Associate Professor - Counselling

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Lakeside (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd is seeking an Associate Professor in Counselling to lead teaching, engage in research, and contribute to academic administration. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD, possess a strong publication record, and have significant teaching and research experience. Responsibilities include curriculum development, scholarly activities, and maintaining high teaching standards. This position is located in Lakeside, Florida, and offers opportunities for professional growth and contribution to the university's teaching and research commitments.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of experience in teaching, research, or industry.
• Strong publication record with at least three (3) Q1/Q2 publications.
• Experience in developing teaching methodologies and materials.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and related duties including curriculum development.
• Participate in scholarly activities such as research and publications.
• Contribute to administrative responsibilities and professional activities.

Skills

Teaching and Learning

Curriculum Development

Research

Publication Record

Coaching and Mentoring

Education

PhD in Counselling or related field

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

• 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 Associate Professor 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 Counselling or any related fields
• Candidate must have at least five (5) years of experience in teaching / research / industry
• Possess a strong publication record with at least three (3) Q1/Q2 publications in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM75,000-RM100,000 (cumulative)
• Graduated at least two (2) PhD students
• H-index of minimum 5
• 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