya campus, the successful candidate will hold a PhD and make significant contributions to undergraduate and postgraduate education while establishing an impactful research record through top-tier publications, successful grant acquisition, and strategic partnerships across government, industry, and civil society.

The School of Arts and Social Sciences at Monash University Malaysia is seeking a Level C Senior Lecturer in Communications / Strategic Communications (or a cognate field) to play a major role in scholarship, lead curriculum innovation, and drive high-quality research, ideally with a focus on Southeast Asia. Based at the Subang Jaya campus, the successful candidate will hold a PhD and make significant contributions to undergraduate and postgraduate education while establishing an impactful research record through top-tier publications, successful grant acquisition, and strategic partnerships across government, industry, and civil society.