RESPONSIBILITIES 

Teaching & Learning 

• Contribute to academic leadership in teaching and learning, including curriculum innovation, programme development, and the enhancement of pedagogical practices 

• Design, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching and learning materials; conduct lectures, tutorials, and assessments in line with best practices to optimise student learning outcomes. 

• Provide mentorship and support to colleagues and postgraduate students in developing effective teaching and learning strategies. 

• Supervise postgraduate research and promote a culture of scholarly teaching and continuous improvement. 

• Maintain and advance high standards of teaching excellence to meet the University’s expectations for academic quality and student success. 

Research 

• Demonstrate leadership and active contribution in scholarly activities, including conducting impactful research, publishing in indexed journals, and presenting at reputable conferences. 

• Initiate or collaborate on research projects and contribute to securing external research funding. 

• Mentor junior academics or research students to develop their research capacity. 

• Achieve and sustain research outputs and impact consistent with the Associate Professor level of appointment. 

Administration and Other Activities 

• Actively participate in departmental, school, and faculty administration through committee involvement, working groups, and governance activities. 

• Contribute to initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and reputation of the University’s academic and operational functions. 

• Engage in continuous professional development and support the advancement of academic and institutional excellence. 

• Assist in building and maintaining linkages with external organisations, industry partners, and professional bodies to strengthen collaboration and promote the University’s academic profile. 

REQUIREMENTS 

• PhD in Law or other relevant fields from a recognised university. 

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in teaching, research, and/or industry practice, preferably within a higher education environment. 

• Strong publication record with 3–5 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 RM75,000–RM100,000. 

• Scopus h-index of at least 5. 

• Successfully supervised and graduated at least two (2) PhD students by Research as the main supervisor. 

• Proven experience in curriculum design, teaching innovation, and pedagogical excellence. 

• Evidence of mentoring and coaching colleagues and students to achieve academic excellence. 

• Skilled in developing and applying effective teaching methodologies, including the use of digital and IT technologies. 

• Active involvement in research projects, consultancy, or professional practice with evidence of scholarly or industry-relevant outputs. 

• Commitment to continuous professional development and engagement with relevant professional or academic bodies.