Senior Lecturer – Quantity Surveying/Construction Management

Hireon; Kuching; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An Academic Institution in Kuching, Malaysia is seeking a qualified individual for a senior role in Quantity Surveying. Responsibilities include teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, leading research initiatives, and contributing to curriculum development. The ideal candidate should hold a PhD and have significant experience in teaching, research, and professional practice within the relevant field, along with exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant disciplines is mandatory.
• Experience in teaching or training is essential.
• Proven track record of research output required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching and research activities.
• Engage in professional activities relevant to the profession.
• Demonstrate leadership in academic courses.

Skills

Leadership

Research expertise

Communication skills

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Industry-relevant software

Job description

SALARY RANGE: RM9,000-RM13,000

Responsibilities:

This position will make a significant contribution to the discipline which can normally be demonstrated at the national level. In research and/or scholarship he or she will make original contributions, which expand knowledge or practice in his or her discipline. He or she will demonstrate leadership, expertise and coordination of academic courses.

This position will normally make a significant contribution to:

• teaching, scholarship and administration activities of an organizational unit or an interdisciplinary area at undergraduate, honors and postgraduate level;
• leadership and engagement in scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession, discipline and/or community; and
• demonstrate original contributions to advancing knowledge in research or scholarship at least at a national level.

Qualifications and Criteria:

• PhD in Quantity Surveying; Construction Management; Civil Engineering; or related disciplines.
• A Professional Quantity Surveying (PQS) or Consultant Quantity Surveying (CQS) candidate will be an added advantage.
• Proven track record of substantial research output and significant impact.
• Proven expertise and significant professional experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Proficiency in using industry-relevant software and technology will be an added advantage.
• Experience in teaching or training in higher education in a relevant discipline.
• Active involvement in professional organizations or societies related to Quantity Surveying is desirable.
• 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