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 and relevant community work
• Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarship as co-researcher
• Achieve the specified set of research outcome targets for Associate Professor level of appointment

Administration and Other Activities

• Undertake and contribute in administrative/leadership responsibilities such as managing/coordinating a programme, attending departmental meetings, participate in committees and working groups within the School and Faculty
• Participate in continuous relevant professional activities
• Assist in establishing linkages with external organisations/ professional bodies in academic related matters 

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a doctoral degree in Science from a recognised university, preferably in Developmental or Reproductive Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Medical Sciences, or other related disciplines
• Candidate must have at least seven (7) years of relevant teaching / industry experience
• Preferably with h-index 5
• Graduated at least 2 PhD students
• Publication in C.I. journal (ISI, SCOPUS) in the last five (5) years with at least 10-15 papers
• Have cumulative research grant of RM150,000 – RM200,000
• Possess strong technical expertise in advanced microscopy, cell and molecular biology techniques, embryo culture, and manipulation, as well as genomic and bioinformatics analysis
• Familiarity with computational modeling, gene editing tools, laboratory management software, and educational technologies for effective teaching and research dissemination is essential
• Candidate should be at the forefront of reproductive medicine and fertility treatments, preferably with vast connections with renowned embryologists
• 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
• Demonstrated links to relevant external organisations and/or the profession