Senior Lecturer - Media Studies

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Lakeside (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd invites applications for a faculty appointment in the School of Media & Communication. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, design curricula, supervise research projects, and mentor students to foster academic and professional growth.

The role requires a PhD in Media & Communication, a strong publication record, and a track record in securing external grants.

Qualifications

• PhD in Media & Communication from a recognised university.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant teaching, research, or industry experience.
• Strong publication record with 2–3 indexed journal publications (ISI/Scopus Q1/Q2) in the last 5 years.
• Proven ability to secure external research grants as Principal Investigator, with a cumulative value of RM20,000–RM30,000.
• Scopus h-index of at least 3 is advantageous.
• Excellence in teaching delivery, curriculum development, and student engagement.
• Experience with innovative teaching methods and educational technologies.
• Active involvement in research, consultancy, or professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching through lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions.
• Contribute to curriculum design, review, and enhancement to ensure programmes remain current and aligned with accreditation standards.
• Develop engaging teaching materials using digital tools and modern pedagogical approaches.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and mentor students.
• Engage in administrative duties and participate in meetings and committees.
• Pursue scholarly research, publish in indexed journals, and seek external funding.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research publications

Grant funding

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Media & Communication

Job description

Department: School of Media & Communication (40000304)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

Deliver high-quality teaching through lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions within the assigned discipline.

Contribute to curriculum design, review, and enhancement to ensure programmes remain current, industry-relevant, and aligned with accreditation standards.

Develop engaging and innovative teaching and learning materials using appropriate digital tools and pedagogical approaches.

Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, providing academic and research guidance to support student success.

Mentor and advise students to enhance their learning experience, professional development, and overall achievement.

Uphold and promote high standards of teaching excellence consistent with the University’s academic expectations.

Research

Engage actively in scholarly research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge within the relevant field.

Publish research findings in reputable indexed journals (ISI / Scopus) and present at academic or professional conferences.

Participate in research projects as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator, and contribute to securing internal or external research grants.

Develop a growing research profile with measurable outputs and impact aligned with the University’s research priorities.

Foster interdisciplinary and collaborative research activities with colleagues, industry, and external partners.

Administration and Other Activities

Participate in departmental, school, and faculty meetings, committees, and working groups.

Contribute to the administration, coordination, and continuous improvement of academic programmes.

Engage in continuous professional development to maintain currency in academic practice and subject expertise.

Support initiatives that strengthen partnerships with industry, community organisations, and professional bodies.

REQUIREMENTS

PhD inMedia & Communicationfrom a recognised university.

Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in teaching, research, and/or industry practice, preferably within a higher education environment.

Strong publication record with 2–3 indexed journal publications (ISI / Scopus Q1 and Q2) within the last five (5) years.

Proven ability to secure external research grants as Principal Investigator , with a cumulative value of RM20,000–RM30,000.

Scopus h-index of at least 3 will be considered an added advantage.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching delivery, curriculum development, and student engagement..

Experience in developing and implementing innovative teaching methodologies and effective use of educational technologies.

Active involvement in research, consultancy, or professional practice with evidence of scholarly or industry-relevant outputs.

Commitment to continuous professional development and active engagement with relevant professional or academic bodies.