Professor - Artificial Intelligence

Taylor's University; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Malaysia seeks an experienced academic with a PhD in Artificial Intelligence or Computer Science. The role involves conducting teaching duties, participating in research, and contributing to curriculum development. Candidates must have a strong publication record and a proven track record in securing research funding and supervising PhD students. This is an excellent opportunity to foster student learning and engagement in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in teaching, research, or industry.
• Strong publication record with 10-15 publications in C.I. journals in last 5 years.
• Secured research grants as a Principal Investigator worth RM300,000-RM600,000.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes, tutorials, and practicals and prepare teaching materials.
• Participate in programme and curriculum development.
• Support in research projects and scholarship of postgraduate students.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Curriculum development

Research capabilities

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Artificial Intelligence or Computer Science

Job description

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and teaching related duties such as design, preparation and development of teaching materials; conduct classes/lectures, tutorials and practicals; consultation with students, invigilation, marking and assessment
• Participate and contribute in high quality programme and curriculum development
• Plan and implement teaching strategies to optimise student learning as well as to motivate them
• Support in research project work and scholarship of postgraduate students
• Establish and maintain high standards of teaching and effective learning to meet the University’s teaching and learning expectations

Research

• Participate in scholarly activities, including undertaking research, conference presentation, journal publications and relevant community work
• Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarship as co-researcher
• Achieve the specified set of research outcome targets for Professor level of appointment

Administration and Other Activities

• Undertake and contribute in administrative responsibilities such as attending departmental meetings, participate in committees and working groups within the Department, School and Faculty
• Participate in continuous relevant professional activities
• Assist in establishing linkages with external organisations/ professional bodies in academic related matters

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess aPhD from a recognised university in Artificial Intelligence or Computer Science related fields.
• Candidate must have at least eight(8)years of experience in teaching / research / industry
• Possess a strong publication record with at least 10-15 publications in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM300,000-RM600,000 (cumulative)
• Graduated at least 3 PhD students
• Scopus h-index of minimum 16
• Experience working in higher education environment and a track record of teaching experience and professional knowledge of curriculum development or good record of professional experience with evidence of coaching and mentoring and a high quality of presentation skills
• Experience in developing teaching methodologies and materials, including the effective use of IT technologies in the facilitation of teaching and learning
• Experience working on research projects and activities or experience of professional practice/consultancy work, including evidence of appropriate outputs