Lecturer - Life Skills Development

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Lakeside (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd seeks a faculty member for the School of General Studies & Languages. The role emphasizes teaching, material design, and integration of AI in learning.

You will contribute to research activities, supervise or co-supervise projects, and participate in curriculum development and programme planning. Qualified candidates hold a PhD in relevant fields, possess a publication record, and have experience in higher education teaching, with strong presentation and mentoring

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology, Counselling, Education, or related field.
• At least 1 publication in CI journals (ISI/SCOPUS) in last 5 years.
• Experience in higher education with teaching and curriculum development.
• Experience using IT technologies to facilitate teaching and learning.
• Experience in research projects or consultancy with outputs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and development of teaching materials; conduct classes, tutorials and practicals; assess students.
• Design and deliver lectures, tutorials and assessments; consult with students; invigilation and marking.
• Incorporate AI and other technologies to enhance learning and engagement.
• Contribute to curriculum development and programme improvements.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees and external linkages.

Skills

PhD in Psychology / Education

Publication record

Higher education teaching

Curriculum development

Coaching/Mentoring

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in Psychology or Education

Tools

Educational IT tools

LMS usage

Curriculum design software

Job description

Department: School of General Studies & Languages (40000939)

RESPONSIBILITIESTeaching & 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.

Experience in developing teaching methodologies and materials, including the effective use of AI and technologies in the facilitation of teaching and learning.

Experience working on research projects and activities or experience of professional practice/consultancy work.

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

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

Possess either supervision or co-supervision experience

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 (PhD/DBA/EdD) in Psychology, Counselling, Education, Human Development, Leadership, Organisational Behaviour, Applied Psychology, Coaching Psychology or closely related discipline
• Possess a publication record with at least 1 publication in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years
• 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