Senior Lecturer - Events Management and Technology

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

Job summary

A higher education institution in Malaysia is seeking a qualified Senior Lecturer in Events Management to undertake teaching, research, and administrative duties. The ideal candidate should have a doctoral degree in a relevant field, at least five years of experience in the events management industry, and a strong track record of publications and curriculum development. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to high-quality education and engage in scholarly activities.

Qualifications

• Possess a doctoral degree or equivalent from a recognised university in Tourism/Events Management.
• 5+ years working experience in events management.
• Publication in C.I. journal (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last five years with at least 3 publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes, tutorials, and practical sessions for students.
• Participate in programme and curriculum development.
• Engage in research activities and publish findings.

Skills

Teaching and assessment

Research and scholarly activities

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Publications in academic journals

Use of IT in teaching

Education

Doctoral degree in Tourism/Events Management

Master's degree in Tourism/Events Management

Job description

Senior Lecturer - Events Management and Technology

• 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 adoctoral degreeor equivalent from a recognised university inTourism/Events Management
• Candidate with Master Degeree in Tourism/Events Management must have at least5 years working experience in events management industry
• Preferably with scopus h-index 3
• Graduated at least 1 Master Degree student
• Publication in C.I. journal (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last five (5) years with at least 3 publications
• 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 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