Associate Professor, Accounting

Taylor's University; Selangor; On-site; MYR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Malaysian educational institution is seeking an Associate Professor in Accounting. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and curriculum development, with a focus on optimizing student learning and contributing to scholarly activities. Candidates must hold a PhD, have at least five years of teaching experience, and a strong publication record. This position offers opportunities for administrative involvement and mentoring postgraduate students.

Qualifications

• PhD from a recognised university in Accounting or related fields.
• Minimum five years of teaching/industry experience.
• Strong publication record with 3-6 publications in reputable journals.
• Experience in securing research grants as Principal Investigator.
• Proven track record of graduating PhD students.
• Experience working in higher education and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and related duties including class preparation and assessment.
• Participate in programme and curriculum development.
• Plan and implement strategies to enhance student learning.
• Support research projects and mentor postgraduate students.
• Contribute to administrative responsibilities within the department.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Research experience

Curriculum development

Coaching and mentoring

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in Accounting or related fields

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 a PhD from a recognised university in Accounting or other related fields.
• Candidate must have at least five (5) years of experience in teaching / industry
• Possess a strong publication record with at least 3-6 publications in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM75,000-RM100,000 (cumulative)
• Graduated at least 2 PhDstudents
• H-index of minimum 5
• 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