Professor - Communication

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

Job summary

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced academic for the role of Lecturer in Communication, located in Lakeside, Florida. The candidate must possess a PhD in Communication or related fields, with a minimum of eight years of teaching or industry experience. Responsibilities include undertaking teaching duties, engaging in research activities, and contributing to academic administration. The ideal candidate will have successfully supervised PhD students and published in high-impact journals. A commitment to high teaching standards and curriculum development is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant teaching/industry experience.
• Successfully supervised at least three PhD students.
• Published at least ten Q1/Q2 papers in recognized journals in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop teaching materials and conduct classes.
• Participate in scholarly activities including research and publications.
• Undertake administrative responsibilities and contribute to committees.

Skills

Teaching methodology development

Research publication

Curriculum development

Coaching and mentoring

Effective presentation skills

Education

PhD in Communication or relevant fields

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 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