Senior Lecturer - Economics

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

Job summary

A leading Malaysian university is seeking an experienced academic at the Associate Professor level, focusing on teaching in Economics and related fields. The ideal candidate will undertake diverse teaching responsibilities, actively engage in research projects, and contribute to curriculum development. Applicants must possess a PhD, a strong publication record, and relevant teaching experience. This role also involves administrative duties and professional development, creating a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of teaching or industry experience.
• Strong publication record with minimum 3 publications in recognized journals.
• Experience in developing teaching materials and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct classes, tutorials, and assessments.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Support research projects and student scholarship.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Curriculum development

Research skills

Effective use of IT technologies

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in Economics or related fields

Job description

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 Associate Professor 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 PhD from a recognised university in Economics, or other related fields
• Candidate must have at least three (3) years of experience in teaching / industry
• Possess a strong publication record with at least 3 publications in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM30,000-RM50,000 (cumulative)
• Graduated at least one (1) Master Degree student
• H-index of minimum 3 (Scopus)
• 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