DEAN, FACULTY OF DESIGN AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

FIRST CITY CORPORATION SDN. BHD.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

FIRST CITY CORPORATION SDN. BHD. invites applications for the post of Dean, Faculty of Design and Built Environment.

Lead the Faculty's strategic direction, oversee academic programme quality, manage Programme Heads, and drive student enrollment and retention. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Graphic Design or a related field, with proven academic leadership, strong budgeting skills, and a track record in MOHE/MQA processes and curriculum

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Graphic Design or related field.
• Proven academic leadership experience at Faculty or Institutional level.
• Strong background in programme management, budgeting, and performance evaluation.
• Experience with MOHE accreditation and curriculum development cycles.
• Industry engagement and professional practice experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Faculty's strategic direction and oversee academic programme quality.
• Manage Programme Heads and drive student enrollment and retention.
• Coordinate budget planning and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Strengthen partnerships and industry projects for curriculum relevance.

Skills

Academic leadership

Programme management

Budgeting

Performance evaluation

Industry engagement

Education

Ph.D. in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Graphic Design or related field

Job description

DEAN, FACULTY OF DESIGN AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Lead the Faculty's strategic direction, oversee academic programme quality, manage Programme Heads, and drive student enrollment and retention. Enhance student outcomes and support participation in external competitions, celebrating achievements at national and international levels.

Key responsibilities

Lead the Faculty's strategic direction, oversee academic programme quality, manage Programme Heads, and drive student enrollment and retention

Enhance student outcomes and support participation in external competitions, celebrating achievements at national and international levels

Implement performance management, oversee workload planning, and support Faculty development and infrastructure needs

Manage budget planning and ensure efficient resource allocation aligned with institutional goals

Strengthen partnerships, coordinate industry projects, guest talks, and ensure curriculum relevance through real-world collaboration

Foster an inclusive, innovative and collaborative academic environment

About you

Possess a Ph.D. in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Graphic Design or a related field

Proven academic leadership experience at the Faculty or Institutional level

Strong background in programme management, budgeting, and performance evaluation

Industry engagement and professional practice experience is highly advantageous

Strong academic portfolio in teaching and research

Proven track record in managing MQA accreditation exercises, ensuring MOHE compliance and leading programme development, review and continuous quality improvement cycles