Vision University College Hiring! Full Time Lecturer cum Programme Leader (Optometry) in Selangor, Earn up to MYR 5,500 - Ricebowl

Key Responsibilities:

1. Academic Leadership

• Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Opticianry programmes.
• Ensure programme delivery complies with institutional policies and accreditation requirements.
• Develop strategic plans to enhance programme quality, student outcomes, and graduate employability.
• Coordinate programme reviews and curriculum enhancement initiatives.

2. Academic Management

• Prepare teaching schedules, course allocations, and examination timetables.
• Monitor lecturers' teaching performance and student academic progress.
• Manage programme documentation, reports, and academic records.
• Coordinate programme accreditation, audits, and quality assurance activities.

3. Teaching and Learning

• Teach Diploma and Bachelor's degree courses in Opticianry.
• Prepare teaching materials, lesson plans, assessments, and learning resources.
• Conduct lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, and clinical supervision.
• Assess student learning outcomes and provide academic advising.

4. Curriculum Development

• Develop and review curriculum in line with current industry practices, technological advancements, and professional standards.
• Integrate evidence-based practice and innovative teaching methodologies.
• Develop new courses and learning materials where required.

5. Student Development

• Mentor and advise students on academic and career matters.
• Supervise final-year projects, industrial training, and research activities.
• Support student clubs, community outreach programmes, and professional development activities.

7. Industry and Professional Engagement

• Establish collaborations with hospitals, eye care centres, optical retail chains, and professional bodies.
• Build partnerships for industrial training, clinical placements, and graduate employment.
• Maintain active engagement with relevant professional organisations.

8. Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage programme budget and resources.
• Chair programme meetings and participate in faculty committees.
• Perform other academic and administrative duties assigned by the Dean or management.

Academic Qualifications and RequirementsEssential Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Optometry, Opticianry, Vision Science, Clinical Optometry, or a closely related discipline from a recognised university.
• Bachelor's Degree in Optometry, Opticianry, or an equivalent qualification.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the relevant professional regulatory authority (where applicable).
• Possess a valid practising certificate, if required by national regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Optometry, Vision Science, Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, Education, or a related field.
• Professional certification in contact lenses, dispensing optics, low vision, paediatric vision care, or other specialised areas.
• Recognised teaching qualification or certification in higher education pedagogy.

Experience

• Minimum of 2* years* of teaching experience in higher education.
• Experience in curriculum development and accreditation processes (e.g., MQA or equivalent quality assurance agencies).
• Clinical experience in opticianry or optometry practice is highly desirable.
• Experience supervising undergraduate research projects and industrial training.

Knowledge

• Higher education quality assurance and accreditation standards.
• Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and curriculum design.
• Optical dispensing, ophthalmic lenses, contact lenses, visual optics, and primary eye care.
• Teaching, learning, and assessment methodologies.
• Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Pay: RM3,500.00 - RM5,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person