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Mohd Faizal - 
Lecturer

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Academic Research and Teaching

Typical day

Writing journal or article for publication, teaching media and communication subject and performing administrative tasks related to communication programme

What do I enjoy about my job?

Performing academic research

Challenging aspects

Getting the grant for research and publishing in reputable journals

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

My passion in learning and doing research

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

Academic Research, Interviewing and Communicating


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

Working in TV9 and 8TV, two of Malaysian TV channels under Media Prima Group after graduated from Sheffield. I worked for around 3 years

Joining as a lecturer at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia at the end of 200.

Pursuing my PhD in Political Islam and Media at the Australian National University. Awarded a PhD in January 2013.

Where do I see myself in the future?

To establish my credential in academic line


Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

Keep finding the best job for you. Dont give up.


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Last updated: 05 Apr 2013