Associate Professor - Cybersecurity

Taylor's University; Selangor; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Malaysian university is seeking an academic with a doctoral degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science. The role involves teaching and research responsibilities, requiring at least five years of experience and a strong publication record in academic journals. Candidates must have successfully supervised PhD students and contributed to research funding efforts. The university values innovation in curriculum development and collaboration with professional bodies.

Qualifications

• Experienced in teaching and industry for at least five years.
• Strong publication record with at least 5 C.I. journal publications in the last 5 years.
• Track record of securing research grants as Principal Investigator.
• Experience in supervising PhD research students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes, tutorials, and practicals while designing teaching materials.
• Engage in high-quality program and curriculum development.
• Participate in research and scholarly activities.
• Contribute to administrative responsibilities within the department.

Skills

Teaching skills

Research and publication skills

Curriculum development

Mentoring and coaching

Grant writing

Education

Doctoral degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science

Job description

Teaching 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 doctoral degree or equivalent from a recognised university in CybersecurityorComputer Science related fields
• Candidate must have at least five(5)years of experience in teaching / industry
• Possess a strong publication record with at least 5 publications in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM150,000(cumulative)
• Graduated at least 2PhD (by Research) students
• Minimum scopus h-index of 8
• 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
• Ability in establishing linkages with external organisations/ professional bodies in academic related matters locally and internationally