Associate Professor - Entrepreneurship

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Lakeside (FL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a senior academic to lead teaching, research and curriculum development within the School of Management & Marketing. The role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching, supervising postgraduate work, and contributing to grant-funded research projects.

The candidate should have a PhD in Entrepreneurship or related fields, a track record of 3–5 CI journal publications in the last five years, and experience supervising PhD students.

Qualifications

• PhD from a recognised university in Entrepreneurship or related fields.
• At least five years of teaching, research or industry experience.
• Strong publication record with 3–5 CI journal articles in last 5 years.
• Secured research grants as Principal Investigator worth RM75,000–RM100,000 (cumulative).
• Have supervised at least 2 PhD students.
• Minimum h-index of 5 on Scopus.
• Experience in higher education and in curriculum development/teaching methods with IT
• Experience in research projects or consultancy with demonstrable outputs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and related duties, design materials, conduct classes, invigilation, marking and assessment.
• Contribute to high-quality programme and curriculum development; plan teaching strategies.
• Participate in research activities, publish, and seek grants; supervise postgraduate work.
• Engage in administrative duties and build external links with professional bodies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Coaching/mentoring

Education

PhD in Entrepreneurship

Job description

Department: School of Management & Marketing (40000242)

RESPONSIBILITIESTeaching & Learning

• 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
• Participate and contribute in high quality programme and curriculum development
• Plan and implement teaching strategies to optimise student learning as well as to motivate them
• Support in research project work and scholarship of postgraduate students
• Establish and maintain high standards of teaching and effective learning to meet the University’s teaching and learning expectations

Research

• Participate in scholarly activities, including undertaking research, conference presentation, journal publications and relevant community work
• Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarship as co-researcher
• Achieve the specified set of research outcome targets for Associate Professor level of appointment

Administration and Other Activities

• Undertake and contribute in administrative responsibilities such as attending departmental meetings, participate in committees and working groups within the Department, School and Faculty
• Participate in continuous relevant professional activities
• Assist in establishing linkages with external organisations/ professional bodies in academic related matters

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a PhD from a recognised university in Entrepreneurship or other relevant fields
• Candidate must have at least five(5) years of experience in teaching / research / industry
• Possess a strong publication record with at least 3-5 publications in C.I. journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM75,000-RM100,000 (cumulative)
• Graduated at least 2 PhD students
• Minimum h-index of 5 on Scopus
• Experience working in higher education environment and a track record of teaching experience and professional knowledge of curriculum development or good record of professional experience with evidence of coaching and mentoring and a high quality of presentation skills
• Experience in developing teaching methodologies and materials, including the effective use of IT technologies in the facilitation of teaching and learning
• Experience working on research projects and activities or experience of professional practice/consultancy work, including evidence of appropriate outputs