Associate Professor - International Relations

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Lakeside (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Lakeside, Florida, is seeking an Associate Professor in International Relations. This role involves teaching, curriculum development, and conducting research. Candidates must possess a PhD in a relevant field and have a minimum of five years of teaching or professional experience, with a proven publication record in C.I. journals. The successful applicant will contribute to both academic and administrative efforts, supporting the department's overall educational objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of teaching, research, or industry experience.
• Strong publication record with three Q1/Q2 publications in the past five years.
• Experience securing research grants.
• Secured research grant(s) as Principal Investigator worth RM75,000–RM100,000 (cumulative).
• Supervised at least two PhD students.
• H-index of minimum 5.
• Experience in higher education with teaching, curriculum development, or related mentoring.
• Experience developing teaching methodologies and IT-enabled learning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes, prepare teaching materials, and assess student work.
• Participate in program development and curriculum design.
• Engage in research and publish findings in journals.
• Participate in departmental meetings and external linkages.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Research participation

Curriculum development

Publication record

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in International Relations or related fields

Job description

Associate Professor - International Relations

Posted on: 13 Feb 2026

Division: Higher Education (HE)

Department: School of Liberal Arts & Sciences (40000302)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & 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 aPhDfrom a recognised university inInternational Relations or any related fields
• Candidate must have at least five(5) years of experience in teaching / research / industry
• Possess a strong publication record with at least three(3) Q1/Q2 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 two(2) PhD students
• H-index of minimum 5
• 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