University Lecturer (International)

About the role

Universiti Malaya, Malaysia's oldest public research university in Kuala Lumpur, is recruiting an international University Lecturer at Grade DS14 through its official UM Career Portal. This is a contract appointment open specifically to international candidates. The successful lecturer will carry out the full range of academic duties expected of university staff: teaching and student supervision, research and publication in their area of expertise, leadership and administrative responsibilities, and work that supports the university's internationalisation and networking goals. The advertised salary scale is RM 6,560.00 to RM 15,360.00, with the portal noting that salary scales are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits listed for the post include annual leave, medical benefits, airfare reimbursement, training, and Employee Provident Fund (EPF) coverage. Applications are made online through the UM Career Portal vacancy page, and the application window runs from 6 January 2026 to 31 December 2026, so candidates should apply well before the closing date.

Requirements

PhD or equivalent qualification in a related field At least 11 years of working experience in an academic or related field after obtaining a Master's degree Demonstrated capacity to supervise PhD students Strong publications record in an area of expertise and evidence of success in obtaining research grants Candidate must be at least 27 years old and not more than 65 years old at the time of application

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