Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer -Master of Human Resource Development

*Help University College Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

HELP University invites an Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer to lead postgraduate teaching for the Master of Human Resource Development. The role includes supervising Master’s projects and contributing to research outputs in HR management, with delivery across multiple learning modes.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD/DBA, substantial teaching experience at postgraduate level, and a strong track record in curriculum development and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• PhD/DBA in Human Resource Management or related field.
• Proven teaching at postgraduate level and executive education programmes for working adult learners.
• Track record of supervising postgraduate students to completion.
• Minimum three years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in programme management, curriculum development, academic quality assurance, and accreditation processes.
• Experience in Online Distance Learning (ODL) and LMS platforms.
• Familiarity with MQA COPPA:ODL standards and higher education quality assurance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lecture/teach assigned courses and cover syllabi across face-to-face, blended, hybrid, and online formats.
• Supervise postgraduate research projects including master’s and PhD theses where applicable.
• Conduct research, publish papers, and present at conferences.
• Counsel students on career/academic direction on completion of courses.
• Engage in exhibition fairs and represent HELP University when required.

Skills

Teaching postgraduate level

Research & publications

Student mentorship

Curriculum development

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

PhD/DBA in Human Resource Management or related field

Tools

LMS platforms

Online/blended learning

Job description

Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer -Master of Human Resource Development

• To lecture/teach the course(s) assigned and cover the syllabi outlined for the assigned course(s) in a logical and readily understood sequence, and in accordance with students’ assignment requirements. Subjects include research methodology and human resource management related courses. Delivery mode through face-to-face, blended, hybrid, and online learning.
• Supervise postgraduate students undertaking research projects, including Master’s project papers, capstone projects, MPhil research, DBA dissertations, and PhD theses (where applicable).
• To conduct research in areas as per discussion with Head of Department and publish papers and present papers at conferences
• To counsel students on appropriate career/academic direction on completion of their course.
• To counsel at exhibition fairs which HELP participates.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND JOB COMPETENCIES

1. Minimum Academic Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification (PhD, DBA, or equivalent) in Human Resource Management or management-related discipline.

2. Experience

• Proven teaching at postgraduate level and executive education programmes, particularly working adult learners.
• Track record of supervision of postgraduate students to completion.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in programme management, curriculum development, academic quality assurance, and accreditation processes is highly desirable.
• Experience in Online Distance Learning (ODL), including LMS platforms, online teaching, blended learning, online assessments, and student engagement, is preferred.
• Familiarity with MQA requirements, COPPA:ODL standards, and higher education quality assurance practices are an added advantage.

3. Core Competencies

• Ability to lead curriculum enhancement and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic staff, students, industry partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

HELP University offers a wide and diverse range of programs covering business, law, management, economics, IT, social sciences and the humanities at undergraduate and graduate levels. It has also assumed a leading role in research and development in certain disciplines and subject areas. By upholding rigorous standards and setting benchmarks in many areas, HELP has achieved many successes and won plaudits and respect from many quarters, at home and abroad, making it a preferred partner in many crucial areas of endeavour and cooperation.

The quality of education imparted by HELP ensures that not only are its graduates preferred over others for employment by multinational companies and discerning employers in many areas of the globe, they also rapidly assume responsible leadership roles and positions.

HELP University offers a wide and diverse range of programs covering business, law, management, economics, IT, social sciences and the humanities at undergraduate and graduate levels. It has also assumed a leading role in research and development in certain disciplines and subject areas. By upholding rigorous standards and setting benchmarks in many areas, HELP has achieved many successes and won plaudits and respect from many quarters, at home and abroad, making it a preferred partner in many crucial areas of endeavour and cooperation.

The quality of education imparted by HELP ensures that not only are its graduates preferred over others for employment by multinational companies and discerning employers in many areas of the globe, they also rapidly assume responsible leadership roles and positions.

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