Associate Professor - Economics

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Malaysia is seeking an individual with a PhD in Economics or related fields. The role involves undertaking teaching responsibilities, creating teaching materials, and engaging in research activities. Candidates should have substantial experience in higher education, a strong publication record with multiple journal submissions, and experience in securing research grants. This position offers the opportunity to impact students and contribute to academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong publication record with at least 7-10 publications in C.I. journals.
• Secured research grant(s) as Principal Investigator worth RM75,000-RM100,000.
• Experience working in a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and develop teaching materials.
• Conduct classes, tutorials, and practicals.
• Participate in research and secure grants.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Research skills

Curriculum development

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Economics or related fields

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

• Possess a PhD from a recognised university in Economics or other related fields.
• Candidate must have at least seven (7) years of experience in teaching / industry
• Possess a strong publication record with at least 7-10 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 PhD students
• H-index of minimum 2
• 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