Senior Lecturer - Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Lakeside (FL); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd in Lakeside invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Chemistry within the School of Pharmacy. The role encompasses teaching, curriculum development, and active supervision of postgraduate research, aiming to maintain high standards of instruction and student outcomes.

The successful candidate will publish in top journals, secure research funding, and contribute to external collaborations and professional activities, aligning with the university’s

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from a recognized university with teaching expertise.
• First degree must be a Pharmacy degree.
• Minimum two years of relevant teaching experience.
• Publication in Q1/Q2 journals within last five years.
• Experience securing research grants as Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop teaching materials; conduct classes, tutorials, and practicals.
• Participate in curriculum development and programme quality initiatives.
• Plan teaching strategies to optimise student learning and motivation.
• Support postgraduate research projects and scholarship activities.
• Engage in departmental meetings, committees, and external linkages.

Skills

Teaching & Learning

Curriculum development

Presentation skills

Coaching & mentoring

IT in teaching

Research collaboration

Grant writing

Industry knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Pharmacy degree

Doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Tools

Academic IT tools

Job description

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Senior Lecturer - Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Posted on: 19 Aug 2026

Division: Higher Education (HE)

Department: School of Pharmacy (40000262)

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 to 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 presentations, journal publications, and relevant community work.
• Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarships as co-researcher.
• Achieve the specified set of research outcome targets for the Senior Lecturer level of appointment.

Administration and Other Activities

• Undertake and contribute to administrative responsibilities such as attending departmental meetings, participating 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 doctoral degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from a recognized university, with expertise in industrial pharmacy and regulation of pharmaceuticals for undergraduate teaching, with at least two(2) years of relevant teaching experience.
• Candidatefirst degree mustbe aPharmacy degree
• Preferably with SCOPUSh-index of two (2) will be an added advantage
• Publication in Q1 and Q2 journals (ISI, SCOPUS,Clarivate) in the last five (5) years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM50,000 - RM75,000
• Graduated one (1) Master Degree student will be an added advantage
• Possess one (1)Intellectual Property (IP) in the form of patents, copyrights or trademarkswill be an added advantage
• Experience working in higher education environment and a track record of teaching experience and professional knowledge of curriculum development or good record ofprofessional 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
• Demonstrated links to relevant external organisations and/or the profession