Senior Lecturer - Special Education Needs

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Lakeside (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Florida seeks a candidate with a PhD in Special Education Needs for a faculty position. Responsibilities include teaching, research involvement, and administrative duties. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of teaching or research experience and a strong publication record. This role offers opportunities for contributing to curriculum development and collaborative research projects.

Qualifications

• PhD from a recognised university in a relevant field.
• At least two years of experience in teaching, research, or industry.
• Strong publication record with at least 2-4 publications in C.I. journals in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and teaching related duties.
• Participate in scholarly activities including research and conferences.
• Contribute to administrative responsibilities including attending meetings.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Research methodologies

Presentation skills

Curriculum development

Coaching and mentoring

Education

PhD in Special Education Needs or relevant fields

Job description

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 Special Education Needs or other relevant fields
• Candidate must have at least two (2) years of experience in teaching / research / industry
• Possess a strong publication record with at least 2-4 publications in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM20,000-RM30,000 (cumulative)
• 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