ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (DS13) Department of Arabic Language

REALISE THE POTENTIAL OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTION
IN THE GARDEN OF KNOWLEDGE AND VIRTUE

We are a well-known international university fully committed to comprehensive excellence in its academic pursuit and its administration. We extend an invitation to those who wish to contribute towards reaching our vision of revitalizing the intellectual dynamism of Islam and the Muslim Ummah and contribute towards the improvement of qualities of human life and civilization.

Job Information

Post: Assistant Professor
Grade: DS13
Status of Appointment: Permanent (Malaysian Only)
Basic salary: Between RM6,210.00 to RM14,370.00 (based on experience)
Area of specialization: Linguistics / Applied Linguistics
Department: Arabic Language
Kulliyyah (Faculty): Kulliyyah of Sustainable Tourism and Contemporary Language (KSTCL)
Location: Pagoh Edu Hub, Pagoh Campus, Johor

Scope

The officer shall be a member of the staff of the Kulliyyah/Centre/Department to which he is assigned by the IIUM and shall perform teaching, examining, and research duties and such other obligations as are normally required of an academic staff member of the IIUM. The officer should also undertake moral and religious obligations in relation to his colleagues and students as part and parcel of his duties as a member of the academic staff of IIUM. The officer shall attend meetings of IIUM Authorities, Boards and Committees to which he may be appointed as a member by virtue of the IIUM Constitution or any Statutes or Acts, or of any administrative actions of the Rector, Dean or Head of the Kulliyyah/Centre/Department. The officer is also expected to participate in the general life of the IIUM community and advise and guide students in relation to their character, behaviour and moral conduct. In short, he is not only a teacher (Mu'allim), a scholar ('Alim) but also a moral educator (Murabbi).

Key Responsibilities

1. Preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars.
2. Developing curricula and course material that can be used across a number of platforms.
3. Collaborating with other academics and lecturers to improve teaching methods and expand knowledge base.
4. Setting and grading assignments, tests, exams.
5. Conducting research, and writing papers, proposals, journal articles, and books.
6. Attending and participating in meetings, conferences, and other events in and outside of the institution.
7. Participating in training opportunities and initiatives at the institution.
8. Providing support to students and other colleagues.
9. Staying current by reading widely and producing published work in the field.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Candidates must possess a PhD in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics or any relevant field.
2. Previous teaching experience would be advantageous.
3. Published work, with a minimum of two publications, in the field of Arabic for Specific Purposes, Linguistics, and Applied Linguistics.

Minimum Competencies

1. Ability to inspire students with your passion.
2. Flexibility, resilience, and willingness to work long hours.
3. Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills.

Other Requirements

1. Ability to teach Phonology (علم الأصوات) would be advantageous.

All candidates must have obtained:

1. Credits in Bahasa Malaysia and English Language (including oral examination) at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level OR equivalent qualification recognized by the Government (for Malaysian citizens).
2. IELTS Band 6 / MUET Band 4. Candidates without any of these qualifications will be required to sit for the IIUM English Language Proficiency Test.

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Click the link to sign up for application: http://huris.iium.edu.my/recruitment/