Senior Lecturer - International Relations

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

Job summary

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd is searching for a Senior Lecturer in International Relations. This role requires an experienced academic who can support teaching, research, and curriculum development in a higher education environment.

Candidates must possess a PhD, with at least five years of relevant experience and a strong publication record. Responsibilities include teaching, research participation, and administrative activities.

This position is located in Lakeside, Florida.

Qualifications

• A PhD from a recognised university is mandatory.
• Experience in teaching or research for at least five years is required.
• Strong publication record with Q1/Q2 journals in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and related duties effectively.
• Participate in programme and curriculum development.
• Contribute to administrative responsibilities and committee participation.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Curriculum development

Research skills

Coaching and mentoring

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in International Relations or related fields

Job description

Posted on: 5 Jun 2026

Division: Higher Education (HE)

Department: School of Liberal Arts & Sciences (40000302)

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 Senior Lecturer 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 from a recognised university in International Relations or any related fields
• Candidate must have at least five(5) years of experience in teaching / research / industry
• Possess a strong publication record with at least three(3) Q1/Q2 publications in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM30,000-RM50,000 (cumulative)
• H-index of minimum 3
• 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