Architectural Design Studio Leader & Research Mentor

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Lakeside (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd invites applications for an Associate Professor in Architecture and Built Environment. The role emphasizes leadership in teaching, curriculum development, and scholarly research, with responsibilities spanning undergraduate through postgraduate programs and allied professional practice.

The candidate will advance teaching excellence, supervise PhD candidates, secure external research funding, and contribute to departmental governance and external partnerships.

Qualifications

• PhD from a recognized university in Architecture / Built Environment.
• Graduate Architect LAM Part II; Part III registration is an added advantage.
• Evidence of ability to teach Professional Practice modules.
• Minimum five years of teaching, research, or industry experience, preferably in a higher education environment.
• Strong publication record with indexed journal publications (ISI / Scopus) within the last five years.
• Proven ability to secure external research grants as Principal Investigator, with a cumulative value of RM75,000–RM100,000.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to academic leadership in teaching and learning, including curriculum innovation, programme development, and enhancement of pedagogical practices.
• Design, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching and learning materials; conduct lectures, tutorials, and assessments in line with best practices to optimise student learning outcomes.
• Teach and assess modules related to Professional Practice, including professional ethics, contract administration, project management, and regulatory frameworks.
• Lead and facilitate Architectural Design Studio modules across various levels of study
• Provide mentorship and support to colleagues and postgraduate students in developing effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Supervise postgraduate research and promote a culture of scholarly teaching and continuous improvement.
• Maintain and advance high standards of teaching excellence to meet the University’s expectations for academic quality and student success.
• 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

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Curriculum design

Pedagogical excellence

Digital teaching tools

Education

PhD in Architecture / Built Environment

Tools

LAM Part II Registered Architect

LAM Part III registration

Job description

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd invites applications for an Associate Professor in Architecture and Built Environment. The role emphasizes leadership in teaching, curriculum development, and scholarly research, with responsibilities spanning undergraduate through postgraduate programs and allied professional practice.

The candidate will advance teaching excellence, supervise PhD candidates, secure external research funding, and contribute to departmental governance and external partnerships.