Head of Programme

YPC International College; Ampang Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

YPC International College seeks an experienced Head of Programme to lead academic programme management, curriculum development, teaching and learning, and quality assurance at a private university college in Malaysia.

The role entails academic leadership, staff management, teaching responsibilities, monitoring student performance, and ensuring compliance with MQA requirements and higher education standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in the related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant academic or teaching experience.
• Experience in programme coordination, academic leadership, curriculum development, or quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of MQA requirements, programme accreditation, and higher education quality assurance standards.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic planning, programme implementation, curriculum development, review, and continuous improvement.
• Undertake lecturing, assessment, and student supervision responsibilities.
• Ensure delivery of teaching, learning, assessment, and other academic activities to required standards.
• Manage and support academic staff, including workload allocation and development.
• Monitor student enrolment, performance, progression, retention, and learning experience.
• Coordinate programme accreditation and quality assurance activities with MQA compliance.
• Oversee examination and assessment processes in collaboration with departments.
• Build relationships with industry partners and other stakeholders.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Quality assurance

People management

Strategic planning

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree or PhD in related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Programme to lead academic programme management, curriculum development, teaching and learning, and quality assurance at our private university college.

The successful candidate will provide academic leadership, manage academic staff, undertake teaching responsibilities, monitor student performance, and ensure compliance with Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) requirements and relevant higher education standards. The role also involves strengthening industry collaboration, enhancing graduate employability, and supporting the institution's academic development.

Key Responsibilities

Lead academic planning, programme implementation, curriculum development, review, and continuous improvement.

Undertake lecturing, assessment, and student supervision responsibilities in accordance with the assigned teaching workload.

Ensure effective delivery of teaching, learning, assessment, and other academic activities in accordance with approved academic standards.

Manage and support academic staff, including workload allocation, performance evaluation, and professional development.

Monitor student enrolment, academic performance, progression, retention, completion, and overall learning experience.

Coordinate programme accreditation, quality assurance, academic audits, and related documentation in compliance with MQA requirements and relevant regulations.

Oversee examination and assessment processes in collaboration with relevant departments.

Develop initiatives to improve teaching quality, student experience, graduate employability, and overall academic performance.

Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, schools, educational institutions, professional bodies, and other stakeholders.

Promote consultancy, community engagement, and industry collaboration.

Support student employability initiatives, including internships, practicums, and industry engagement.

Collaborate with relevant departments on academic operations, institutional planning, budgeting, and governance.

Participate in academic committees, meetings, and institutional activities as required.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Faculty or University Management.

Requirements

A relevant Master's degree or PhD in the related field.

Minimum of 3 years of relevant academic or teaching experience, preferably in a higher education institution.

Experience in programme coordination, academic leadership, curriculum development, or quality assurance.

Good understanding of MQA requirements, programme accreditation, and higher education quality assurance standards.

Demonstrated leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate academic teams.

Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Ability to work collaboratively with academic staff, students, management, industry partners, and external stakeholders.

Added Advantage

A PhD and/or relevant academic management or coordination experience.

Experience managing a faculty, school, college, academy, or similar educational institution will be an added advantage.

Experience in strategic planning, budgeting and institutional development.

What We Offer

An opportunity to lead and develop academic programmes.

A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

The opportunity to contribute to educational excellence and the development of future graduates.