Lecturer

Senior Lecturer/ Lecturers are expected to contribute to the teaching, research and to support the general administration, operation and management of the Department/Centre, School and University. Academic staff members are also expected to engage actively in activities to develop or enhance their teaching, research and/ or professional expertise relevant to their profession or discipline area.

The duties/responsibilities listed below describe the general nature of the role. The proportion of time spent on teaching, research and service (administration and management) will vary from individual to individual and from time to time; staff may be required to undertake other duties, commensurate with an academic position at the level of Lecturer, depending on the needs of the Department and individual strengths.

At all times, staff are expected to behave in a professional and courteous manner, undertaking assigned duties to the best of their abilities, and adhering to the University’s codes of conduct, policies and practices.

**Research**:

- Conduct research in relevant disciplines;
- Secure funding to support their research;
- Supervise student research projects, including Doctoral and/or Masters students;
- Participate in collaborative research projects with colleagues both within and external to the University;
- Engage proactively with the wider research community in their fields of study, promoting their own research and the academic reputation of the University;
**Teaching**:

- Assess student work and progress, providing constructive and timely feedback;
- Regularly review the effectiveness of their teaching, including use of feedback from students and colleagues, and proactively seek ways to improve the quality and effectiveness of their teaching;
- Contribute to the design, development, delivery, review and enhancement of programmes of study within their Department/School;
- Invigilate examinations and assessments, moderate assessments papers, including second marking, and attend and contribute to Subject and Programme Boards;
**Administration and Management**:

- Participate constructively in Department, School and/or University committees;
- Participate in internal and external events, such as open days, outreach activities, and visits to partner institutions and internship placements;
- Support and assist senior colleagues in ensuring the smooth running of the department and programmes;
- Provide academic counselling to students, referring them to other support services as required;

We thank all applicants for expressing their interest in this vacancy. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Sunway University is one of Malaysia's leading private universities which is a strictly not-for-profit institution and dedicated to quality education, supporting enterprise, and undertaking research focused on key global problems.

The University has a 5-start 'excellent' rating by the Malaysian government in the SETARA assessment exercise. We have developed close collaborations with many leading international universities including Harvard University and the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. We have a very close relationship with Lancaster University in the UK, enabling our students on many programmes to also qualify for Lancaster degrees.

**Our Vision**: To be a World Class University

**Our Creed**: Sunway University will carry out its mission with integrity and unwavering dedication to excellence, enterprise, professionalism, financial self-reliance, innovation, mutual respect and team spirit
Doctoral (PhD) or Equivalent