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TEACHING FELLOW, MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION

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Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences

Academic, Full Time (Contract)



Location: Miri, Sarawak
Department: Media and Communication
Appointment Type: Teaching Focused

Role Overview
As a Teaching Fellow, you will provide pedagogical leadership by delivering high-quality and innovative instruction across Journalism, Broadcasting and Media disciplines, applying evidence-based teaching methodologies. The role includes leading curriculum development and continuous refinement of course materials to ensure industry relevance and alignment with contemporary media trends.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Supervision

• Deliver, coordinate, and assess undergraduate teaching across Journalism, Broadcasting and Media disciplines.
• Teach lectures and tutorials; design, administer, and mark assessments; provide timely and constructive feedback.
• Support students in research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Provide academic advising and student support.
• Engage in the Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoLT), including evaluation of teaching effectiveness and dissemination of best practice within the faculty.
• Contribute to a collegial, inclusive, peer mentoring, interdisciplinary teaching and high‑quality teaching environment.

 Service & Engagement

• Contribute to academic service at department and faculty levels.
• Demonstrate collegiality and effective teamwork.
• Build and maintain effective engagement with industry, professional bodies, the wider community or government partners.
• Participate in academic committees, student recruitment activities and faculty-led workshops.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Journalism, Broadcasting, Media Studies, Communication, or a closely related discipline from a recognized university.
• PhD in a related discipline is desirable for candidates who are expected to contribute to postgraduate supervision and scholarly activities.
• Demonstrated a strong record of teaching excellence at tertiary level with evidence of effective student engagement and retention. 

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and the integration of emerging media technologies, including AI tools and digital storytelling platforms.
•  The ability to translate professional media experience into pedagogically sound classroom practice is highly desirable.   
• Demonstrated instructional competence in managing diverse classrooms and applying inclusive teaching strategies.
• Familiarity with contemporary pedagogical approaches such as flipped classrooms, project-based learning, authentic assessment, and values-based education is expected.                                                                                              
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support diverse student cohorts and work collaboratively.

Closing Date: Open until filled

Interested applicants are invited to submit a latest resume which includes addressing the selection criteria, a covering letter, names and contact details of at least two referees and certified copies of your academic credentials.

How to apply:

Please address your applications to:

Staffing Management Section,
Human Resource Department,
Curtin University Malaysia,
CDT 250, 98009 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

To submit an application, please click on the Apply Now button.

Alternatively, you may email your applications to: hr.recruit.acad@curtin.edu.my

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Disclaimer:
Curtin (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd reserves the right at its discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.