Professor - Communication

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Lakeside (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd in Lakeside (Florida) seeks a professor to lead teaching, curriculum development and research in the School of Media & Communication. Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring postgraduate students, and engaging in grant-funded research.

Requirements: a PhD in Communication or a related field, at least eight years of teaching/industry experience, supervision of PhD students, and a strong publication record in top journals. Prior grant success is desirable.

Qualifications

• PhD in Communication or related field from a recognized university.
• Eight or more years of teaching/industry experience.
• Supervised at least three PhD students (Completed).
• Published at least ten Q1/Q2 papers in journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years.
• Secured research grants as PI worth RM150,000–RM200,000.
• Experience in higher education with teaching, curriculum development, and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Teach and undertake teaching-related duties including design, prep, and assessment.
• Contribute to high-quality programme and curriculum development.
• Plan teaching strategies to optimise student learning and motivation.
• Support research project work and postgraduate scholarship.
• Engage in administrative responsibilities and committees.

Skills

Teaching & Learning

Curriculum Development

Research Mentoring

Grant Writing

IP / Patents

Higher Education Experience

Education

PhD in Communication

Eight+ years teaching/industry experience

Tools

IT in teaching

Job description

Department: School of Media & Communication (40000304)

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
• 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 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 Communication or other relevant fields from a recognized university with at least eight (8) years of relevant teaching/industry experience
• Preferably with Scopush-index: 10
• Successfully supervised at least three (3) PhD students (Completed)
• Published at least ten (10) Q1/Q2 papers in C.I. journal (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth at least RM150,000 - RM 200,000
• Possess at least one (1) Intellectual Property (IP) in the form of patents, copyrights or trademarks
• 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