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Job No.: 493325

Position purpose

A Level B academic is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the university and to carry out activities to maintain and develop her/his scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline.

The key result areas of Research, Teaching and Engagement are the basis for the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. A workload will be agreed annually with the Head of School during the Performance Development Plan process. Other duties may be required from time to time as directed by the Head of School.

Reporting Line: The position reports to Associate Professor

Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable

Financial delegation and/or budget responsibilities: Not applicable

Key Responsibilities

1. Contribute to curriculum development, innovation, enhancement and quality assurance in the undergraduate and postgraduate units.


2. Deliver innovative and excellent teaching, learning and assessment experiences for undergraduate and postgraduate students.


3. Conduct original research, develop an active record of publication and start to build a profile of grants and supervision.


4. Participate in collaborations with other universities and with government, industry and/or civil society to drive research impact and educational excellence.


5. Support the management of education, research and/or administration in the School through, for example, participation in committees.


6. Undertake administrative responsibilities primarily connected with the units taught, including course review, admission, and accreditation processes.

Key selection criteria

1. A doctoral qualification (PhD) in the field of physiology/ pathology.


2. Demonstrated ability to teach in a university environment.


3. Demonstrated ability to produce excellent research and supervision of Undergraduate/Honours students.


4. Demonstrated ability to work with partners in universities, government and/or civil society.


5. Demonstrated skills and experience in collaboration and teamwork.


6. Professional qualification as a Malaysian registered pharmacist is an added advantage.


7. Proven ability, commitment and passion for engaging in scholarly and research activities/projects.


8. Proven track record in research involving histological work and animal studies

Other job-related information

1. Travel to other campuses of the University may be required.


2. There may be a requirement to work additional hours from time to time.


3. There may be peak periods of work during which taking leave may be restricted.

Legal compliance

Ensure you are aware of and adhere to legislation and University policy relevant to the duties undertaken, including: Equal Employment Opportunity, supporting equity and fairness; Occupational Health and Safety, supporting a safe workplace; Conflict of Interest (including Conflict of Interest in Research); Paid Outside Work; Privacy; Research Conduct; and Staff/Student Relationships.