Dean of Engineering & Strategic Innovation

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 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