Senior Lecturer - Digital Media

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Malaysia seeks a candidate for a role focusing on teaching and research in Digital Media. Responsibilities include teaching, curriculum development, and engaging in scholarly activities. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD and have relevant industry and teaching experience. The role offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration with external organizations.

Qualifications

• PhD required with 2 years of teaching/industry experience.
• Experience with video/audio equipment for film studies.
• Evidence of published research papers in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes and develop teaching materials.
• Participate in research and secure funding.
• Engage in administrative responsibilities and professional development.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Video production skills

Curriculum development

Research skills

Publications in academic journals

Education

PhD in Digital Media, Broadcasting, Multimedia, or Mass Communication

Tools

Adobe Premier

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Audition

Black Magic's Davinci Resolve

Job description

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 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
• Possess either supervision or co-supervision experience
• 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 aPhD from a recognized university in Digital Media, Broadcasting, Multimedia, or Mass Communication with at least two (2) years of relevant teaching/industry experience
• Application of technical skills acquired for Adobe Premier, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, and preferably Black Magic's Davinci Resolve
• Ability to manage videos and audio equipments/components for film studies
• Assist in teaching and strategizing video pre-production, as well as post-production related modules
• Leadership experience preferred but not compulsory
• Published 2papers in C.I. journal (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM20,000 – RM30,000
• 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.