Lecturer - New Media Studies/Journalism Job at Taylor's University Sdn Bhd in Or

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 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 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 PhD in Media and Communication with a specialization in Journalism or a closely related field from a reputable institution.
• Published at least 2 papers in C.I. journal (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years.
• 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.