RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching & Learning
- Provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, including curriculum innovation, programme development, 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 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 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 and impact targets 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 external organisations, industry partners, and professional bodies to foster collaboration and promote the University's academic profile.
REQUIREMENTS
- PhD in Computer Scienceor other relevant fields from a recognised university
- 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 1015 indexed journal publications (ISI / Scopus Q1 and Q2) within the last five (5) years
- Proven ability to secure external research grants as a Principal Investigator, with a cumulative value of RM300,000RM600,000
- Scopus h-index of at least 16
- Successfully supervised and graduated at least three (3) PhD students by Research as the main supervisor
- Possession of at least one (1) approved patent, invention, or copyright
- 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.
