Assistant Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer (Taxation)

XIAMEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA; Sepang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) seeks a dedicated academic to deliver high-quality teaching in taxation and related subjects across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The role includes developing engaging lectures, tutorials, and assessments while pursuing active research with international publications and competitive grants.

The appointee will supervise final-year projects and contribute to curriculum development, accreditation, and governance within XMUM, collaborating with staff and

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a PhD degree in a related discipline.
• Track record in research, ability to contribute to the research strengths of the discipline, through high-quality international publications and/or attracting competitive external research grants in the related field.
• Evidence of high-quality teaching ability.
• Ability to supervise undergraduate and/or postgraduate students for final year/research project.
• Indication of the capacity to engage as a member of committees for the University community.
• Ability to contribute to the administrative duties and governance at any or all of school, faculty or University level.
• Ability to work positively and cooperatively with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in taxation and related subjects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
• Develop and deliver engaging lectures, tutorials, assessments, and other learning activities in accordance with the University’s academic standards.
• Conduct research and contribute to the development of the discipline through high-quality publications in reputable international journals and/or competitive external research grants.
• Supervise undergraduate students in final-year projects, research projects, dissertations, or other academic activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development, course review, accreditation activities, and continuous improvement of academic programmes.

Skills

Teaching ability

Research ability

Student supervision

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Education

PhD degree

Job description

Deliver high-quality teaching in taxation and related subjects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.

Develop and deliver engaging lectures, tutorials, assessments, and other learning activities in accordance with the University’s academic standards.

Conduct research and contribute to the development of the discipline through high-quality publications in reputable international journals and/or competitive external research grants.

Supervise undergraduate students in final-year projects, research projects, dissertations, or other academic activities.

Contribute to curriculum development, course review, accreditation activities, and continuous improvement of academic programmes.

Assess students’ performance through assignments, classroom activities, and examinations.

Attend to students’ requests for consultation.

Perform administrative duties as required by the School.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a PhD degree in a related discipline.

Track record in research, ability to contribute to the research strengths of the discipline, through high-quality international publications and/or attracting competitive external research grants in the related field.

Evidence of high-quality teaching ability.

Ability to supervise undergraduate and/or postgraduate students for final year/research project.

Indication of the capacity to engage as a member of committees for the University community.

Ability to contribute to the administrative duties and governance at any or all of school, faculty or University level.

Ability to work positively and cooperatively with staff and students.

Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM), the first Chinese university branch campus in Malaysia (Reg. No. DULN009(B)), is an extension of Xiamen University (XMU), established in 1921 by Tan Kah Kee. XMU is ranked 198th globally by US News & World Report (2024-2025). XMUM combines world-class teaching, research excellence, and cultural diversity, aiming to nurture ethical, talented individuals who contribute to the progress of Malaysia, China, and Southeast Asia. As a dynamic and inclusive institution, XMUM seeks committed, qualified individuals to join its team and support its mission of global educational excellence.

Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM), the first Chinese university branch campus in Malaysia (Reg. No. DULN009(B)), is an extension of Xiamen University (XMU), established in 1921 by Tan Kah Kee. XMU is ranked 198th globally by US News & World Report (2024-2025). XMUM combines world-class teaching, research excellence, and cultural diversity, aiming to nurture ethical, talented individuals who contribute to the progress of Malaysia, China, and Southeast Asia. As a dynamic and inclusive institution, XMUM seeks committed, qualified individuals to join its team and support its mission of global educational excellence.