Professor

China Funding; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 450,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Malaysia is seeking qualified faculty members for various positions including Associate Professor and Full Professor. Ideal candidates will have a strong research background, proven teaching experience, and leadership skills. The role includes teaching, curriculum development, and administrative responsibilities. A competitive compensation package is offered, including subsidies for accommodation and travel, along with a potential tax holiday for overseas staff.

Benefits

Subsidies for accommodation

Travel subsidies

Children's educational allowance

Medical insurance

One-time relocation allowance

Potential tax holiday for overseas staff

Qualifications

• PhD in a closely aligned area and PG Cert HE or equivalent.
• Several years of teaching/research experience at a university level.
• Strong publications record in an area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Teach two modules/courses per year, providing leadership in curriculum development.
• Enhance the research profile at an international level.
• Assume administrative responsibilities based on experience.

Skills

Teaching experience

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Research supervision experience

Fluency in English

Education

PhD in a relevant field

PG Cert HE or equivalent

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Positions are open at five distinct ranks: Postdoctoral Fellow, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor, and Chair Professor.

Responsibilities and Duties

Applicants will have extensive teaching experience, have published high quality papers in their area of expertise, have been successful in obtaining research grants, and have substantial experience in the supervision of research students. The successful candidate, in addition to teaching typically two modules/courses per year (i.e. one per semester), will provide leadership in curriculum development and enhancing our research profile at the international level. They are expected to assume administrative responsibilities based on their experience.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and being able to motivate others;
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Strong team player;
• Proactive and flexible but with good respect for deadlines;
• Able to work in an environment where diversity and inclusiveness is appreciated.

Essential Qualifications/Experiences

• A PhD in a closely aligned area and PG Cert HE or equivalent;
• Ideally few years of teaching/research experience at a university or equivalent after completion of PhD degree;
• Strong publications record in an area of expertise;
• Evidence of success in obtaining research grants;
• Fluency in English.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Professional memberships such as BCS, IET, ACM, IEE and HEA;

Strong knowledge / experience in international higher education.

Compensation Package

Range of Annual Base Pay:

Associate Professor: 450k-490k RMB

Senior Associate Professor: 540k-580k RMB

Members of Academic Staff are entitled to subsidies for accommodation, travel, and childrens educational, medical insurance, and a one-time relocation allowance is provided. Overseas staff may receive a tax holiday, depending on nationality and personal circumstances.