Social Science jobs in Malaysia

To contribute to the development of the University’s mission, building upon its innovative educational experience to become a leading Open Distance Learning university in the region.

• To network with partner institutions from government, industry and business organizations for the purpose of developing and offering collaborative diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate training programmes.
• To work with the related departments to ensure consistency of quality in curriculum development and delivery of diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Teach, coordinate and develop learning materials for undergraduate and postgraduate courses (Open Distance Learning, Online Learning and Classroom Lecture) in the prescribed fields within the School.
• Conduct relevant research, publication and consultancy activities in related areas.
• Lead the School in developing new academic programmes, enhancing delivery and learning, facilitate seminars and other projects relevant to WOU.
• To oversee the programmes to ensure accreditation is granted by complying with the MQA Full Accreditation or MQA Maintenance Audit exercise.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants should possess a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Science/ Communications/ Applied Linguistics or Education.
• Applicants should have relevant experience as Dean or Deputy Dean of a Faculty/School.
• Previous experience with online and distance education methodologies would be a strong advantage, as would a high level of oral and written competence in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in an institution of higher learning.
• Ability to remain abreast of the emerging methodologies in open distance learning.
• Ability to work in a team.