Senior Lecturer - Clinical Psychology

Taylor's University; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Selangor seeks a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology to undertake teaching, research, and administrative duties. Applicants must hold a Master of Clinical Psychology and a PhD, with a strong background in curriculum development and research. Required achievements include publications in recognized journals and secured research grants. The role involves high standards in teaching and learning facilitation, emphasizing innovation and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical Psychologist under Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC).
• Publication in C.I. journal (ISI, SCOPUS) with at least 3 publications in the last five years.
• Secured research grants as Principal Investigator worth RM20,000 - RM30,000.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and related duties such as design and delivery of teaching materials.
• Participate in high-quality programme and curriculum development.
• Support research activities and secure grants as co-researcher.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Research skills

Presentation skills

Use of IT technologies in teaching

Education

Master of Clinical Psychology

PhD in Psychology

Job description

Teaching Responsibilities

• 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 in 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 presentation, journal publications and relevant community work
• Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarship as co-researcher
• Achieve the specified set of research outcome targets for Senior Lecturer level of appointment

Administration and Other Activities

• Undertake and contribute in administrative responsibilities such as attending departmental meetings, participate 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 Master of Clinical Psychology with 4 years teaching experience and a PhD from a recognized university in Psychology

Candidate who is currently pursuing their PhD are welcome to apply

Registered Clinical Psychologist under Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC)

Publication in C.I. journal (ISI, SCOPUS,) in the last five (5) years with at least 3 publications for Social Sciences

Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth a minimum of RM20,000 - RM30,000 (cumulative) for Social Sciences

Graduated at least one (1) Master student

H index of minimum 3

• 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