HEAD OF ACADEMIC
Job description:
Teaching & Academic Responsibilities:
– Developing and implementing new methods/technology of teaching to reflect changes in research.
– Deliver lectures, seminars, and tutorials in assigned courses.
– Designing, preparing and developing teaching materials.
– Setting, invigilate and marking examinations.
– Develop and update course materials, ensuring alignment with academic and industry standards.
– Ensures that accurate records of assignment marks, examination papers, work completed, etc. are kept.
– Assessing students’ coursework, student performance through assignments, examinations, and practical applications.
– Supervise student research projects, internships, and dissertations.
– Provide academic counseling and mentorship to students.
– Supporting students through a pastoral / advisory role
Industry Engagement:
- Collaborate with industry partners for guest lectures, internships, site visits, and project-based learning.
- Establish and maintain industry linkages to enhance graduate employability.
Curriculum Development:
- Actively participate in the review and development of curriculum and syllabus updates to ensure relevance and industry alignment.
- Contribute to the creation of innovative and outcomebased education (OBE) learning materials.
Conference Participation:
- Attend and present at academic and professional conferences to enhance subject-matter expertise and institutional visibility.
- Encourage student participation in relevant academic events.
Student Retention & Engagement:
- Monitor student progress and engagement to support retention strategies.
- Conduct academic advising and mentoring for students.
MySETARA Compliance:
- Contribute to academic activities aligned with MySETARA criteria and performance indicators.
- Ensure quality assurance processes support institutional rankings and standards.
Physical & Online Teaching (Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur Campuses):
- Deliver lectures and tutorials both in-person and via online platforms across JB and KL campuses.
- Adapt content delivery for hybrid and blended learning environments.
KPT & MQA Compliance and Audits:
- Ensure all academic activities comply with the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) standards.
- Participate in internal and external audits and accreditation exercises.
Filing & Academic Records Management:
- Maintain accurate and timely records of student performance, attendance, and course documentation.
- Ensure secure and organized filing systems aligned with institutional policies.
Research & Innovation:
– Engage in research activities, contributing to peer
-reviewed publications and conferences.
– Collaborate with colleagues and industry partners on research projects.
– Apply for research grants and funding opportunities.
– Writing up research and preparing it for publication.
– Undertaking personal research projects and actively contributing to the Institution’s research profile.
– Supervising students research activities and internship.
– Participates actively in University College and school research colloquiums, workshops and seminars in order to enhance research and discipline knowledge. Training & Consultancy:
– Develop and deliver professional training programs tailored to industry needs.
– Provide consultancy services to organizations and businesses, leveraging subject matter expertise.
– Participate in workshops, seminars, and conferences to share knowledge and best practices.
– To conduct all relevant Training & Consultancy programs and other related tasks for our clients anywhere in the world.
MECA – Maritime Entrepreneurship & Commercialization Accelerator:
- Involve in designing, developing, and delivering entrepreneurship-focused modules tailored for the maritime sector.
- Support commercialization strategies and mentor participants in business incubation and startup development.
FLP – Future Leader Program:
- Facilitate leadership training modules aimed at grooming high-potential students and young professionals.
- Contribute to personal development, innovation, and critical thinking skill-building workshops.
Design and Development of Professional Programs:
- Lead or contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of professional and executive education programs.
- Ensure program content meets industry standards, market demand, and complies with regulatory bodies (e.g., MQA, KPT).
- Collaborate with industry partners, academic advisors, and internal stakeholders to ensure relevance and quality.
- Develop modular, flexible content suitable for working professionals, including micro-credentials, short courses, and certification-based programs.
- Participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement of program delivery and learner outcomes.
Administrative & Institutional Contributions:
– Assist in the development and improvement of academic programs.
– Contribute to faculty meetings, curriculum planning, and accreditation processes.
– Support departmental and institutional goals through committee participation and event coordination.
– Ensure compliance with university policies and regulations.
– Undertaking Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and participating in staff training activities.
– Representing the Institution for professional conferences, seminars and contributing to these as necessary.
– Assist in managing an effective induction program for new employees to enable a positive on-boarding experience.
– Establishing collaborative links outside Institution with industrial, commercial and public organization.
– Participates actively in departmental and school activities.
– Align HR policies, strategies, relations and engagement activities to management and company vision.
Lecturers are expected to actively contribute to the administrative and developmental activities of the institution. Responsibilities include:
- Participation in faculty and university committees, meetings, and academic planning activities.
- Involvement in program review, accreditation, and quality assurance initiatives.
- Coordination and support of academic events, seminars, and student development programs.
- Engagement with Academic and Industry Advisors
- Establish and maintain regular communication with appointed academic and industry advisors.
- Coordinate advisor meetings to ensure alignment between academic programs and industry expectations.
– Convocation Involvement:
- Support planning and execution of convocation ceremonies.
- Participate in academic processions and assist with graduate coordination and event logistics.

