Level B Lecturer in Public Relations

Position purpose

A Level B academic is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the university and to carry out activities to maintain and develop her/his scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline.

The Level B Lecturer will contribute to teaching (40%), research (40%), and engagement (20%) in strategic communications, supporting postgraduate education and strengthening Monash Malaysia’s profile in socially engaged, future‑focused learning. The role encompasses communication, public relations, digital literacy and storytelling, with scope to draw on examples from Asia, Southeast Asia, or other international contexts. The appointee will contribute to curriculum development, supervise Honours and postgraduate students, and conduct high‑quality research in Public Relations and related fields. Evidence of successful grant applications, publication outcomes, and collaborative or multi‑disciplinary research will be an advantage. The candidate is expected to be a keen learner who will grow their expertise and research capacity, ideally with a research focus broadly compatible with the school’s strengths.

Reporting line:

The position reports to a Senior Lecturer.

Supervisory responsibilities:

Not applicable

Financial delegation and/or budget responsibilities:

Not applicable

Key duties

1. Contribute to curriculum development, innovation, enhancement and quality assurance in the undergraduate and postgraduate units.
2. Deliver innovative and excellent teaching, learning and assessment experiences for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
3. Conduct original research, developing an active record of publication and starting to build a profile of grants and supervision.
4. Participate in collaborations with other universities and with government, industry and/or civil society to drive research impact and educational excellence.
5. Support the management of education, research and/or administration in the School through, for example, participation in committees.
6. Undertake a commitment to continued development of teaching practices by undertaking regular professional development and upskilling as expected of the university.
7. Working closely with the Deputy Head of School (Education) and Course Directors to develop forward-thinking courses that help prepare students for various organisational, agency, nonprofit, and government settings.

Key selection criteria

Education/Qualifications

1. A doctoral qualification (PhD) or equivalent qualification in strategic communication, public relations or a related field.
2. Demonstrated ability to teach in a university environment.
3. Demonstrated ability to produce excellent research and supervision of Undergraduate/Honours students.
4. Demonstrated ability to work with partners in universities, government and/or civil society.
5. Demonstrated skills and experience in collaboration and teamwork.
6. Desirable: Demonstrated experience teaching courses specifically tailored to public relations aimed at enhancing students' theoretical knowledge within the field of public relations.
7. Desirable: Possess a high level of interpersonal skills and demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team across both the education and service sectors.