Assistant Professor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Job Description 

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is seeking to recruit an Assistant Professor (Grade 8) 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 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.   

The post holder will be expected to contribute to teaching, curriculum development, student projects, accreditation activities, and develop an emerging research profile aligned with School priorities. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Learning & Teaching 

• Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes, particularly in the areas of Electrical Engineering including (but not limited to):  

• Electrical Energy Systems 

• Probability, Statistics and Information Theory 

• Electromagnetism 

• Communication Devices and Systems 

• Distributed Generation 

• Electrical Power Systems 

• Contribute to or lead project-based courses, including:  

• Design Project 

• Group Projects 

• Supervise individual and group design projects, ensuring alignment with programme learning outcomes and professional practice expectations. 

• Develop and update teaching, laboratory, and project materials in line with HWU quality assurance frameworks. 

• Apply inclusive, student-centred and practice-oriented teaching approaches, suitable for a diverse international cohort. 

• Support the local delivery in Malaysia of courses currently offered in the UK, including curriculum adaptation where required. 

1. Curriculum Development & Programme Support 

• Contribute to the content, design and delivery of the curriculum, and the quality of teaching and learning, in consultation with colleagues and within the international structures and mechanisms established by the University.  

• Review teaching design and delivery by obtaining and analysing feedback from students and peers.  

• Support the accreditation processes of the MQA and other professional bodies. 

• Work collaboratively with colleagues from Robotic and Mechatronic Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering to ensure coherence across shared courses while strengthening discipline ownership within Electrical and Electronic Engineering. 

1. Research & Scholarly Activity 

• Develop the level of subject expertise in line with latest development in research, and ensure these developments are reflected in teaching materials and methods. 

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

• Contribute to research proposals, funding applications, or collaborative research projects. 

• Translate advances in research and professional practice into teaching and student projects. 

• Engage with research themes across HWUM and the UK campuses where appropriate. 

1. Student Support & Engagement 

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

• Supervise undergraduate project and design teams. 

• Provide timely, constructive feedback on assessments. 

• Support student employability through industry-relevant projects and skills development. 

1. Enterprise, Industry & External Engagement 

• Contribute to industry engagement activities, including:  

• Industry-linked projects 

• Guest lectures and applied projects 

• Support for internships and placements 

• Develop and maintain strong links with business and industry, external organisations and the education sector. 

• Undertake a proactive role in promoting and marketing the University, ensuring the effective recruitment of students and the achievement of recruitment targets. Play a full role in Open Days and other student recruitment events. 

1. Administration, Leadership & Citizenship 

• Contribute to programme administration, examination boards, and quality processes. 

• Participate in School and programme committees. 

• Demonstrate Grade 8 academic citizenship, including collaboration across disciplines and campuses. 

• Undertake at least 40 hours of CPD annually, including teaching, research, and professional development. 

All activities should reflect HWU’s values of Inspire, Collaborate, Belong, and Celebrate.  

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post and its general responsibilities. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.