Professor - Cybersecurity

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Malaysia is seeking a qualified individual for an academic role encompassing teaching, research, and administrative duties. The candidate must have a PhD in Cybersecurity or Computer Science, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and a strong publication record. Responsibilities include designing course materials, conducting lectures, and engaging in scholarly research activities. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and contribution to academic excellence.

Qualifications

• PhD from a recognised university.
• At least 8 years of experience in teaching, research, or industry.
• Strong publication record with at least 10-15 C.I. journal publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes, lectures, tutorials, and practicals.
• Participate in high-quality programme and curriculum development.
• Undertake administrative responsibilities in the department.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Research project management

Curriculum development

Student mentorship

Publication in indexed journals

Education

PhD in Cybersecurity or Computer Science

Job description

Teaching

• 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 a PhD from a recognised university in Cybersecurity 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