Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver high-quality teaching through lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions within the assigned discipline.
• Contribute to curriculum design, review, and enhancement to ensure programmes remain current, industry-relevant, and aligned with accreditation standards.
• Develop engaging and innovative teaching and learning materials using appropriate digital tools and pedagogical approaches.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, providing academic and research guidance to support student success.
• Mentor and advise students to enhance their learning experience, professional development, and overall achievement.
• Uphold and promote high standards of teaching excellence consistent with the University’s academic expectations.

Research

• Engage actively in scholarly research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge within the relevant field.
• Publish research findings in reputable indexed journals (ISI / Scopus) and present at academic or professional conferences.
• Participate in research projects as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator, and contribute to securing internal or external research grants.
• Develop a growing research profile with measurable outputs and impact aligned with the University’s research priorities.
• Foster interdisciplinary and collaborative research activities with colleagues, industry, and external partners.

Administration and Other Activities

• Participate in departmental, school, and faculty meetings, committees, and working groups.
• Contribute to the administration, coordination, and continuous improvement of academic programmes.
• Engage in continuous professional development to maintain currency in academic practice and subject expertise.
• Support initiatives that strengthen partnerships with industry, community organisations, and professional bodies.

REQUIREMENTS

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in teaching, research, and/or industry practice, preferably within a higher education environment.
• Strong publication record with 2–4 indexed 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 RM50,000–RM75,000.
• Scopus h-index of at least 4 will be considered an added advantage.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching delivery, curriculum development, and student engagement..
• Experience in developing and implementing innovative teaching methodologies and effective use of educational technologies.
• Active involvement in research, consultancy, or professional practice with evidence of scholarly or industry-relevant outputs.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and active engagement with relevant professional or academic bodies.

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