Assistant Professor in Marketing (Casual)

Heriot-Watt University; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Campus invites applications for an academic role in Marketing. The post involves delivering Marketing Communications, Marketing in Practice, and Business Analysis modules while maintaining academic standards.

Responsibilities include teaching, assessment, student guidance, and coordinating with the global course leader. Flexibility to adapt teaching across delivery modes is valued, with a commitment to academic quality.

Qualifications

• Essential: Master’s degree in Marketing or business degree with 5–10 years relevant industry experience.
• Desirable: PhD in Marketing or related discipline; CIM or Digital Marketing certifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing in Practice, and Business Analysis and Consultancy in accordance with academic standards.
• Undertake teaching and assessment duties with classes.
• Provide guidance and support for students, including additional assistance where necessary.
• Liaise with the global course leader to ensure alignment and consistency in course delivery.
• Prepare for tutoring activities and mark examination papers per university policies.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with grade and evolving priorities.

Skills

Marketing principles

Communication skills

Teaching & assessment

Independent work & deadlines

Digital marketing

Social media marketing

Consumer behaviour

Marketing analytics

Education

Master’s degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in business + 5–10 years industry experience

PhD in Marketing

CIM or Digital Marketing certifications

Job description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Deliver Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing in Practice, and Business Analysis and Consultancy in accordance with the academic standards, requirements, and expectations of the University.

Undertake teaching and assessment duties with classes.

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 and Qualifications

Essential

• A Master’s degree in a Marketing field, OR Marketing practitioners with a Bachelor’s degree in business plus specified relevant industry experience (5-10 years).

Desirable

• PhD in Marketing or related discipline; professional certifications in marketing (e.g., CIM, Digital Marketing certifications).

Experience

Essential

• Relevant teaching experience in higher education; experience delivering lectures and tutorials in marketing-related subjects; experience in assessment and marking.

Desirable

• Industry experience in marketing, branding, digital marketing, market research, or related areas; experience with blended/online learning platforms.

Competencies, Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Strong knowledge of marketing principles and contemporary marketing practices; effective communication and presentation skills; ability to manage student learning and assessment; ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Expertise in digital marketing, social media marketing, consumer behaviour, or marketing analytics.

Special Factors (if applicable)

Essential

• Availability to conduct lectures, tutorials, marking, consultation sessions, and other necessary class arrangements according to the academic schedule; commitment to maintaining academic quality and compliance with university policies.

Desirable

• Flexibility to teach across multiple marketing subjects and delivery modes (face-to-face, online, or hybrid).

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.

Other Relevant Information

We aim to hold interviews at the Malaysia Campus in Putrajaya on the week of 17 November 2026.

For more information about Malaysia Campus, please visit http://www.hw.edu.my.

For information about Purpose-Driven Education, please see our website: https://www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia/about/purpose-driven-education.htm

The University is committed to equality of opportunity.