Associate Professor - Architecture

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

Department: School of Arch,Buildg.&Design (40000280)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

• Contribute to academic leadership in teaching and learning, including curriculum innovation, programme development, and the 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

Research

• Demonstrate leadership and active contribution in scholarly activities, including conducting impactful research, publishing in indexed journals, and presenting at reputable conferences.
• Initiate or collaborate on research projects and contribute to securing external research funding.
• Mentor junior academics or research students to develop their research capacity.
• Achieve and sustain research outputs and impact consistent with the Associate Professor level of appointment.

Administration and Other Activities

• Actively participate in departmental, school, and faculty administration through committee involvement, working groups, and governance activities.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and reputation of the University’s academic and operational functions.
• Engage in continuous professional development and support the advancement of academic and institutional excellence.
• Assist in building and maintaining linkages with external organisations, industry partners, and professional bodies to strengthen collaboration and promote the University’s academic profile.

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a PhD from a recognised university in Architecture / Built Environment
• Registered as Graduate Architect LAM Part II. A registered Professional Architect (Ar.) LAM Part III with the Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM) is an added advantage
• Demonstrated capability to teach Professional Practice modules
• Minimum offive (5) yearsof relevant experience in teaching, research, and/or industry practice, preferably within a higher education environment.
• Strong publication recordwith3–5 indexed journal publications (ISI / Scopus Q1 and Q2)within the last five (5) years.
• Proven ability tosecure external research grantsasPrincipal Investigator, with acumulative value of RM75,000–RM100,000.
• Scopus h-index of at least 5.
• Successfullysupervised and graduated at least two (2) PhD students by Research as the main supervisor.
• Proven experience in curriculum design, teaching innovation, and pedagogical excellence.
• Evidence of mentoring and coaching colleagues and students to achieve academic excellence.
• Skilled in developing and applying effective teaching methodologies, including the use of digital and IT technologies.
• Active involvement in research projects, consultancy, or professional practice with evidence of scholarly or industry-relevant outputs.