Professor - Mechatronics / Robotics / Artificial Intelligence

Taylor's University; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Malaysia is seeking a Professor in Mechatronics / Robotics / Artificial Intelligence. The role involves teaching, research activities, supervision of postgraduate students, and participation in administrative duties. Candidates should possess a doctoral degree, a strong publication record, and experience in securing research grants. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative teaching and research at an esteemed university.

Qualifications

• Possess a doctoral degree or equivalent from a recognised university in Mechatronics / Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum h-index of 18 in Scopus.
• Strong publication record with at least 20-25 publications in C.I. journals in the last 5 years.
• Secured research grants as a Principal Investigator worth RM300,000-RM600,000.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes, tutorials, and practicals while preparing teaching materials.
• Participate in programme and curriculum development.
• Engage in scholarly activities including research and grants.
• Contribute to administrative responsibilities and committees.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Curriculum development

Research experience

Coaching and mentoring

Publication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Mechatronics / Electronics Engineering

Job description

Professor - Mechatronics / Robotics / Artificial Intelligence

• 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 doctoral degree or equivalent from a recognised university inMechatronics / Electronics Engineering or relevant engineering fields.
• Candidate must be or close to becoming aProfessional Engineer (PEng.) registered with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
• Minimum with scopus h-index of 18.
• Graduated at least 4PhDstudents.
• Possess a strong publication recordwith at least 20-25publications in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM300,000-RM600,000 (cumulative)
• Possessing an approved patent or invention or copyright of one (1)
• Experience working in higher education environment and a track record of teaching experience and professional knowledge of curriculum development or good record ofprofessional 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