Senior Lecturer - English

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

> Candidate must possess a PhD in English Language and have experience teaching English courses such as English Preparation classes, Academic English, Business Communication, and other relevant modules.
> Possess a publication record with at least two (2) Q1/Q2 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
> Research expertise in language assessment and quantitative methods (e.g. psychometric modelling, IRT, SEM), with a publication record in indexed journals.
> Research interest or experience in technology-enhanced language education, including AI in teaching and learning, and in EMI or TESOL teacher education, is an advantage
> Experience working in a higher education environment, with a strong track record of teaching and professional knowledge in curriculum development; or a strong professional background with evidence of coaching, mentoring, and high‑quality presentation skills.
> Experience in developing teaching methodologies and materials, including effective use of IT technologies to support teaching and learning.