Associate Professor - Media Studies

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Lakeside (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd in Lakeside, Florida is looking for an Associate Professor in the School of Media & Communication. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Media and Communication and at least five years of teaching or research experience, along with a strong publication record. Responsibilities include teaching, curriculum development, and participation in academic research. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to academic excellence and foster student engagement at the university.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in teaching/research/industry.
• Strong publication record with at least 3 Q1/Q2 publications.
• Experience in securing research grants worth RM75,000-RM100,000.

Responsibilities

• Teach and prepare teaching materials for classes and tutorials.
• Participate in curriculum development and enhancement.
• Support research projects and postgraduate scholarship.

Skills

Teaching methodology development

Curriculum development

Research and publication

Student engagement

Education

PhD in Media and Communication

Job description

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 PhDinMedia and Communication, with a specialization in Media Studies or other relevant fields from a recognized university
• 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
• Scopus h-index of minimum five (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