Job Description

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 optimize 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 level of appointment

Administration and Other Activities

• Undertake and contribute in administrative/leadership responsibilities such as managing/coordinating a programme, attending departmental meetings, participate in committees and working groups within the school and faculty
• Participate in continuous relevant professional activities
• Assist in establishing linkages with external organizations/ professional bodies in academic related matters

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a minimum Master Degree from a recognised university in Surgery. PhD candidate is preferred.

• The candidate must be registrable with Malaysian Medical Council (MMC)

• Experience working in higher education environment and a track record of teaching experience and professional knowledge of curriculum development or good record of professional experience with evidence of coaching and mentoring and a high quality of presentation skills

• Experience in developing teaching methodologies and materials, including the effective use of IT technologies in the facilitation of teaching and learning

• Experience working on research projects and activities or experience of professional practice/consultancy work, including evidence of appropriate outputs

• Demonstrated links to relevant external organisations and/or the profession

Job Requirements