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Professor - Political Science
Posted on:
4 Dec 2025
Job Req ID:
5047
Division:
Higher Education (HE)
Department:
School of Law and Governance (40000250)

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
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