Professor / Associate Professor in Family Business

Taylor's Higher Education; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in Malaysia is seeking a Professor or Associate Professor in Family Business. This role involves teaching, research, and administrative duties. Candidates should have a PhD in the relevant field, with extensive experience in academia or industry. The position offers competitive remuneration and a supportive academic environment. Interested applicants should send their resumes to [e-mail].

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Annual leave

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• 8+ years of academic/industry experience for Professor role.
• 5+ years of academic/industry experience for Associate Professor role.
• Proven leadership experience in academia or professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes and tutorials while developing teaching materials.
• Participate in research and secure grants as co-researcher.
• Contribute to administrative responsibilities within the department.

Skills

Innovative teaching methodologies

Strong research track record

Leadership experience

Education

PhD in Family Business or related field

Tools

ISI/Scopus/Clarivate databases

Job description

Professor / Associate Professor in Family Business

Company: Taylor's Higher Education

Discipline: Family Business

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Posted: 23/10/2025

Professor / Associate Professor – Family Business

Taylor’s University climbs to 36th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, reaffirming its status as Southeast Asia’s No.1 private university for the fourth consecutive year and securing its place among Asia’s top 50. This milestone reflects Taylor’s commitment to academic excellence and transformative education.

As part of our continued expansion, Taylor’s School of Management & Marketing invites applications for full-time academic appointments at the Professor / Associate Professor levels in Family Business .

Join a school where education meets industry—and graduates become global leaders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

(1)Teaching & Learning

• 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

(2) 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 Associate Professorlevel of appointment

(3) 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

Minimum Requirements for Professor

• Possess aPhD in Family Business (or related field) with at least 8 years of academic/industry experience.
• Proven leadership experience in academia or professional practice.
• Skilled in innovative teaching methodologies and use of technology in learning.
• Strong research track record:
• ≥ 10 publications in Q1 and Q2 journals (ISI, SCOPUS,Clarivate) in the last 5 years
• Secured ≥ RM150k–RM200k in researchgrantsasPI

Minimum Requirements for Associate Professor

• Possess aPhD in Family Business (or related field) with at least 5 years of academic/industry experience.
• Proven leadership experience in academia or professional practice.
• Skilled in innovative teaching methodologies and use of technology in learning.
• Strong research track record:
• ≥ 3 publications in Q1 and Q2 journals (ISI, SCOPUS,Clarivate) in the last 5 years
• Secured ≥ RM75k–RM100k in researchgrantsasPI

What We Offer

At Taylor’s, we believe in supporting our academics holistically—professionally and personally. You will enjoy:

• A vibrant and diverse academic community with strong international collaborations
• Opportunities for research funding and industry partnerships
• Professional development and career progression pathways
• Supportive environment for grant applications, IP, and innovation
• Access to world-class facilities, digital resources, and a modern learning ecosystem
• A culture of innovation and collaboration that empowers you to shape the future of education
• Competitive remuneration package with benefits such as healthcare coverage, annual leave, wellness initiatives, and tuition discounts for employees’ children

How to Apply

We’re excited about your interest in joining us!

Please send your detailed resume to [e-mail] with the subject line: Application for Professor / Associate Professor – Family Business.

To help us get to know your background better, kindly include (where applicable):

• Publications in ISI/Scopus/Clarivate over the last five (5) years, with journal ranking (Q1, Q2, etc.)
• Your years of teaching and/or industry experience
• Scopus h-index
• Details of research grant(s) secured as Principal Investigator (title and total amount)
• Number of PhD and/or Master’s students successfully supervised
• Any Intellectual Property (IP) you may hold (patents, copyrights, trademarks)

We look forward to learning more about you and your achievements! 🌟

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