Head of Department – Education

HELP University; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Petaling Jaya is seeking a Head of Department to lead and manage the Department of Education. The role involves ensuring high-quality teaching, overseeing curriculum development, and fostering a supportive learning environment. Candidates must possess a PhD in Education with at least 8 years of experience in academia. Strong leadership skills and a command of English are essential for this position. The ideal candidate will drive academic innovation and align with industry standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead department meetings and compile reports for the Dean.
• Ensure academic support for effective learning experiences for students.
• Assist the Dean with onboarding and performance appraisals.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of departmental staff.
• Coordinate examinations and ensure the effectiveness of assessment processes.
• Review student applications and monitor academic performance.

Skills

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Curriculum design

Program management

Academic quality assurance

Excellent command of spoken and written English

Education

PhD in Education, preferably in EduTech

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 for effective 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 ensure 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.