Lecturer – Psychology in Malaysia

Monash University is Australia’s largest university and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight. We’ve been consistently ranked among the world’s top universities, rising 13 places in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023 to rank 44th globally, reflecting our strong commitment to academic and research excellence.

Monash is a global university with four local campuses throughout Australia, as well as international locations in Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Italy and India. A unique alliance with the University of Warwick (UK) sits alongside an array of international collaborations with leading universities and corporations around the world, expanding the University’s global network.

In 2023 Monash Malaysia celebrates 25 transformative years of making change. Since welcoming our first cohort of 417 students, we have built a reputation for quality, credibility and integrity, and is held in high esteem by our students, alumni, industry and government. We maintain a long and proud tradition of excellence in education, combined with liberal values of enquiry, providing a fertile environment for bright young minds to flourish and lifelong opportunities for those wishing to enhance their education and career. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our students, alumni and staff, and look towards an exciting future.

The department boasts excellent research facilities in areas such as cognitive neuroscience, clinical/counselling psychology, and social and cross-cultural psychology. Situated at the main campus of Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia in Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, the Department continues to evolve and thrive.

Department of Psychology

The department boasts excellent research facilities in areas such as cognitive neuroscience, clinical/counselling psychology, and social and cross-cultural psychology. Situated at the main campus of Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia in Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, the Department continues to evolve and thrive.

Position purpose

A Level B academic is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the university and to carry out activities to maintain and develop her/his scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline.

This position is based at Main Campus, Bandar Sunway.

The appointee will contribute to teaching in the undergraduate psychology courses.  In addition, the appointee will be expected to undertake supervision of research projects in psychology. The appointee should have a track record of research in an area of psychology relevant to the Department’s research and education. The appointee will also actively contribute toward administrative service and unit coordination within the Department of Psychology.

Key responsibilities

1. Contribute to curriculum development, innovation, enhancement and quality assurance in the undergraduate and postgraduate units
2. Deliver innovative and excellent teaching, learning and assessment experiences for undergraduate and postgraduate students
3. Conduct original research, developing an active record of publication and starting to build a profile of grants and supervision
4. Participate in collaborations with other universities and with government, industry and/or civil society to drive research impact and educational excellence
5. Support the management of education, research and/or administration in the School through, for example, participation in committees

Key selection criteria

1. A doctoral qualification (PhD) or equivalent qualification
2. Demonstrated ability to teach in a university environment
3. Demonstrated ability to produce excellent research and supervision of Undergraduate/Honours students
4. Demonstrated ability to work with partners in universities, government and/or civil society
5. Demonstrated skills and experience in collaboration and teamwork

Organisation/Company – MONASH UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

Research Field – Psychological sciences

Researcher Profile – Recognised Researcher (R2) / First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country – Malaysia

Application Deadline – 11 Dec 2023 – 00:00 (UTC)

Job Status – Full-time

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