Lecturer, Language Studies

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ADMINISTRATION

• To implement and adhere to the University’s vision, mission, policies, and decisions in an effective and efficient manner.
• To plan, organise and coordinate learning experiences to ensure students achieve their learning objectives in a safe and conducive environment.
• To participate in and provide support for training and relevant activities with KPJ Healthcare Group of hospitals and its companies.
• To attend and participate in university meetings and monthly education committee meetings.
• To be a member of the organising committee for the University Graduation Ceremony.
• To assist in the recruitment of students for any programmes conducted by the University.
• To participate in and be a member of the interviewing committee for student selection.
• To be assigned responsibility for overseeing a group of students.

ACADEMIC

• To carry out all the teaching hours that have been assigned.
• To teach subject and relevant subjects in the programmes that have been assigned in accordance with the curriculum and teaching guidelines, using a variety of teaching methodologies.
• To ensure that all learning activities are carried out according to the Master Planner.
• To provide support in student learning through mentor/mentee system, counselling, and tutorials.
• To maintain students’ documents pertaining to students’ academic performance.
• To provide feedback to students on academic performance with regards to the subject.
• To identify, support, and guide students who experience difficulties in achieving subject competencies.
• To carry out continuous and final assessments in every semester according to curriculum content.
• To prepare and submit questions to the principal for every summative examination.
• To maintain confidentiality in examination preparation and procedure.
• To act as an examination invigilator, implementing and maintaining the examination policies throughout.
• To organise and coordinate extracurricular activities that can enhance the learning of subjects in the university, e.g., National Day events.
• To participate actively in university and all KPJ Healthcare Group quality assurance activities.
• To promote and maintain a culture towards providing excellence in quality through education and training. Responsible for the implementation of the total quality of university education.

SAFETY AND HEALTH RESPONSIBILITIES

• To report unsafe practices, conditions, near-misses, incidents, and accidents to the General Manager and the Secretary of the Safety and Health Committee.
• To comply with Company policies, Health and Safety policies.
• To take reasonable care for the safety and health of herself and other persons who may be affected by her actions or omissions at work.
• To cooperate with Management of KPJU in the discharge of any duty or requirement imposed on the Management by the Occupational Safety and Health Act or any Regulations made therein.
• To wear or use, at all times, any personal protective equipment or clothing provided by the Management of KPJU for the purpose of preventing risks to his/her safety and health.
• To comply with instructions or measures under the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations made therein.
• To establish and maintain the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHS).
• To establish and maintain any related quality and risk & opportunities in the Quality Management System of the department and school.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Education

• Master’s degree in English Language, TESL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or a related field.
  
  

Knowledge and Experiences

• Strong knowledge of English language teaching methodologies, curriculum design, and assessment.
• Experience in academic writing instruction.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms and educational technologies.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging, student-centred lessons.
• Competency in classroom management.

Technical Skills Required

• Proficiency in using Learning Management System (LMS).
• Familiarity with digital teaching tools, including video conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams).
• Ability to create interactive online content and assessments.

Special Skills Required

• Research skills, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Academic writing and publication experience.
• Multicultural awareness and sensitivity in a diverse classroom environment.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn and pursue self-improvement.