Job Description

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is seeking to recruit enthusiastic academics with experience of teaching and research in chemical engineering discipline. A successful candidate is expected to have a broad knowledge of a range of subjects. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated teaching and research experience in one or more of these subjects: Process Integration; Process Design; Plant Design; Health, Safety and Environment or Environmental Impact Assessment. He/she will also be expected to develop strong relationship with colleagues at the other campuses to deliver high quality learning and teaching, to contribute to the continued development of the programmes offered to students, and to develop research in association with the Academic Schools in the UK. He/she will also be expected to develop strong links to process and design related industry. The role will be based at the University\'s campus in Putrajaya, the administrative capital of Malaysia. Programmes will be delivered in English and so fluency in English is essential. This section details the attributes e.g. skills, knowledge/qualifications and competencies which are required in order to undertake the full remit of the role. Education & Qualifications Essential: PhD / MSc in Chemical Engineering or related Engineering Discipline Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Chemical Engineering (4- year programme) Registered with BEM as Graduate Engineer Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with BEM Desirable: Committee Member of a professional body such as IChemE and IEM Teaching qualification or in the process of obtaining one Registered Chartered Engineer CEng Higher Education Academy Fellowship (FHEA) Experience Essential: Industry experience and/or teaching in any four or more of the following areas: Process Design Plant Design Process Integration Particle Technology Environmental Impact Assessment Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in Chemical Engineering, and able to work within established teaching and research programmes Capable in teaching at least 4 discipline-specific courses within the BEng/MEng Chemical Engineering programme Clear communicator with good presentation skills, explaining concepts well Desirable: Excellent past teaching evaluations Reviewing and updating teaching materials Design/Research Project supervision Teaching at postgraduate level Research supervision experience Proven track record of research publication Successful completion of nationally funded research and/or knowledge exchange Maintaining and developing new links with industry for securing contract research and/or industrial placements Competencies, Skills & Knowledge Essential: Fluent in written and spoken English. An ability to apply knowledge acquired from research into teaching materials and methods Willingness and potential to identify and develop independent / collaborative portfolio of research Desirable: Experienced with engineering accreditation documentation and exercise Competent in implementing the Outcome-based Education framework Capable in contributing to the management, development and enhancement of all learning and teaching activities in Malaysia Capable in leading a research group and establishing a research presence and portfolio in Malaysia Capable in developing Design/Research Project titles that support local industries. Special Factors (if applicable) Essential: Enjoys being part of a start-up campus, developing the role as the campus grows, and willing to take a \'hands on\' approach from the outset Desirable: Has been in a start-up campus or department and helped to establish it Capable in supporting marketing activities such as education fair, open days and conducting workshops Able to supervise groups of students participating at national / international competitions
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) is a UK university campus based in Putrajaya, Malaysia. HWUM is the second international campus of Heriot-Watt University (\xe2\x80\x9cHWU\xe2\x80\x9d) which is a leading research-intensive UK university, specialising in science, technology, engineering, business, languages, textiles and design. With an international reputation for scientific and technological excellence, the University is truly global in scope and scale with a campus in Dubai, three campuses in Scotland and over 150 partners world-wide. HWUM is operating from a stunning, purpose-built, eco-friendly, lakeside campus that currently has more than 2,000 students. Besides the academic offerings that range from Foundation to Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes in Business, Engineering, Construction, Actuarial Science and more, the university is a pioneer in Impact-Based and Positive Education aiming at developing Purpose-driven, resilient and world-ready graduates. With highly motivated community, state-of-the-art learning resources and world-class learning and teaching facilities, the Putrajaya campus is a dynamic and stimulating place to study, grow and flourish. Students studying at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia undertake a well-structured developmental programme that takes them in four stages to develop the skills of knowing and leading self, leading teams, leading communities and leading enterprise. This inculcates emotional intelligence, interpersonal and analytical skills sough
Doctoral (PhD) or Equivalent