Senior Lecturer - Tourism & Events

Taylor's University; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Lecturer to undertake teaching, research, and administrative duties. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Tourism, Hospitality, or related fields, with a strong publication record and at least two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include conducting classes, developing teaching materials, and supporting research projects. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to high-quality programme development and engage in scholarly activities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in teaching, research, or industry.
• At least 2-4 publications in indexed journals in the last 5 years.
• Secured research grants worth RM20,000-RM30,000.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and develop teaching materials.
• Conduct classes, tutorials, and practicals.
• Participate in programme and curriculum development.
• Engage in scholarly activities including research and publications.

Skills

Strong publication record

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Coaching and mentoring

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in Tourism, Hospitality or relevant fields

Job description

• 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 Tourism, Hospitality 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 C.I. 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 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