Senior Lecturer – Civil Engineering

Hireon; Kuching; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in Kuching, Malaysia seeks a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering. The role requires expertise in civil infrastructure and proficiency in BIM software, along with teaching experience in higher education and substantial research output. A relevant PhD and registration with the Board of Engineers Malaysia are essential. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your academic career in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant PhD from a recognized institution.
• Registered with a professional body, preferably Board of Engineers Malaysia.
• Prior teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver lectures in civil engineering courses.
• Conduct significant research with impact.
• Provide consulting and training services.

Skills

Expertise in civil infrastructure works

Proficiency in structural and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Experience in fostering partnerships with industry

Education

Doctoral degree in a relevant field

Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualifications

Job description

SALARY RANGE: RM9,000-RM13,000

Responsibilities:

The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering with expertise in civil infrastructure works and proficiency in structural and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software. Applicants must hold a relevant PhD from a recognized institution and be registered with a professional body, particularly Board of Engineers Malaysia. Possession of a professional qualification (such as PEng or IPEA/APEC Engineer) is highly desirable, while industry experience will be considered an advantage. Candidate should have proven experience in teaching within higher education and demonstrate a strong track record of substantial research output with significant impact. Additionally, experience in fostering partnerships between academia and industry will be advantageous.

Qualifications and Criteria:

• Undergraduate degree and/or equivalent qualifications and/or professional experience in a relevant field from a reputed institution. In many cases an honors degree or a three-year degree with postgraduate diploma level.
• Professional qualification e.g. (PEng, IPEA/APEC Engineer, PQS, CPA) or those progressing towards the qualification.
• Doctoral degree (preferably by research) in a relevant field from a reputed institution.
• Excellent academic results from pre-university level onwards.
• Knowledge in relevant sub-areas or specialist areas.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Prior teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Scholarly publications in journals, proceedings, and books.
• Experience in curriculum development and administration.
• Experience of supervising postgraduate (including doctoral) students.
• Experience in providing consulting and training services.Participation in collaborative research projects with other academics.
• National/international reputation in a relevant scholarly domain.
• National/international recognition in a relevant professional domain.
• Record of innovations, copyrights, patents, and academic entrepreneurship.
• Experience of strategic planning and leadership in academic contexts.
• Experience in motivating and mentoring academic colleagues.
• Ability to identify research opportunity and attract external support.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships with other universities, government agencies, professional bodies, and private organizations.
• Managerial work experience, leading to a deep and creative understanding of some practical domain.
• Familiarity with digital learning technologies.