Professor of Philosophy: Teaching, Research & Leadership

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Lakeside (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd in Florida seeks a Professor to provide academic leadership in teaching, learning, and curriculum development; lead pedagogy and program innovation while mentoring staff and postgraduate students.

You will lead high-impact research, secure external grants, supervise PhD students, and contribute to governance, industry links, and institutional excellence.

Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy or related field from a recognised university.
• Minimum eight years in teaching, research, or industry within higher education preferred.
• Strong publication record with 10 indexed journal articles in last five years.
• Experience securing external research grants as Principal Investigator with RM150,000–RM200,000 total.
• Scopus h-index of at least 10.
• Supervision of at least three PhD students as main supervisor.
• Curriculum development, teaching innovation, and pedagogical excellence.
• Mentoring colleagues and students to academic excellence.
• Experience with innovative teaching methods and digital IT tools.
• Active involvement in research projects, consultancy, or practice with outputs.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and engagement with academic bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, including curriculum innovation, program development, and enhancement of pedagogical practices.
• Design, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching and learning materials; conduct lectures, tutorials, and assessments to optimise student 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 advance high standards of teaching excellence to meet university expectations for academic quality and student success.
• Lead research projects, publish in high-impact journals, present at international conferences, and engage with relevant collaborations.
• Initiate and secure external research grants, and mentor colleagues in developing their research capacity.
• Achieve and sustain specified research output and impact targets consistent with Professorial appointment.
• Provide leadership in departmental and faculty administration through committees and governance activities.
• Engage in initiatives that enhance the university’s academic profile and external linkages.
• Commit to continuous professional development and engagement with relevant academic bodies.

Skills

Curriculum development

Pedagogical excellence

Mentoring & coaching

Digital teaching methods

Research leadership

Grant writing

Education

PhD in Philosophy

Tools

Bibliometrics tools

Digital teaching platforms

Job description

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

PhD in Philosophy or other relevant fields from arecogniseduniversity.

Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in teaching, research, and/or industry practice, preferably within a higher education environment.

Strong publication record with 10indexed journal publications (ISI / Scopus Q1 and Q2) within the last five (5) years.

Proven ability to secure external research grants as Principal Investigator , with a cumulative value of RM150,000-RM200,000.

Scopus h-index of at least 10.

Successfully supervised andgraduatedat least three (3) PhD students by Research as the main supervisor.

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.