TESL Lecturer

Cyberjaya; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cyberjaya seeks a passionate Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to join the Department of Education. The role focuses on developing English language proficiency across reading, writing, listening and speaking, with opportunities for curriculum development and research contributions.

The successful candidate will teach TESL/ESL courses, guide micro-teaching and practicum, and innovate language teaching methods while building partnerships with schools for practicum opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, TESL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics or related discipline is required.
• PhD in TESL or related field preferred.
• Candidates with strong teaching experience and academic potential may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in English language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking), linguistics, SLA, and language pedagogy.
• Supervise student projects and practicum, and guide micro-teaching activities.
• Stay current with TESL/ESL trends and incorporate innovative teaching methods and technology.

Skills

TESL/ESL teaching

Curriculum development

Educational technology

Student supervision

Academic research

Education

Master's degree in Education/TESL/TESOL/Applied Linguistics

PhD in TESL or related field

Job description

Faculty of Psychology and Social Sciences

Location

Organisation

University of Cyberjaya

Travel Requirement

No

Job Overview

The University of Cyberjaya is seeking a passionate and dedicated Lecturer / Senior Lecturer to join our Department of Education. In this role, you will teach and support students in developing strong English language proficiency, with a focus on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. You will help shape the next generation of English language educators through engaging lessons, innovative teaching practices, and hands-on classroom experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is committed to advancing the field of TESL/ESL through both teaching excellence and academic contribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach courses in English language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), linguistics, second language acquisition, and language pedagogy.
• Guide students through micro-teaching, practicum, and classroom-based projects.
• Stay current with emerging trends in TESL/ESL, applied linguistics, and innovative language teaching methods.
• Incorporate technology and interactive approaches into language teaching and assessment.
• Develop and refine course materials that reflect best practices in language education.
• Supervise student projects and support students in preparing to teach English as a second language.
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools and language centres to create practicum and internship opportunities for students.
• Contribute to curriculum development, research initiatives, and the promotion of innovative teaching practices within the department

Skills and Experiences

Required: A Master’s degree in Education, TESL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related discipline. Candidates without this specific background may still be considered if they can demonstrate strong teaching experience and academic potential.

Preferred: A PhD in a field related to TESL