Assistant Professor in CPMQS (Casual)

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia invites applications for a casual academic staff member to support the delivery of D18BT Building Services for the January semester at Putrajaya campus. The role focuses on teaching, assessment and student support in English.

The successful candidate will deliver in line with university standards, may include weekend classes, and will liaise with the global course leader while preparing tutoring and marking tasks.

Qualifications

• Master or PhD in Built Environment or Engineering Field.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience or relevant industry experience.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 and ability to create written and video content.

Responsibilities

• Deliver D18BT Building Services in line with academic standards.
• Teach and assess with possible weekend classes.
• Provide guidance and support to students.
• Liaise with global course leader for alignment.
• Prepare tutoring activities and mark examinations.
• Handle related admin duties per university policies.

Skills

Content creation

Education

Master in Built Environment

PhD in Built Environment

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is seeking to appoint a casual academic staff member to support the delivery of D18BT Building Services for the January semester.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, assessment, and student support for the course, ensuring an engaging and high-quality learning experience in line with Heriot-Watt University's academic standards.

The role will be based at the University's campus in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Programmes are delivered in English and therefore fluency in English is essential.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Deliver D18BT Building Services in accordance with the academic standards, requirements, and expectations of the University.

Undertake teaching and assessment duties with classes that might have to be conducted on weekends.

Guidance and support for students, including providing additional assistance where necessary.

Liaise with the global course leader to ensure alignment and consistency in course delivery.

Preparation for all tutoring activities.

Marking of examination papers and the completion of all related administrative duties, in compliance with the policies, procedures, and requirements of the University.

All HWUM staff endeavours will embody our shared values of: Inspire, Collaborate, Belong, and Celebrate.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post and its general responsibilities. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.

Person Specification

This section details the attributes e.g. skills, knowledge/qualifications and competencies which are required in order to undertake the full remit of the role.

Education & Qualifications

Master in Built Environment or Engineering Field

PhD in Built Environment or Engineering Field

Experience

At least 1 year of teaching experience and/or relevant industry experience

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply

More than 5 years of teaching experience and/or relevant industry experience

Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft 365 and the ability to develop creative written and video content for effective communication and information delivery

Essential Criteria

– these are attributes without which a candidate would not be able to undertake the full remit of the role. Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate in their application that they possess the essential requirements will normally be eliminated at the short-listing stage.

Desirable Criteria

– these are attributes which would be useful for the candidate to hold. When shortlisting, these criteria will be considered when more than one applicant meets the essential criteria.

Heriot-Watt University is a global research-led institution with five campuses in the UK, Dubai, and Malaysia. Founded in Edinburgh in 1821 as the world’s first mechanics institute, it gained university status by Royal Charter in 1966.

For over 200 years our pioneering research and education has made a positive impact on the global stage. We continue to push new frontiers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business and Design.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, established in 2012 in Putrajaya, offers quality British education in Southeast Asia with programmes in business, engineering, actuarial science, data science, and psychology.

Heriot-Watt University is a global research-led institution with five campuses in the UK, Dubai, and Malaysia. Founded in Edinburgh in 1821 as the world’s first mechanics institute, it gained university status by Royal Charter in 1966.

For over 200 years our pioneering research and education has made a positive impact on the global stage. We continue to push new frontiers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business and Design.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, established in 2012 in Putrajaya, offers quality British education in Southeast Asia with programmes in business, engineering, actuarial science, data science, and psychology.