Senior Lecturer - Constitutional & Administrative Law and Tort Law

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Malaysian higher education institution is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Constitutional & Administrative Law and Tort Law. The candidate must possess a PhD in Law, have at least two years of teaching experience, and demonstrate a strong research background including publications in recognized journals. Responsibilities include teaching, conducting research, and participating in departmental activities. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of law education and mentoring students in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years relevant teaching experience.
• Track record of research and publication in reputable journals.
• Experience in securing research grants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes and develop teaching materials.
• Participate in scholarly activities and research.
• Contribute to departmental administration and meetings.

Skills

Teaching and learning strategies

Research and publication

Curriculum development

Coaching and mentoring

Effective presentation skills

Use of IT technologies in teaching

Education

PhD in Law or related field

Master Degree

Job description

Senior Lecturer - Constitutional & Administrative Law and Tort Law

Posted on: 27 Aug 2025

Division: Higher Education (HE)

Department: School of Law and Governance (40000250)

Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

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

Administration and Other Activities

• Undertake and contribute to administrative responsibilities such as attending departmental meetings, participating 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 aPhD in Law or a closely related field specializing in Constitutional & Administrative Law and Tort Law from a reputable institution
• Possess at least two (2) years of relevant teaching experience
• Preferably with h-index 3
• Graduated at least 1 Master Degree student
• Published at least 3 papers in in C.I. journal (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth at least RM20,000
• Experience working in higher education environment and a track record of teaching experience and professional knowledge of curriculum development or good record ofprofessional 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