Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering

Taylor's University; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Malaysia is seeking an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering. The candidate will contribute to teaching excellence, mentor postgraduate students, and lead impactful research initiatives. A PhD in Mechanical Engineering is required, along with a minimum of five years of experience and a strong publication record. The position emphasizes curriculum innovation and collaboration with industry partners. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the academic landscape and advance the institution's profile.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in teaching, research, and/or industry practice.
• Strong publication record with 5–7 indexed journal publications within the last five years.
• Scopus h-index of at least 8.
• Experience in securing external research grants as Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to academic leadership, curriculum innovation, and programme development.
• Supervise postgraduate research and mentor students in teaching and learning.
• Engage in scholarly activities and contribute to impactful research.
• Participate in departmental and faculty administration.

Skills

Strong publication record

Curriculum design

Mentoring and coaching

Effective teaching methodologies

Engagement with academic bodies

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering

• Contribute to academic leadership in teaching and learning, including curriculum innovation, programme development, and the enhancement of pedagogical practices.
• Design, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching and learning materials; conduct lectures, tutorials, and assessments in line with best practices to optimise student learning outcomes.
• Provide mentorship and support to colleagues and postgraduate students in developing effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Supervise postgraduate research and promote a culture of scholarly teaching and continuous improvement.
• Maintain and advance high standards of teaching excellence to meet the University’s expectations for academic quality and student success.

Research

• Demonstrate leadership and active contribution in scholarly activities, including conducting impactful research, publishing in indexed journals, and presenting at reputable conferences.
• Initiate or collaborate on research projects and contribute to securing external research funding.
• Mentor junior academics or research students to develop their research capacity.
• Achieve and sustain research outputs and impact consistent with the Associate Professor level of appointment.

Administration and Other Activities

• Actively participate in departmental, school, and faculty administration through committee involvement, working groups, and governance activities.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and reputation of the University’s academic and operational functions.
• Engage in continuous professional development and support the advancement of academic and institutional excellence.
• Assist in building and maintaining linkages with external organisations, industry partners, and professional bodies to strengthen collaboration and promote the University’s academic profile.

REQUIREMENTS

• PhDinMechanical Engineeringfrom a recognised university.
• Minimum offive (5) yearsof relevant experience in teaching, research, and/or industry practice, preferably within a higher education environment.
• Strong publication recordwith5–7 indexed journal publications (ISI / Scopus Q1 and Q2)within the last five (5) years.
• Proven ability tosecure external research grantsasPrincipal Investigator, with acumulative value of RM150,000–RM200,000.
• Scopus h-index of at least 8.
• Successfullysupervised and graduated at least two (2) PhD students by Research as the main supervisor.
• Proven experience in curriculum design, teaching innovation, and pedagogical excellence.
• Evidence of mentoring and coaching colleagues and students to achieve academic excellence.
• Skilled in developing and applying effective teaching methodologies, including the use of digital and IT technologies.
• Active involvement in research projects, consultancy, or professional practice with evidence of scholarly or industry-relevant outputs.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and engagement with relevant professional or academic bodies.