Assistant Professor (Ds13) - Civil Law / Islamic Law / Legal Practice Department

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Assistant Professor to contribute to law education and research. The role involves designing curricula, delivering lectures, supervising research, and engaging with the academic and professional community. Candidates must have advanced degrees in law and demonstrate teaching proficiency. This position offers competitive remuneration and benefits like annual leave and EPF contributions.

Benefits

Annual Leave

EPF

SOCSO

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess teaching and research experience in higher education.
• A minimum CGPA of 3.0 in Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English is mandatory, with Arabic as an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and update law courses to meet academic standards.
• Deliver lectures and tutorials, leveraging technologies where applicable.
• Conduct research and supervise student projects.

Skills

Teaching abilities

Research skills

Effective education delivery

Student engagement

Education

Doctorate (PhD) in Law

Master's Degree in Law

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Curriculum Development: Design and update comprehensive law courses reflecting the latest industry trends and academic standards.
• Teaching Excellence: Deliver engaging lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions across various law subjects, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and software.
• Student Assessment: Create and evaluate examinations, assignments, and projects to gauge student knowledge and skills, providing constructive feedback.
• Research Contribution: Conduct and publish impactful research in the field of law, supervise student research projects and theses.
• Professional Development: Stay current with technological advancements and pedagogical strategies through continued education and active participation in academic communities.
• Community and Industry Engagement: Collaborate with industry experts to ensure curriculum relevance and foster opportunities for student placements.
• Mentorship: Offer academic advice and personal mentorship to students, guiding them towards academic and professional success.

Job Requirements

• Post: Assistant Professor
• Grade: DS13
• Status of Appointment: Permanent (Malaysian Only)
• Remuneration: Basic salary from RM6,210 to RM14,370 (based on experience) plus fixed allowances
• Area of Specialisation: Refer to item 6.0
• Department: Civil Law / Islamic Law / Legal Practice Department
• Faculty: Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws
• Location: Gombak

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD), Master's, and Bachelor's Degree in Laws from a recognized university.
• Minimum CGPA of 3.0 in Bachelor's Degree.
• Malaysian applicants are encouraged to apply, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Minimum Competencies

Experience in higher education teaching and research is advantageous. Candidates should possess a blend of academic qualifications, teaching abilities, research skills, and personal attributes that facilitate effective education delivery, student engagement, and contributions to the academic community.

Language Qualifications

• Credits in Bahasa Malaysia and English Language (including oral examination) at SPM level or equivalent recognized by the Government (for Malaysian citizens).
• IELTS Band 6 / MUET Band 4. Candidates lacking these qualifications must sit for the IIUM English Language Proficiency Test.
• Proficiency in written and spoken Arabic is an advantage.

Job Benefits

• Annual Leave
• EPF
• SOCSO