Business Management à Malaisie

With the approval of the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, Manipal International University was renamed as MILA University in 2023. As part of our ongoing expansion, MILA University is establishing a new School of Education with the vision of becoming a leading education school in Asia.

We are inviting applications for the positions of Dean / Head of Programme / Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Education.

The candidates must be able to teach courses defined by Programme Standards: Master of Education (Educational Leadership and Management), as well as support other programmes as they are developed.

We hope to find enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a strong record of professional practice, academic research, and/or enterprise activities in business management who can contribute to the growth of the School of Education, MILA University.

The Dean is the academic and administrative head of the school. The responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Provide academic leadership for the development and implementation of the School’s strategic and operational plans
• Implement policies and initiatives to enhance academic excellence and student success
• Lead in the recruitment and retainment of the members of the School
• Promote education and research excellence to enhance the reputation of the School
• Oversee new programme development and continual quality improvement of existing programmes to ensure alignment with accreditation standards and industry trends.
• Manage workload distribution among the faculty members
• Encourage and ensure the faculty members are actively involved in research (including publications, presentations, obtaining external grants etc.)
• Identify slow learners early in the semester and provide them with additional academic support
• Address academic and non-academic issues affecting both staff and students
• Ensure student monitoring, such as attendance, academic performance, etc., is implemented, and monitor, appropriate remedial measure
• Ensure that all the documents are completed for the accreditation processes
• Develop collaborations with industries for industrial training and/or placement of students
• Conduct academic and administrative meetings relevant to the school and maintain the records (minutes) and implement the decisions
• Develop team spirit among the staff of the School
• Prepare the annual budget and optimise the utilisation of resources
• Work closely with the other Deans, and other University leaders, to guide the university as it grows and develops
• Any other responsibility entrusted by the University management from time to time.

• A doctorate degree in the related field of education, preferably in Education Leadership and Management
• A minimum of five years of experience in leadership role(s) in higher education institutions
• Demonstrate accomplishments in education leadership and innovation
• Supervised at least one doctorate degree by research student to completion
• An outstanding, demonstratable, reputation for high quality research
• It is an advantage if the candidate holds a master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Oversee the Master of Education (Educational Leadership and Management) programme across both conventional and Open and Distance Learning (ODL) modes.

Design and deliver high-quality teaching and learning activities that align with the strategic direction of the University.

Provide timely academic support and constructive feedback to enhance student learning, experience, and achievement.

Offer appropriate pastoral guidance to students to support their overall well-being and academic journey.

Contribute to the planning, design, and development of courses and programmes in accordance with the University’s strategic goals and regulatory compliance.

Participate in professional and external engagements that promote and expand the University’s enterprise activities.

Plan, organise, and conduct research activities that support the University’s strategic priorities.

Secure relevant funding to support and implement a personal research agenda.

Work proactively with colleagues to achieve the strategic outcomes of the University.

Provide expert guidance and advice to colleagues in resolving complex academic or operational issues (applicable to Senior Lecturer level and above).

Undertake any other responsibilities as assigned by the University.

An applicant must have:

• A doctoral qualification or equivalent in the related field of education, Education Leadership and Management
• At least two years of relevant teaching and research experience
• A demonstratable a well-established research portfolio in the field of education
• Supervised at least one master’s degree by research student to completion
• Prior leadership experience, such as Head of Department, Programme Coordinator or similar

It would be advantageous if the candidate has a master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Design and deliver high-quality teaching and learning activities that align with the strategic direction of the University.

Provide timely academic support and constructive feedback to enhance student learning, experience, and achievement.

Offer appropriate pastoral guidance to students to support their overall well-being and academic journey.

Contribute to the planning, design, and development of courses and programmes in accordance with the University’s strategic goals and regulatory compliance.

Participate in professional and external engagements that promote and expand the University’s enterprise activities.

Plan, organise, and conduct research activities that support the University’s strategic priorities.

Secure relevant funding to support and implement a personal research agenda.

Work proactively with colleagues to achieve the strategic outcomes of the University.

Undertake any other responsibilities as assigned by the University.

An applicant must have:

• A doctoral qualification or equivalent in the related field of education, Education Leadership and Management
• Two years of relevant teaching and research experience
• A demonstratable research portfolio in the field of educationSupervised at least one master’s degree by research student to completion
• It would be advantageous if the candidate has a master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• Have secured research grants.
• Have managed enterprise activities.

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following documents (all in ONE SINGLE PDF) via LinkedIn or directly to: brandon.toh@mila.edu.my

• Cover Letter – please address how you meet the Job Responsibilities and Requirements.
• Latest resume or curriculum vitae.

If you choose email directly to brandon.toh@mila.edu.my, kindly state the position applied in the "subject" column of the email.

All applications will be treated confidential. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.