Senior Lecturer - Hospitality & Tourism

Taylor's Education Group; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Malaysia seeks a Senior Lecturer with a PhD in Hospitality or Tourism. The role involves teaching, curriculum development, and research participation. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and a strong record of publications. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to both academic and community activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of teaching, research, or industry experience.
• Strong publication record with 2-4 publications in CI journals in the last 5 years.
• Experience in higher education with curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct teaching duties including classes, materials preparation, and student consultations.
• Engage in program development and research projects.
• Participate in departmental administration and continuous professional activities.

Skills

Teaching methodologies development

Curriculum development

Research skills

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in Hospitality, Tourism or relevant fields

Job description

Overview

Undertake teaching and teaching related duties including 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 and motivation.

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 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 a PhD from a recognised university in Hospitality, Tourism or other relevant fields.
• Candidate must have at least two (2) years of experience in teaching / research / industry.
• Possess a strong publication record with at least 2-4 publications in CI journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years.
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM20,000-RM30,000 (cumulative).
• Experience working in higher education with a track record of teaching experience and professional knowledge of curriculum development, or a good record of professional experience with evidence of coaching and mentoring and high-quality presentation skills.
• Experience in developing teaching methodologies and materials, including effective use of IT technologies in teaching and learning.
• Experience working on research projects and activities or experience in professional practice/consultancy work, including evidence of appropriate outputs.

Application Information

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have in the hospitality & tourism industry?