Financial Economics Assistant Professor: Global Teaching

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Financial Economics to join the Edinburgh Business School, Malaysia. The role focuses on teaching, curriculum development, and research-informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in a dynamic, international setting.

The post holder will coordinate across campuses, develop materials, mentor students, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality learning experiences while strengthening

Qualifications

• Experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Ability to develop and update teaching materials.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills in English.
• Strong track record in research-led teaching.
• Experience building links with industry.
• Fluent English speaking and writing.
• Ability to translate research into teaching materials and methods.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching, assessment setting and marking on academic programmes.
• Support colleagues on other campuses in delivery of courses.
• Develop materials for programmes and contribute to curriculum design.
• Review teaching design using student and peer feedback.
• Mentor and supervise students with timely feedback.
• Provide pastoral support and promote excellent student learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Malaysia and international networks.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Research-led teaching

English fluency

Industry links

Communication

Analytics knowledge

Education

Master’s in Financial Economics

PhD in Financial Economics

Job description

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Financial Economics to join the Edinburgh Business School, Malaysia. The role focuses on teaching, curriculum development, and research-informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in a dynamic, international setting.

The post holder will coordinate across campuses, develop materials, mentor students, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality learning experiences while strengthening