JOB PURPOSE
Enrich students' learning experience towards becoming global graduates by planning and executing student learning and development, supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, research grants, publications as well as contribution and services to ensure sustainable superior academic programmes.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Plan and execute student learning and development by undertaking teaching assignments with monitoring of T&L quality (e.g. Course Outcome Survey, Student Self Reflection Tools Survey (SSRT), Lecturer's Reflection), teaching delivery method (e.g. Active Learning (AL), utilisation of ULearn) and assessment design and quality to provide effective educational delivery and achieve superior learning environment.
Supervise and provide guidance to (i) undergraduate students by overseeing and advising the final year projects, ETP/ STP/ TTP/ Capstone projects and internship/ research attachment programs as well as to (ii) postgraduate students for on time postgraduate completion to attain higher quality education.
Contribute to research activities by submitting and securing internal and external research grants endorsed by the Research Institutes to attain impactful and meaningful research, innovation, commercialisation and consultancy projects that benefit the industry, society and university.
Contribute to university's publication works by publishing articles in Q1/Q2 journals with impact factor and other types of publications like indexed journals, conference proceedings, publications with international co-authorship, book chapters and book manuscripts to attain impactful and meaningful publications that benefit the industry, society and university.
Contribute and provide services by networking and collaborating with internal parties (e.g. internal reviewer, taskforce members, student societies, clubs, etc) as well as securing membership in relevant national and international level professional bodies to attain higher quality education that benefit the industry, society and university.
REQUIREMENTS & AREA OF SPECIALISATION
AREA OF SPECIALISATION:
Business Analytics
REQUIREMENTS:
PhD or Master's degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Statistics, Computer Science, or a closely business related field
Professional certifications in analytics tools (e.g., SAS, Tableau, Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, CBAP) are highly valued
Knowledge of MQA (Malaysian Qualifications Agency) standards or relevant local accreditation regulatory requirements
Teaching/Academic Experience: At least 3 years of teaching experience at the tertiary level (lecturer/senior lecturer)
Curriculum Development: Proven ability to design and update course syllabi, assessments, and learning materials
Supervision: Experience in supervising Master's or PhD-level projects/dissertations is an advantage
Research & Publication: A demonstrated track record of publishing in Scopus-indexed (Q1/Q2) journals or top academic journals
Industry Expertise: Practical, hands-on experience in business analytics, data analysis, or IT-related roles is required to bring real-world insights into the classroom
Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python and R for statistical analysis and programming
Statistical Software: Familiarity with Excel, SAS, SPSS, or similar analytical tools
Database Management: Proficiency in SQL and data modelling
Data Visualization & BI Tools: Advanced skills in Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio
Note:
Applicants is required to submit their application with the following documents:
Detailed CV with updated list of journal & publications, field of specialisation, citation data from Scopus and Google Scholar with links, Academic Qualifications (Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, PhD), Membership of Professional Bodies, Summary of Courses Taught, Students Supervised, and Complete List of Publications.
Should you require further assistance, feel free to reach our recruitment team (talent.sourcing@utp.edu.my)
