Associate Professor - Media and Communication

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Lakeside (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd in Lakeside, Florida, is seeking an Associate Professor for the School of Media & Communication. This role involves undertaking teaching duties, engaging in research, and contributing to curriculum development.

Applicants should possess a PhD in Media and Communication and have at least seven years of relevant experience, including supervising PhD students and publishing in reputable journals.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of relevant teaching or industry experience.
• Preferably with Scopus h-index of 8.
• Successfully supervised at least two graduated PhD students.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop teaching materials.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Conduct research and publish findings.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Curriculum development

Coaching and mentoring

Use of IT technologies

Education

PhD in Media and Communication or related fields

Job description

Associate Professor - Media and Communication

Posted on: 3 Jul 2026

Division: Higher Education (HE)

Department: School of Media & Communication (40000304)

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 in Media and Communication, or other relevant fields from a recognized university with at least seven (7) years of relevant teaching/industry experience
• Preferably with Scopus h-index: 8
• Successfully supervised at least two (2) graduated PhD students
• Published at least five (5) Q1/Q2 papers in C.I. journal (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last five (5) years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth at least RM 100,000 - RM 120,000
• 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