Senior Lecturer - Media Studies

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

- Deliver high-quality teaching through lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions within the assigned discipline.

- Contribute to curriculum design, review, and enhancement to ensure programmes remain current, industry-relevant, and aligned with accreditation standards.

- Develop engaging and innovative teaching and learning materials using appropriate digital tools and pedagogical approaches.

- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, providing academic and research guidance to support student success.

- Mentor and advise students to enhance their learning experience, professional development, and overall achievement.

- Uphold and promote high standards of teaching excellence consistent with the University’s academic expectations.

Research

- Engage actively in scholarly research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge within the relevant field.

- Publish research findings in reputable indexed journals (ISI / Scopus) and present at academic or professional conferences.

- Participate in research projects as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator, and contribute to securing internal or external research grants.

- Develop a growing research profile with measurable outputs and impact aligned with the University’s research priorities.

- Foster interdisciplinary and collaborative research activities with colleagues, industry, and external partners.

Administration and Other Activities

- Participate in departmental, school, and faculty meetings, committees, and working groups.

- Contribute to the administration, coordination, and continuous improvement of academic programmes.

- Engage in continuous professional development to maintain currency in academic practice and subject expertise.

- Support initiatives that strengthen partnerships with industry, community organisations, and professional bodies.

REQUIREMENTS

- PhD  in Media & Communication from a recognised university.

- Minimum of  two (2) years  of relevant experience in teaching, research, and/or industry practice, preferably within a higher education environment.

- Strong publication record  with  2–3 indexed journal publications (ISI / Scopus Q1 and Q2)  within the last five (5) years.

- Proven ability to  secure external research grants  as  Principal Investigator , with a  cumulative value of RM20,000–RM30,000.

- Scopus h-index of at least 3 will be considered an added advantage.

- Demonstrated excellence in teaching delivery, curriculum development, and student engagement..

- Experience in developing and implementing innovative teaching methodologies and effective use of educational technologies.

- Active involvement in research, consultancy, or professional practice with evidence of scholarly or industry-relevant outputs.

- Commitment to continuous professional development and active engagement with relevant professional or academic bodies.