Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor

Company Description Sunway University is a leading not-for-profit private university in Malaysia, dedicated to excellence in education, research, and enterprise. Ranked among the top 2.5% of universities in Asia, it offers an engaging, globally oriented learning environment for students and academic staff. The University is fully recognised by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, and it partners with institutions such as Lancaster University (UK), Le Cordon Bleu International, Harvard, Oxford, and Cambridge. Sunway invests substantially in state-of-the-art teaching facilities, research laboratories, and sports amenities, supporting highly cited researchers and multidisciplinary, international collaborations. Its vibrant campus in Sunway City hosts more than 26,000 students from over 90 countries, providing excellent infrastructure and access to top public, medical, and social amenities.Role Description This full-time, on-site Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor role is based at Sunway University in Subang Jaya. The appointee will deliver high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including curriculum development, lecture delivery, small-group teaching, and assessment design and grading. Daily responsibilities include mentoring and advising students, supervising research projects, and contributing to the enhancement of teaching and learning practices within the department. The role involves conducting and publishing internationally recognised research, securing research funding, and collaborating with internal and external partners on scholarly and applied projects. The Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor will also participate in academic administration, committee work, community engagement, and activities that strengthen the University’s reputation locally and globally.Qualifications Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, with a strong record of scholarly publications and research impact.Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching, curriculum development, and assessment, supported by positive student outcomes and feedback.Proven ability to secure research grants, lead research teams, and engage in cross-border, multidisciplinary collaborations.Strong academic leadership, mentoring, and supervision skills for guiding undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students.Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in an international, diverse academic environment.Commitment to inclusive, learner-centered pedagogy, continuous professional development, and innovation in teaching and research.Experience in industry engagement, knowledge transfer, or community outreach is an advantage.Track record of service contributions to department, faculty, or university-level committees and academic initiatives.