Strategic Head of ECS & Tech Innovation

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southampton Malaysia seeks an outstanding Head of School of Electronics and Computer Science to provide strategic and operational leadership, advancing the school's academic portfolio and international partnerships across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

You will champion innovative teaching, including AI and emerging technologies, ensure high academic standards, grow research activity and recruit and develop staff within an inclusive academic environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Recognised higher education teaching qualification (Advance HE, e.g. PGCAP).
• Significant experience in higher education teaching, curriculum development and academic quality assurance.
• Proven leadership, staff management and development experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of Malaysian regulatory frameworks (MQA, MOHE, EAC).
• Evidence of research activity or publications.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for ECS.
• Drive strategic development and new programme opportunities.
• Strengthen student recruitment and partnerships with industry and public bodies in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
• Champion innovative teaching including AI and emerging technologies.
• Ensure high academic standards and excellent student experience.
• Foster a vibrant research culture and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science

Advance HE teaching qualification (PGCAP or equivalent)

Job description

University of Southampton Malaysia seeks an outstanding Head of School of Electronics and Computer Science to provide strategic and operational leadership, advancing the school's academic portfolio and international partnerships across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

You will champion innovative teaching, including AI and emerging technologies, ensure high academic standards, grow research activity and recruit and develop staff within an inclusive academic environment.