Dean/Deputy Dean, Faculty of Engineering

MindMerge Consulting; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Dean/Deputy Dean, Faculty of Engineering position in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Our client, a well-established private education group, seeks strategic academic leadership to advance teaching and research, accreditation, and industry partnerships.

Responsibilities include curriculum oversight, stakeholder engagement, and driving enrolment while ensuring compliance with national standards. The role requires a PhD in Engineering and a minimum of 15 years in academia, with at least 5 years in

Qualifications

• 15 years of academic experience with leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of Malaysian higher education standards and accreditation.
• Experience with private higher education operations and regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Faculty aligned with the University’s mission.
• Oversee curriculum development, programme accreditations, and teaching/research delivery.
• Strengthen industry collaborations and professional certifications.
• Drive student enrolment through market-driven programmes and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with MQA, MOHE and professional boards.
• Inspire and manage a diverse team of academic and administrative staff.
• Foster external collaborations with industry, regulatory bodies, and global partners.
• Lead strategic initiatives, digital transformation, and sustainable growth.

Skills

Academic leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal communication

Industry collaborations

Education

PhD in Engineering

Job description

Dean/Deputy Dean, Faculty of Engineering

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Our client is a well-established private education group withmulti-campus presence in Malaysia.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership to the Faculty and alignit with the University’s mission for academic and institutional advancement.
• Oversee curriculum development, programmeaccreditations, and delivery of high-impact teaching and research.
• Strengthen industry collaborations, professionalcertifications, and industry-relevant learning experiences.
• Drive student enrolment through market-drivenprogrammes and partnerships.
• Ensure full compliance with MQA, MOHE, andprofessional board requirements.
• Inspire, support, and manage a diverse team ofacademic and administrative staff.
• Strengthen external collaborations with industry,regulatory bodies, and global academic partners.
• Drive strategic initiatives, digital transformation,and sustainable growth across the Faculty.

Requirements

• Must have a PhD in a relevant field (Engineering)
• Minimum 15 years of academic experience, with at least5 years in a leadership role
• Sound knowledge of Malaysian higher educationstandards and accreditation processes.
• Solid understanding of private higher educationoperations, regulatory frameworks (e.g., MQA, MOHE), and industry expectations.
• Experience in academic leadership and management, withstrong academic background.
• Familiarity with industry needs and a commitment topreparing students for the demands of the workplace.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with theability to lead diverse teams and engage stakeholders.
• A track record of published research and/orindustry-relevant projects.