Lecturer - Life Skills Development

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Florida is seeking a qualified academic with a PhD in relevant fields to undertake teaching, research, and administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have experience in higher education, a strong publication record, and the ability to develop engaging teaching methodologies. Responsibilities include conducting classes, contributing to curriculum development, and participating in scholarly activities. This position offers a dynamic environment for academic growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD/DBA/EdD in Psychology, Counselling, Human Development, or related field.
• A publication record in C.I. journals in the last 5 years.
• Experience in higher education and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes, tutorials, and practicals.
• Participate in research and scholarly activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic committees.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Curriculum development

Research skills

Effective use of IT technologies

Coaching and mentoring

Education

PhD in Psychology, Counselling or related discipline

Job description

Department: School of General Studies & Languages (40000939)

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.

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