Assistant Professor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Job Description

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is seeking to recruit an Assistant Professor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering to support the delivery and development of the MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme with experience of teaching and research in electrical engineering discipline. A successful candidate is expected to have a broad knowledge of a range of topics within the sphere of their chosen discipline, and an interest in research activities. The candidate will also be expected to develop strong links to 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.

The successful candidate will bring expertise in Electrical and Electronic Engineering together with a passion for lifelong learning and industry engagement. The role combines academic teaching, curriculum development and scholarly activity with the design, delivery and expansion of programmes that create meaningful impact for industry professionals and organisations.

The role is based at the University's campus in Putrajaya, the administrative capital of Malaysia.

Programmes are delivered in English and therefore fluency in English is essential. This position is offered on a three-year fixed-term contract.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Academic Responsibilities (Electrical & Electronic Engineering)

Learning & Teaching

• Undertake teaching, assessment and related academic duties within the Electrical and Electronic Engineering programmes.

• Deliver modules in areas including, but not limited to Electrical Energy Systems, Probability, Statistics and Information Theory, Electromagnetism, Communication Devices and Systems, Distributed Generation, and Electrical Power Systems

• Contribute to and lead project-based learning activities, including Design Projects and Group Projects.

• Supervise undergraduate student projects, including individual and group design projects.

• Develop and update teaching, laboratory and project materials in line with University quality assurance requirements.

• Apply inclusive, student-centred and practice-oriented teaching approaches to support a diverse international student population.

• Support the delivery and adaptation of curricula developed across Heriot-Watt University's international campuses.

Curriculum Development & Programme Support

• Contribute to curriculum design, programme enhancement and continuous improvement activities.

• Review and enhance teaching effectiveness through student and peer feedback.

• Support accreditation and quality assurance processes, including those required by MQA and relevant professional bodies.

• Collaborate with colleagues across Engineering disciplines to ensure coherence in programme delivery and student experience.

• Contribute to programme administration, examination boards and academic committees as required.

Research & Scholarly Activity

• Maintain and develop subject expertise in line with advances in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

• Publish research outputs in peer-reviewed journals and/or conference proceedings.

• Contribute to research proposals, funding applications and collaborative research initiatives.

• Integrate research and professional practice developments into teaching and student projects.

• Engage with research activities and collaborations across Heriot-Watt University's global campuses.

Student Support & Industry Engagement

• Act as a personal tutor, providing academic guidance and support to students.

• Provide timely and constructive feedback on assessments.

• Support student employability through industry-focused projects, professional skills development and experiential learning opportunities.

• Contribute to industry engagement activities such as guest lectures, industry-linked projects, internships and placements.

• Support student recruitment, outreach activities, Open Days and other University events.