Senior Lecturer - Interior Design

Taylor's University; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Malaysian university seeks a Senior Lecturer in Interior Design. The role includes teaching responsibilities, participation in research, and administrative duties. Candidates must possess a doctoral degree and be registered as an Interior Designer. They should also have experience in higher education, grant writing, and curriculum development. A proven track record of scholarly publications and quality presentation skills is essential. The position offers an opportunity to shape future designers and contribute to academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Possess a doctoral degree or equivalent in design or related field.
• Registered as Interior Designer with the Malaysian Board of Architects.
• Publication in C.I. journal in the last five years with at least three publications.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and education-related responsibilities.
• Participate in research and scholarly activities.
• Contribute to administrative duties and professional activities.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Research skills

Curriculum development

Presentation skills

Grant writing

Education

Doctoral degree in design or related field

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design

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 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 a doctoral degree or equivalent from a recognised university indesign or related field and a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Interior Design
• Registered as Interior Designer with the Board of Architects of Malaysia (LAM) or equivalent
• Preferably with 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 3publications
• 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 ofprofessional 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