Assistant Professor - United Kingdom - Malaysia

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Teaching - Tertiary (Education & Training)

Full time

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To provide high-level academic leadership in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. To lead research activities in line with the UoSM Research Strategy. In doing so, sustain an international reputation for research through publishing research in high quality journals such as ABS/ABDC and SCOPUS, and to plan and develop research both independently, and in collaboration with existing research groups within the department, at the main University campus in Southampton, UK, and also with Universities within the region. To undertake relevant leadership, management and engagement activities.

Plan and coordinate a broad research programme and activity in an area of recognised excellence for the University. Act as principal investigator on projects, responsible for defining original research objectives, developing and managing staff, and attracting funding through bids and reputation. Develop and oversee the application of innovative and creative research methodologies and techniques that add to the knowledge/understanding of the subject area.

Develop and sustain a national and international reputation for research and the enhancement of learning and teaching practice by the regular dissemination and explanation of findings through leading peer-reviewed publications, major conferences, or other relevant events. Engage in external academic activities in accordance with the UoSM's Research Strategy and which enhance the UoSM national/international research profile, e.g. membership of committees of academic bodies, external examining, journal editorships, etc.

Manage administrative tasks associated with specified research funding, including risk assessment of programme activities, leading project meetings and preparation of annual reports. Management of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely formal reporting and financial control.

Provide expert advice and subject leadership to other staff and students, including research supervision.

Contribute to the development of teaching and learning activities at UoSM, teaching of the
highest quality across a range of modules and to all levels, through lectures, tutorials,
practicals and seminars.

Take responsibility for overseeing, developing and promoting innovative teaching and
learning approaches and material, which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm
amongst students. Directly supervise students, providing expert advice on learning best
practice and helping with learning problems. Identify the learning needs of students and
define learning objectives. Promote the use of appropriate media to support student
learning. Set and mark coursework and exams, providing constructive feedback to
students.

Design, develop and deliver an innovative range of programmes and study, sometimes for
entirely new courses at various levels. Take responsibility for the quality of the design of
existing courses and programmes, continually monitoring, evaluating and revising them to
ensure excellence and coherence, identifying areas where current provision is in need of
revision or improvement.

Take on appropriate UoSM coordinating roles to advance student academic development,
e.g. act as Senior Tutor, Head of Programme, at undergraduate or postgraduate levels.

Description

To provide high-level academic leadership in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. To lead research activities in line with the UoSM Research Strategy. In doing so, sustain an international reputation for research through publishing research in high quality journals such as ABS/ABDC and SCOPUS, and to plan and develop research both independently, and in collaboration with existing research groups within the department, at the main University campus in Southampton, UK, and also with Universities within the region. To undertake relevant leadership, management and engagement activities.

Plan and coordinate a broad research programme and activity in an area of recognised excellence for the University. Act as principal investigator on projects, responsible for defining original research objectives, developing and managing staff, and attracting funding through bids and reputation. Develop and oversee the application of innovative and creative research methodologies and techniques that add to the knowledge/understanding of the subject area.

Develop and sustain a national and international reputation for research and the enhancement of learning and teaching practice by the regular dissemination and explanation of findings through leading peer-reviewed publications, major conferences, or other relevant events. Engage in external academic activities in accordance with the UoSM's Research Strategy and which enhance the UoSM national/international research profile, e.g. membership of committees of academic bodies, external examining, journal editorships, etc.

Manage administrative tasks associated with specified research funding, including risk assessment of programme activities, leading project meetings and preparation of annual reports. Management of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely formal reporting and financial control.

Provide expert advice and subject leadership to other staff and students, including research supervision.

Contribute to the development of teaching and learning activities at UoSM, teaching of the
highest quality across a range of modules and to all levels, through lectures, tutorials,
practicals and seminars.

Take responsibility for overseeing, developing and promoting innovative teaching and
learning approaches and material, which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm
amongst students. Directly supervise students, providing expert advice on learning best
practice and helping with learning problems. Identify the learning needs of students and
define learning objectives. Promote the use of appropriate media to support student
learning. Set and mark coursework and exams, providing constructive feedback to
students.

Design, develop and deliver an innovative range of programmes and study, sometimes for
entirely new courses at various levels. Take responsibility for the quality of the design of
existing courses and programmes, continually monitoring, evaluating and revising them to
ensure excellence and coherence, identifying areas where current provision is in need of
revision or improvement.

Take on appropriate UoSM coordinating roles to advance student academic development,
e.g. act as Senior Tutor, Head of Programme, at undergraduate or postgraduate levels.

Mission - To change the world for the better
Vision - The University of Southampton Malaysia will be a leading university for education, research and industry engagement across Asia. Our current engineering excellence will provide the platform for inspiring the most talented minds to change the world for the better.

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