Associate Professor - Accounting

Taylor's University; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor's University in Malaysia invites applications for an academic appointment at the Associate Professor level in Accounting. The successful candidate will teach, design and develop teaching materials, deliver lectures and tutorials, supervise students and contribute to curriculum development.

A PhD in Accounting or related fields is required, together with a strong publication track record and evidence of coaching and mentoring.

Qualifications

• PhD from a recognised university in Accounting or related fields.
• Minimum five years of teaching, research or industry experience.
• Strong publication record in SCI/SCOPUS journals in last 5 years (3–5 papers).
• Experience securing research grants as Principal Investigator.
• Minimum h-index of 5 on Scopus.
• Experience in higher education with curriculum development and coaching/mentoring.
• Experience developing teaching methods and IT-enabled learning materials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching and related duties including design and development of teaching materials.
• Conduct classes, tutorials and assessments and provide student consultation.
• Contribute to high-quality programme and curriculum development.
• Plan teaching strategies to enhance student learning and motivation.
• Support postgraduate research projects and scholarships.
• Engage in departmental and faculty administration and service.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Mentoring

Publications

Research grants

H-index

IT in teaching

Education

PhD in Accounting or related field

Job description

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• Undertake teaching and teaching related duties such as design, preparation and development of teaching materials; conduct classes/lectures, tutorials and practicals; consultation with students, invigilation, marking and assessment
• Participate and contribute in high quality programme and curriculum development
• Plan and implement teaching strategies to optimise student learning as well as to motivate them
• Support in research project work and scholarship of postgraduate students
• Establish and maintain high standards of teaching and effective learning to meet the University’s teaching and learning expectations

Research

• Participate in scholarly activities, including undertaking research, conference presentation, journal publications and relevant community work
• Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarship as co-researcher
• Achieve the specified set of research outcome targets for Associate Professor level of appointment

Administration and Other Activities

• Undertake and contribute in administrative responsibilities such as attending departmental meetings, participate in committees and working groups within the Department, School and Faculty
• Participate in continuous relevant professional activities
• Assist in establishing linkages with external organisations/ professional bodies in academic related matters

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess aPhDfrom a recognised university in Accountingor other relevant fields
• Candidate must have at least five(5)years of experience in teaching / research / industry
• Possess a strong publication recordwith at least 3-5publications in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM75,000-RM100,000 (cumulative)
• Graduated at least 2 PhDstudents
• Minimum h-index of 5 on Scopus
• Experience working in higher education environment and a track record of teaching experience and professional knowledge of curriculum development or good record of professional experience with evidence of coaching and mentoring and a high quality of presentation skills
• Experience in developing teaching methodologies and materials, including the effective use of IT technologies in the facilitation of teaching and learning
• Experience working on research projects and activities or experience of professional practice/consultancy work, including evidence of appropriate outputs