Senior Lecturer - Finance

Taylor's University; Selangor; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Malaysia seeks a candidate for a teaching role focused on Finance. The position involves conducting classes, contributing to curriculum development, and participating in scholarly research activities. Candidates must possess a PhD in Finance or a related field, have at least two years of teaching experience, and maintain a strong publication record in reputable journals. Experience in higher education and proven success in mentoring students are also prerequisites for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong publication record with at least 2 publications in Q1/Q2 journals.
• Experience in a higher education environment with evidence of coaching and mentoring.
• Ability to develop teaching materials and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes, lectures, and tutorials while developing teaching materials.
• Participate in research and secure grants for research activities.
• Attend departmental meetings and contribute to administrative responsibilities.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Curriculum development

Research skills

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in Finance or related fields

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 PhD from a recognised university in Finance or other related fields
• Candidate must have at least two (2) years of experience in teaching / industry
• Possess a strong publication record with at least 2 publications in Q1/Q2 journals (ISI, SCOPUS, Clarivate) in the last 5 years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM20,000 - RM30,000 (cumulative)
• H-index of minimum 3 on 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