Professor - Early Childhood Education & Educational Equity

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

• Provide 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

• Mentor and support colleagues and postgraduate students in developing effective teaching and learning strategies

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

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

Research

• Provide academic leadership in scholarly activities, including leading research projects, publishing in high-impact journals, presenting at international conferences, and engaging in relevant community or industry collaborations.

• Initiate and secure external research grants, and mentor colleagues in developing their research capacity.

• Achieve and sustain the specified research output and impact targets consistent with the Professor level of appointment.

Administration and Other Activities

• Provide leadership and strategic contributions in departmental, school, and faculty administration through active participation in committees, working groups, and governance activities.

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

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

• Establish and strengthen linkages with external organisations, industry partners, and professional bodies to foster collaboration and promote the University’s academic profile.

REQUIREMENTS

• PhD in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Educational Equity or a closely related field from a recognized university.

• Have experience in Early Childhood Education, preferably with specialisation in educational and social equity, working with historically underserved communities, shaping policy, and training the next generation of educators.

• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in teaching, research, and/or industry practice, preferably within a higher education environment.

• Strong publication record with 10 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 RM150,000–RM200,000.

• Scopus h-index of at least 10.

• Successfully supervised and graduated at least three (3) PhD students by Research as the main supervisor.

• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, teaching innovation, and pedagogical excellence.

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

• Skilled in developing and applying innovative teaching methodologies, including effective 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.