Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Statistics (60104)

Sunway University; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunway University is seeking a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Statistics to drive academic and research excellence within the School of Mathematical Sciences. The successful candidate will develop courses, supervise research, and engage in meaningful research, contributing to the university’s reputation and academic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years academic or industry experience.
• Fellow or Associate of a recognized Actuarial Professional Body.
• Excellent research and publication record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish research, supervise doctoral and master's students.
• Design and enhance academic programs, assess student work.
• Participate in committees and engage in outreach activities.

Skills

Research

Communication

Coordination

Education

PhD in Statistics or Actuarial Science

Tools

Excel VBA

SAS

Python

R

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Statistics (60104)

The School of Mathematical Sciences at Sunway University welcomes interested candidates to submit their resume for the above-stated vacancy with the following job specifications:

Responsibilities:

Research:

• Conduct research, publish journal articles, conference papers, and other peer-reviewed outputs in relevant subject disciplines, and secure funding to support research.
• Supervise student research projects, including Doctoral and/or Masters students.
• Lead and participate in collaborative research projects.
• Engage proactively with the wider research community in their fields of study, promoting their own research and the academic reputation of the University.

Teaching:

• Design, develop, deliver, review, and enhance academic programmes, ensuring lectures, tutorials, and other teaching and learning activities are appropriate to their discipline.
• Contribute to the review and enhancement of programmes of study.
• Assess student work and progress, providing constructive and timely feedback.
• Review teaching effectiveness regularly and seek ways to improve teaching quality.
• Invigilate and moderate examinations and assessments, and contribute to Subject and Programme Boards.

Service:

• Participate in Department, School, and/or University committees.
• Engage in internal and external events, such as open days, outreach activities, visits to partner institutions, and internship placements.
• Support senior colleagues to ensure smooth department and programme operations.
• Provide academic counselling to students and refer them to support services as needed.

Requirements:

• PhD in Statistics or Actuarial Science, with a minimum of 5 years of academic or industry experience.
• Fellow or Associate of a recognized Actuarial Professional Body.
• Excellent research and publication record.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as Excel VBA, SAS, Python, R, SQL, Tableau/Power BI, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills suitable for a diverse community.
• Good coordination skills.
• Excellent teaching evaluations.
• Pleasant personality.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.