Associate Professor - Architecture

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Malaysia is seeking an Associate Professor in Architecture to oversee teaching, curriculum development, and research initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Architecture or Built Environment, with a minimum of five years of relevant experience. They should have a strong publication record and experience securing grants. The role includes conducting classes, mentoring students, and contributing to academic administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of PhD in Architecture or Built Environment with five years of relevant teaching/industry experience.
• Strong publication record with at least 3-5 publications in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS Q1/Q2) in the last 5 years.
• Secured research grants as Principal Investigator worth RM75,000-RM100,000.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and teaching-related duties, including developing teaching materials.
• Participate in program and curriculum development.
• Support in research project work for postgraduate students.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Research methodologies

Curriculum development

Publications in academic journals

Coaching and mentoring

Green building certification

Education

PhD in Architecture or Built Environment

Job description

• 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

• Minimum qualification of PhD in Architecture or Built Environment with cumulative five (5) years of relevant teaching / industry experience
• Possess a strong publication record with at least 3-5 publications in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS Q1 / Q2) in the last 5 years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM75,000-RM100,000 (cumulative)
• Graduated at least 2 PhD students
• H-index of minimum 5
• Registered with Board of Architects of Malaysia (LAM) or equivalent
• Green Building (GBI, LEED) certified professional or possess a working knowledge on green building certification
• Editorship in reputable journal will be an added advantage
• 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