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ASSOCIATE TEACHING FELLOW

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Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences

Academic, Full Time (Contract)

Location: Miri, Sarawak

Department: Humanities
Appointment Type: Teaching Focused

Role Overview
The Associate Teaching Fellow will support the delivery of General Studies (Mata Pelajaran Umum – MPU) units and contribute to high-quality teaching, learning and community engagement activities within the department.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Supervision

• Teach and facilitate MPU units at undergraduate and/or diploma level.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops and other learning activities.
• Develop and maintain appropriate teaching and learning materials.
• Assess student work, provide constructive feedback and complete marking within required timelines.
• Support the coordination and administration of MPU units where required.
• Provide academic guidance and consultation to students.
• Contribute to curriculum review, continuous improvement and quality assurance activities.
• Use digital technologies and contemporary teaching approaches to enhance student learning and engagement
• Contribute to the teaching or development of Digital Entrepreneurship and related learning activities where required.

Service & Engagement

• Support and participate in community engagement, service-learning and student-community initiatives.
• Assist in developing collaborative activities with community organisations, NGOs, government agencies, industry and other external stakeholders where appropriate.
• Support MPU activities that promote civic responsibility, sustainability, social impact, cultural awareness and community development.
• Participate in departmental meetings, academic activities, student engagement initiatives and university events.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Department, unit coordinators and other academic staff.
• Undertake other academic and administrative duties relevant to the position as assigned.

 Qualification and Experience

• Minimum, a Master's degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts, Law or a closely related discipline from a recognised institution.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach effectively in a higher education environment.
• Knowledge, teaching experience or professional exposure in Digital Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship, digital business, innovation or related areas.
• Experience in community engagement, service learning, community-based projects or stakeholder engagement.
• Previous teaching experience in MPU/General Studies or Malaysian higher education.
• Ability to integrate community engagement and real-world learning into teaching activities.
• Familiarity with contemporary teaching and assessment practices.
• Experience with blended, online or technology-enhanced learning.
• Knowledge of relevant Malaysian higher education and MPU requirements would be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Competency in the use of digital technologies for teaching, learning and academic administration.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an academic team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support and engage with diverse student cohorts and collaborate effectively.
• Willingness to participate in community engagement and student experiential-learning activities.

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.