Senior Lecturer - Special Needs Education

City University Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City University Malaysia invites applications for a postgraduate educator in Special Needs Education. The ideal candidate will deliver advanced courses, supervise research, and contribute to curriculum development while engaging with external partners to advance scholarly work.

The role emphasizes high-quality teaching, active research, and leadership in curriculum innovation within a Malaysian higher education setting.

Qualifications

• PhD in Special Needs Education or closely related field.
• 3–5 years of teaching experience in higher education.
• Strong research and publication record.
• Experience in curriculum development and student supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver postgraduate courses in Special Needs Education and related areas.
• Develop and review curriculum to align with current educational practices and standards.
• Supervise student dissertations and theses.
• Conduct and publish research in relevant fields.
• Engage in academic and administrative duties as required by the faculty.
• Establish collaborations with schools, industry partners, and relevant organizations.

Skills

Teaching in HE

Research skills

Publication track record

Curriculum development

Student supervision

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in Special Needs Education

Job description

Deliver postgraduate courses in Special Needs Education and related areas.

Develop and review curriculum to ensure alignment with current educational practices and standards.

Supervise student research projects, including dissertations and theses.

Conduct and publish research in relevant fields.

Engage in academic and administrative duties as required by the faculty.

Establish collaborations with schools, industry partners, and relevant organizations.

Requirements

PhD in Special Needs Education or a closely related field.

Minimum 3–5 years of teaching experience in higher education.

Strong research and publication record.

Experience in curriculum development and student supervision.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

City University Malaysia is the gateway to a bright future for individuals who wish to acquire knowledge and unleash their potential to excel in the field of Science and Technology. We are making significant contributions to the development on our knowledge capital towards a sustainable future of the nation and the region. We are committed to be one of the leading centers of excellence in higher education and to be internationally recognized.

City University Malaysia is the gateway to a bright future for individuals who wish to acquire knowledge and unleash their potential to excel in the field of Science and Technology. We are making significant contributions to the development on our knowledge capital towards a sustainable future of the nation and the region. We are committed to be one of the leading centers of excellence in higher education and to be internationally recognized.