:RECRUITING_EXT_HOME_CAREER_OPPORTUNITIES:Career Opportunities: Professor - Political Science

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 a PhD in Political Science or a closely related field from a recognised university


• Candidate must have at least eight (8) years of experience in teaching / research / industry


• Experience in teaching some philosophy related subjects is desirable and will be considered an added advantage


• Possess a strong publication record with at least 10 publications in Q1/Q2 ournals (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 PhD students


• 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