HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (EDUCATION)

HELP UNIVERSITY SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Malaysia is seeking a Head of Department (HOD) for Education to provide academic leadership and ensure high-quality teaching. The role requires a PhD in Education and at least 8 years of academic experience, including teaching and administrative roles. Responsibilities include overseeing curriculum development, managing examinations, and facilitating student admissions. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership abilities and excellent communication skills, contributing to a culture of academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in academia, including teaching, research, and administrative roles.
• Possess strong professional networks in the Education sector within universities.
• Prior leadership experience, such as HOD, Program Leader, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead department meetings and compile reports for the Dean.
• Ensure relevant academic support for an effective learning experience.
• Oversee onboarding, performance appraisals, and staff development.
• Coordinate examination processes and ensure integrity in assessments.
• Review student applications and monitor academic performance.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum design

Program management

Academic quality assurance

Communication in English

Education

PhD in Education

Job description

To lead and manage the Department of Education by delivering high-quality teaching, ensuring academic excellence, overseeing curriculum development, and providing strategic direction in line with HELP University’s goals and values. The HOD will foster a supportive learning environment, drive academic innovation, and maintain strong alignment with industry and regulatory standards.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. General: To lead department meetings, compile reports for the Dean or relevant committees, and ensure the department is informed of important outcomes while taking any required follow-up actions.

2. Academic Leadership & Teaching: Ensure relevant academic support foreffective learning experience for students. Ensure the internal quality and performance standards of lecturers are consistently met.

3. Partnership and Programme Coordination: Provide continuous support to feeder school.

4. Departmental Management & Administration: To assist the Dean in interviews, onboarding, performance appraisals and staff development matters, to oversee and allocate duties for all departmental staff while coordinating their work and advising on resourcing needs, to designate staff to represent the department on specific matters and retaining full responsibility for all delegated functions.

5. Examinations and Academic Assessment: Coordinates with Registry on examination, and ensures the integrity and effectiveness of assessment processes.

6. Student Admission & Conduct: Review student applications, monitor conduct and academic performance, and work closely with the Registrar on disciplinary, withdrawal, and progression matters.

7. Other Duties: Undertakes additional responsibilities and projects as assigned, while fostering a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement within the department.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND JOB COMPETENCIES

Minimum Academic Qualification

Candidates must possess a PhD in Education, preferably in EduTech.

Experience

Minimum of 8 years of experience in academia, including teaching, research, and administrative roles.

Possess strong professional networks in the Education area within universities.

Prior leadership experience, such as HOD, Program Leader, or similar.

Proven ability to lead teams through organizational changes and to create new programs.

Core Competencies

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from diverse range of backgrounds.

Excellent command of spoken and written English.

Proven experience in curriculum design, program management, and academic quality assurance.

HELP University offers a wide and diverse range of programs covering business, law, management, economics, IT, social sciences and the humanities at undergraduate and graduate levels. It has also assumed a leading role in research and development in certain disciplines and subject areas. By upholding rigorous standards and setting benchmarks in many areas, HELP has achieved many successes and won plaudits and respect from many quarters, at home and abroad, making it a preferred partner in many crucial areas of endeavour and cooperation.

The quality of education imparted by HELP ensures that not only are its graduates preferred over others for employment by multinational companies and discerning employers in many areas of the globe, they also rapidly assume responsible leadership roles and positions.