Senior Lecturer (Psychiatry) – Faculty of Medicine

About the role

The Senior Lecturer (Psychiatry) in the Faculty of Medicine will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality teaching, advancing scholarly activities, and supporting the academic and clinical training of medical students. The role covers teaching in both pre-clinical and clinical settings, curriculum development, medical research, academic administration, professional development, and service activities aligned with the mission of the Faculty of Medicine.

Key responsibilities

• 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 examinations.
• Supervise student projects, clinical case presentations, and research activities.
• Provide mentoring and academic advising, and facilitate small-group learning activities such as problem-based learning and case-based learning.
• Ensure teaching practices comply with Malaysian Qualifications Agency standards and relevant professional accreditation requirements.
• Conduct scholarly research in medical education or relevant clinical disciplines.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at academic conferences.
• Collaborate on research projects within the faculty and across disciplines.
• 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.
• 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.

What we're looking for

• MBBS or an equivalent medical degree recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council.
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, such as a Master's in a clinical specialty, PhD, or medical education.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and clinical practice.
• Experience developing teaching materials, assessments, and examinations for medical education.
• Strong communication, mentoring, collaboration, and academic leadership skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality assurance in medical education.