JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Taylor’s University climbs to 36th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, reaffirming its status as Southeast Asia’s No.1 private university for the fourth consecutive year and securing its place among Asia’s top 50. This milestone reflects Taylor’s commitment to academic excellence and transformative education.
As part of our continued expansion, Taylor’s School of Media & Communication invites applications for full-time academic appointments at the Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer levels in Media & Communication.
Join a school where education meets industry—and graduates become global leaders.
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 Associate Professor / 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:
Minimum Requirements for Associate Professor:1) Possess a PhD in Media & Communication (or related field) with at least 5 years of academic/industry experience.
2) Proven leadership experience in academia or professional practice.
3) Skilled in innovative teaching methodologies and use of technology in learning.
4) Strong research track record:
• h-index more than 5 (preferred)
• Main Supervisor for more than 2 PhD graduates
• More than 3 publications in Q1 and Q2 journals (ISI, SCOPUS,Clarivate) in the last 5 years
• Secured more than RM75k to RM100k in research grants as PI
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Taylor’s Education Group is one of the largest private education groups in Malaysia, with over 23,000 students across university, college and schools. With an unsurpassed track record built up over the last six decades, Taylor’s has earned a reputation as the leading private educational provider in Malaysia and offers a wide breadth of education, from pre-school to postgraduate courses.
Taylor’s Higher Education —Taylor’s University and Taylor’s College, have both won a number of people’s choice awards over the last decade as well as numerous recognitions from professional bodies around the world. Taylor's is also present in Vietnam with British University Vietnam, the first and only international university in Vietnam offering British degrees.
Taylor’s Schools owns and operates some of the largest and most successful international schools in Malaysia: Garden International School, Australian International School Malaysia, Taylor’s International School, Nexus International School, Putrajaya and in Singapore.
Taylor's Education Group is distinctive because of our commitment to ensuring our students receive an education that extends beyond the classroom, and possess hands-on understanding of the real world. Our core purpose is to educate the youth of the world to take their productive place as leaders in the global community.
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