Professor - Asian Political Economy

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Education Subsidy

Comprehensive Family Medical Coverage

Performance Incentives

Work-Life Integration

Relocation Support

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia invites applications from distinguished academic leaders for the position of Full Professor in the PPE programme. The successful candidate will anchor the PPE department, providing strategic leadership in research, postgraduate mentorship, and international academic outreach, with a focus on the Asian context.

This role centers on a high-impact research agenda, securing external grants, shaping the curriculum, and building a global network of collaborators.

Qualifications

• PhD/Doctorate in Economics, Political Science, International Political Economy, Public Policy, or an aligned interdisciplinary field from an internationally recognised university.

Responsibilities

• Research & Thought Leadership: Maintain an active, high-impact research pipeline published in top-tier, peer-reviewed international journals (SSCI/Scopus Q1). Secure competitive external research grants.
• Doctoral Mentorship & Supervision: Supervise, mentor, and graduate Ph.D. candidates in PPE, Political Science, Economics, and related interdisciplinary Asian studies.
• Academic Outreach & Conferences: Represent the institution at major international conferences, policy forums, and symposia, actively driving global partnerships and institutional visibility.
• Curriculum & Programme Leadership: Provide senior academic leadership in shaping the PPE curriculum, fostering cross-faculty collaboration, and bridging academic inquiry with regional policy impact.

Skills

Philosophy Politics and Economics

Political Economy

Economics

Political Science

Asian Studies

Southeast Asian Studies

Geopolitics

Public Policy

Qualitative Research

Quantitative Research

Higher Education

Education

Doctorate

Job description

About the University & the Programme

Ranked Top 50 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027 and firmly established among the Global Top 300 (QS World University Rankings), Randstad is represernting an institution which stands as Southeast Asia’s premier private university. We are committed to academic distinction, high-impact research, and equipping global leaders with transformative cross-disciplinary insight.

We are proud to host the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) programme. Operating at the crossroads of one of the world’s most dynamic political and economic corridors, the programme delivers a multidisciplinary, industry-engaged approach to social sciences. In an era where geopolitics, geoeconomics, and regional policy are increasingly intertwined, our faculty play an instrumental role in shaping discourse across academia, public policy, and multinational industry.

The Role

We invite applications from distinguished academic leaders for the position of Full Professor. The successful candidate will anchor our PPE department, providing strategic leadership in research, postgraduate mentorship, and international academic outreach, with a primary scholarly focus on the Asian context.

Key Responsibilities

• Research & Thought Leadership: Maintain an active, high-impact research pipeline published in top-tier, peer-reviewed international journals (SSCI/Scopus Q1). Secure competitive external research grants.

• Doctoral Mentorship & Supervision: Supervise, mentor, and graduate Ph.D. candidates in PPE, Political Science, Economics, and related interdisciplinary Asian studies.

• Academic Outreach & Conferences: Represent the institution at major international conferences, policy forums, and symposia, actively driving global partnerships and institutional visibility.

• Curriculum & Programme Leadership: Provide senior academic leadership in shaping the PPE curriculum, fostering cross-faculty collaboration, and bridging academic inquiry with regional policy impact.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Academic Credentials: A Ph.D. in Economics, Political Science, International Political Economy (IPE), Public Policy, or an aligned interdisciplinary field from an internationally recognised university.

• Academic Rank: Currently holding the rank of Full Professor (or demonstrating an equivalent distinguished record of scholarly excellence, grants, and international standing eligible for immediate appointment at Professorial level).

• Research Focus: Demonstrated research profile and deep scholarly expertise centred on the Asian context (e.g., East Asian or Southeast Asian political economy, regional trade dynamics, comparative politics, or institutional governance).

• Supervisory Record: Proven track record of successful doctoral (Ph.D.) completions and postdoctoral mentorship.

• Global Orientation: Fluency in English with strong intercultural competencies and an established global network of academic and policy collaborators.

Remuneration & Comprehensive Benefits Package

We offer an internationally competitive compensation package commensurate with a senior academic appointment, including:

• Family Education Subsidy: Substantial tuition subsidisation for dependent children spanning K-12 through to tertiary education.

• Comprehensive Family Medical Coverage: Inpatient and outpatient medical, specialist, and hospitalisation coverage extending to spouse and legal dependents.

• Performance Incentives: Annual performance bonus and annual increment schemes.

• Work-Life Integration: Flexible working arrangements supporting a healthy balance between on-campus engagement and research commitments.

• Relocation Support: Comprehensive relocation assistance and visa sponsorship for international appointees and their eligible dependents.

skills

Philosophy Politics and Economics, Political Economy, Economics, Political Science, Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Geopolitics, Public Policy, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Higher Education

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Doctorate (PHD)