Senior Lecturer (Psychiatry)

The Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality teaching, advancing scholarly activities, and supporting the academic and clinical training of medical students. This position encompasses teaching in both pre-clinical and clinical settings, contributing to curriculum development, engaging in impactful research, and participating in service activities that align with the mission of the Faculty of Medicine.

1. Teaching & Learning

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, and clinical teaching to undergraduate medical students.
• Prepare, review, and update teaching materials, assessments, and examination questions (including OSCEs and clinical exams).
• Supervise student projects, clinical case presentations, and research activities.
• Provide mentoring, academic advising, and facilitate small-group learning activities (e.g., PBL, CBL).
• Ensure teaching practices comply with Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) standards and relevant professional accreditation requirements.

2. Research & Scholarly Activities

• Conduct scholarly research in medical education or clinical disciplines.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at academic conferences.
• Collaborate on research projects within the faculty and across disciplines.

3. Academic Administration & Service

• Contribute to curriculum review, programme development, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Serve on faculty and university committees as required.
• Support faculty events, outreach programmes, and student-led activities.

4. Professional Development & Leadership

• Engage in continuous professional development in medical education and clinical practice.
• Mentor junior academic staff and contribute to departmental growth.
• Participate in community engagement, health promotion, and continuing medical education programmes.

Required

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Master’s in Clinical Speciality, PhD, Medical Education) is preferred.

Preferred

• MBBS with demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and clinical practice.