LECTURER

Faculty:Medicine, Occupational Therapy Program

Salary:Depending on qualifications and experienceRange:neg.pa

Location:University Campus, Kuala LumpurHours of work:Full-Time

Tenure:Permanent/contractGrade:8 above

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Application Procedure

Applications should comprise:

*A completed applicant information form

* A copy of your full curriculum vitae

*A statement indicating the reasons for applying for this post and how your training and experience is relevant.

If you have any particular requirements should you be invited to interview, please make this clear in your application.

  1. The UM Kuala Lumpur Campus

The University of Malaya is in the heart of a vibrant and friendly city of Kuala Lumpur, that has undergone much progress. Major investment and development building on its international reputation means that UM has continue to be the leading university in Malaysia for learning, research, culture, entertainment, sport and endeavour. It is an exciting place to live and work. Centrally located within the city, the University of Malaya is the premier research-led university in Malaysia. . fom.um.edu.my

  1. Context

This is an opportunity for an ambitious academic to join a vibrant and expanding multidisciplinary team of scientists studying many diseases. We are looking for an outstanding candidate who is capable of developing an active research programme which directly complements key areas of research excellence in the Department of Occupational Therapy. You will have a strong record of publication in internationally respected journals and evidence of ability to attract research income. Evidence of collaborative work with industrial and/or clinical researchers and some previous experience of undergraduate /postgraduate teaching within Higher Education is desirable.

  1. Objectives of the Post

The University of Malaya is primarily a teaching-research based University and so staff members are expected to be focussed on delivering teaching and research excellence. The successful applicant will build a research group within the OT program that complements and/or expands the existing research expertise and will develop collaborations within the University and outside to strengthen the international reputation of the OT Department. He/she will also contribute to teaching and administration as set by the Faculty of Medicine and Department. alumni.um.edu.my

  1. Office

You will report to the Head of Department, currently it’s is the rehab physician. You will contribute towards progress of OT as an autonomous entity. Currently there is only 1 OT attached to the dept of rehabilitation Medicine. umexpert.um.edu.my

EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATION
Criteria
Post Title:Lecturer/ Assoc Prof / Prof / Salary: ------pa
Faculty:Medicine, Occupational therapy Sciences
Attributes / No. / Essential Criteria
(Identified from – Application form/CV/Supporting Statement/Interview/References) / Desirable Criteria
(Identified from – Application form/CV/Supporting Statement/Interview/References)
1.EXPERIENCE / 1.1
1.2 / Evidence of research independence
Evidence of track record of publications in high impact journals / Experience of working in collaboration with clinicians
Evidence of ability to obtain grant funding
Evidence of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience
Experience of cross-disciplinary research
2.EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS
TRAINING / 2.1
2.2 / PhD (or equivalent)
Postdoctoral training in relevant area of OT research
3.SKILLS, GENERAL
ANDSPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / 3.1
3.2
3.3 / Excellent research skills in a relevant discipline such as aging, oncology and psychosocial therapy
Excellent written and presentational communication skills
Evidence of teaching at a national or international level / An interest in any area of research relevant to Occupational therapy
Evidence of scientific leadership at a national level
4.PERSONAL
ATTRIBUTES AND
CIRCUMSTANCES / 4.1
4.2
4.3 / Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Ability to collaborate with other research groups while pursuing independent research interests
Proven ability to prioritise and time manage work activities, work to deadlines and demonstrate initiative / Ability to lead a research group

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