Professor - Law

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Lakeside, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd invites applications for a Professor in the School of Law and Governance. The role focuses on teaching law, leading research, and curriculum development within a dynamic academic environment.

Requirements include a PhD in Law, at least eight years of teaching/research/industry experience, a strong publication record with 10+ ISI/SCOPUS papers, and evidence of grant funding and PhD supervision. Leadership in IT-enabled teaching and learning is expected.

Qualifications

• PhD in Law from a recognised university.
• At least eight years of teaching/research/industry experience.
• Strong publication record with at least 10 publications in ISI/SCOPUS journals in the last 5 years.
• Secured research grants as a Principal Investigator worth RM150,000-RM200,000 (cumulative).
• Graduated at least 3 PhD students.
• Minimum Scopus h-index of 10.
• Experience in higher education and curriculum development with evidence of coaching and mentoring.
• Experience in developing teaching methodologies and IT-enabled learning.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Research leadership

Academic writing

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Law

Job description

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Department: School of Law and Governance (40000250)

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
• Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarship as a main researcher or co-researcher
• Achieve the specified set of research outcome targets for Professor level of appointment

Administration and Other Activities

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

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess aPhD in Law or a closely related field from a recognised university
• Candidate must have at least eight(8)years of experience in teaching / research / industry
• Possess a strong publication record with at least 10 publications in Q1/Q2 journals (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last 5 years
• Secured research grant(s) as a Principal Investigator worth RM150,000-RM200,000 (cumulative)
• Graduated at least 3 PhDstudents
• Minimum Scopus h-index of 10
• 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