Professor - Family Business

Taylors Education Group; Lakeside (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd invites a seasoned academic leader to join as Professor. You will guide teaching and learning, drive curriculum development, and advance pedagogical excellence across programs.

The role emphasizes leadership in research, supervising PhD work, and forging industry and academic collaborations. The incumbent will mentor faculty and contribute to governance, with a strong track record in securing external grants and publishing in top-tier journals.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a recognised university.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in teaching, research, and/or industry practice.
• Strong research record with at least 10 publications in Q1/Q2 indexed journals in the last 5 years.
• Proven ability to secure external research grants as Principal Investigator, RM150,000–RM200,000 cumulatively.
• Scopus h-index of at least 20.
• Successfully supervised and graduated at least three PhD students as main supervisor.
• Experience advising family businesses or consulting for family-owned enterprises.
• Curriculum development and teaching innovation demonstrated.
• Commitment to professional development and engagement with professional bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, including curriculum development and pedagogical enhancement.
• Lead research activities, publish in high-impact journals, present at international conferences, and foster collaborations.
• Contribute to department and faculty administration through committees and governance activities, building external linkages.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Teaching innovation

Mentoring

Scholarly collaboration

Digital pedagogy

Education

PhD in Family Business / Entrepreneurship / Management

Job description

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Department: School of Management & Marketing (40000242)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

• Provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, including curriculum innovation,programmedevelopment, 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 tooptimisestudent learning outcomes
• Mentor and support colleagues and postgraduate students in developing effective teaching and learning strategies
• Supervise postgraduate research and foster a culture of scholarly teaching and continuous improvement
• Uphold and advancehigh standardsof teaching excellence to meet and exceed the University’s expectations for academic quality and student success.

Research

• Provide academic leadership in scholarly activities, including leading research projects, publishing in high-impact journals, presenting at international conferences, and engaging in relevant community or industry collaborations.
• Initiate and secure external research grants, and mentor colleagues in developing their research capacity.
• Achieve and sustain the specified research output andimpacttargets consistent with the Professor level of appointment.

Administration and Other Activities

• Provide leadership and strategic contributions in departmental, school, and faculty administration through active participation in committees, working groups, and governance activities.
• Lead or contribute to initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and reputation of the University’s academic and operational functions.
• Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to the advancement of academic and institutional excellence.
• Establish and strengthen linkages with externalorganisations, industry partners, and professional bodies to foster collaboration and promote the University’s academic profile.

REQUIREMENTS

• PhDinFamily Business, Entrepreneurship, Management or a related disciplinefrom a recognised university.
• Minimum ofeight (8) yearsof relevant experience in teaching, research, and/or industry practice, preferably within a higher education environment.
• A strong research track record, with at least 10 publications in Q1/Q2 indexed journals over the past 5 years, particularly in family business research and leading journals such as Family Business Review, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of Business Venturing, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal and Small Business Economics.
• Proven ability tosecure external research grantsasPrincipal Investigator, with acumulative value of RM150,000–RM200,000.
• Scopus h-index of at least 20.
• Successfully supervised and graduated at least three (3) PhD students by Research as the main supervisor.
• Practical experience advising business families, consulting for family-owned enterprises, serving on family councils, supporting family offices or working with multi-generational businesses.
• Strong understanding of the dynamics, challenges and opportunities shaping Asian family businesses.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, teaching innovation, and pedagogical excellence.
• Evidence of mentoring and coaching colleagues and students to achieve academic excellence.
• Skilled in developing and applying innovative teaching methodologies, including effective use of digital and IT technologies.
• Active involvement in research projects, consultancy, or professional practice with evidence of scholarly or industry-relevant outputs.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and engagement with relevant professional or academic bodies.