Professor - Finance

Taylor's University; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor's University in Malaysia seeks a senior academic to lead teaching and research in Finance. The candidate should hold a PhD in Finance from a recognised university and bring at least eight years of teaching, research, or industry experience, with a strong publication record.

The role includes curriculum development, mentoring PhD students, securing research funding, and contributing to high standards of teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• PhD in Finance from a recognised university.
• At least eight years of teaching/research/industry experience.
• Strong publication record with at least 10 publications in Q1/Q2 journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years.
• Secured research grants as Principal Investigator worth RM150,000–RM200,000 (cumulative).
• Graduated at least 3 PhD students.
• Minimum Scopus h-index of 10.
• Experience in curriculum development and use of IT in teaching/learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop teaching materials; conduct lectures, tutorials, practicals, and assessments.
• Participate in high quality programme and curriculum development.
• Plan teaching strategies to optimise student learning and motivation.
• Support research project work and postgraduate supervision.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in committees and external linkages.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research

Curriculum development

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Finance

Job description

• 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
• Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarship as a main researcher or co-researcher
• Achieve the specified set of research outcome targets for Professor level of appointment

Administration and Other Activities

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

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a PhD in Finance or a closely related field from a recognised university
• Candidate must have at least eight (8) years of experience in teaching / research / industry
• Possess a strong publication record with at least 10 publications in Q1/Q2 journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM150,000-RM200,000 (cumulative)
• Graduated at least 3 PhD students
• Minimum Scopus h-index of 10
• 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