Professor

Hatch Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education group in Malaysia seeks a Professor for its School of Media and Communications. This role demands academic leadership, program development, and a commitment to research excellence. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and a strong track record in academia, mentoring, and grant acquisition. Join us to shape the future of Media & Communications education and inspire the next generation of scholars.

Qualifications

• Proven academic record with published journals.
• Experience in research grant acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in curriculum innovation for Master's & Doctorate programs.
• Lead grant applications for competitive external research grants.
• Supervise postgraduate research students.

Skills

Leadership

Research

Mentorship

Education

PhD in Media & Communications

Job description

"Unifying Purpose, Shaping Careers" - We believe in a world where organizational strategies are brought to life; when everyone finds value in their work by aligning organizational purpose with people, inspiring a meaningful and impactful future.

Hatch Asia has been retained by Asia's premier private education group to help identify a Professor for its School of Media and Communications. This is a key leadership role requiring someone to inspire academic and research excellence, develop cutting-edge programs, and actively shape the future of Media & Communications education.

This role seeks a Professor with a strong track record in research, teaching, and academic service, ideally someone who has led research teams, secured notable grants, and shaped their field through scholarship and mentorship.

The Challenge

Academic Leadership & Program Development

• Provide leadership in curriculum innovation and development across Masters & Doctorate programs.
• Support the establishment of new niche programs aligned with industry trends and scholarly growth areas (e.g., Digital Media, Political Communications, New Media Studies, and Comparative Film Studies).
• Mentor early-career academics and build succession plans to ensure the school's academic depth and diversity.

Research & Scholarly Impact

• Lead grant applications, especially for competitive external research grants.
• Supervise and examine postgraduate research students (Masters & PhD levels).
• Advance the school's scholarly output through peer-reviewed publications and high-impact research.
• Contribute to the school's internal journal as reviewer or editor, fostering a culture of academic publishing.
• Enhance the school's visibility through participation in global conferences and research collaborations.

Service to the University

• Participate in faculty committees, school strategy workshops, and open days.
• Contribute to institutional visibility and rankings, focusing on staff qualifications, research outputs, and graduate outcomes.
• Represent the school on academic boards, journal committees, or grant panels internally and externally.

What It Takes

• A PhD in Media & Communications or related disciplines.
• A proven academic record with published journals and the ability to drive research excellence.
• Demonstrated leadership in research grant acquisition and team supervision.
• Experience serving on grant review panels, academic promotion boards, or editorial boards is highly desirable.
• Global awareness and familiarity with international higher education rankings.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and student engagement, including mentoring master's students in research methodology and political marketing.

If interested, candidates are invited to click the "Apply Now" button. All information will be kept confidential. Priority responses will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Employment Agency No: 11C5794