Professor - Media and Communication

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Lakeside (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd seeks a dynamic academic for a teaching and research role in the School of Media & Communication, located in Lakeside, Florida. The ideal candidate should hold a PhD in Media and Communication or a related field, with at least eight years of experience. Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring PhD students, and contributing to both research and administrative activities. The position offers a chance to shape the academic landscape while engaging in high-quality research and curriculum development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Media and Communication or relevant field with at least eight years of relevant teaching/industry experience.
• Successfully supervised at least three PhD students.
• Published at least ten Q1/Q2 papers in C.I. journal in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and related duties, including preparation and development of teaching materials.
• Participate in scholarly activities, including research and publications.
• Contribute to administrative responsibilities within the department and school.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Research skills

Curriculum development

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Education

PhD in Media and Communication or relevant field

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 Media and 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 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