Associate Professor - Social Work

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Malaysia seeks an experienced academic for a role in Social Work. The candidate must possess a PhD with a strong publication record, at least 5 years of teaching and research experience, and proven academic leadership. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and contributing to curriculum development. This position demands an effective use of IT technologies and requires participation in professional activities and grant writing.

Qualifications

• Prior academic leadership experience required.
• Strong publication record with 7-10 publications in recognized journals.
• Experience in securing research grants as Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes, lectures, and tutorials.
• Participate in research and scholarly activities.
• Contribute to administrative responsibilities and committees.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Publication record

Teaching methodologies

Research experience

Proficient in IT technologies for facilitation

Education

PhD in Social Work

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 aPhDfrom a recognised university in Social Workwith prior academic leadership experience
• Member of Malaysian Association of Social Workers
• Candiate is familiar with MQA documentation for Social Work program
• Candidate must have at least five(5)years of experience in teaching / research / industry
• Possess a strong publication recordwith at least 7-10publications in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM75,000-RM100,000 (cumulative)
• Graduated at least 2PhDstudents
• H-index of minimum 5
• 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