We’re ready – to realise your potential. Career opportunities with the University of Reading Malaysia
There’s never been a more exciting time to develop a career in higher education!
ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF READING, MALAYSIA CAMPUS
Established in 2013, University of Reading Malaysia is a wholly-owned branch campus of the University of Reading, one the UK’s leading universities known for its high-quality teaching, research excellence, graduate employability and community engagement. The University is one of the most international, and is consistently ranked in the Top 100 in the world for International Outlook by the Times Higher Education (2021), reflecting its diversity and global footprint. Details of the university strategy can be found at https://www.reading.ac.uk/about/strategy
The Malaysia campus has representation from five schools and institutes including:
- Henley Business School
- School of Law
- School of Built Environment
- School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences
- International Study and Language Institute
Our modern, state-of-the-art campus is located in Educity, Iskandar Puteri, an emerging hub for education. The surrounding area in and around Johor Bahru is an excellent place to live and work, including for those with families, with plenty of activities and shopping. The nearby Senai airport is convenient for travelling to KL, Penang and other cities within Malaysia quickly and easily. Singapore can be reached within 30 minutes by car.
Staff at the campus are provided with a range of benefits including health insurance and training and development opportunities. The campus operates a flexible work-from-home (WFH) policy according to departmental and university needs.
ABOUT YOU
You are dedicated, self-motivated and able to learn quickly. You enjoy working as part of a team and collaborating with others. You are always professional and respectful.
HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL
Post Title : Lecturer in Marketing
Faculty/Department : Henley Business School, University of Reading Malaysia
Reports To : Head of Henley, University of Reading Malaysia
Purpose
Responsible for facilitating students’ learning through lectures, tutorials and seminars at undergraduate, postgraduate and masters levels.
Applicants should have attained:
- A relevant PhD degree in relevant business areas particularly marketing and strategy.
- Or, a candidate pursuing a PhD in Business and/or Management.
- Or, a holder of a post graduate teaching qualification for experienced lecturer.
A publication and research track-record is an advantage.
Main duties and responsibilities
- To facilitate students’ learning through lectures, tutorials and seminars at undergraduate, postgraduate and masters levels on topics such as Understanding Customer, Markets, Marketing and Strategy, Business Statistics and Digital Marketing.
- To produce high quality teaching and learning material to support and develop student learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- To contribute to the writing of course validation documents as required.
- To contribute to the cross-Faculty development of curriculum and course materials.
- To exercise academic leadership, coordinating the efforts of colleagues to deliver module and programme objectives.
- To be an active member of relevant departmental committees.
- To enhance the quality of taught and research programmes at under-graduate and/or postgraduate levels.
- In the context of the role-holder’s teaching duties, to make independent decisions on the content of individual learning activities and marking for student assessment purposes, and to provide advice to colleagues on such matters.
- To act as module lead as required, co-ordinating the work of module to ensure modules are delivered to the standards required & co-ordinate the work of colleagues to identify & respond to students’ needs.
- To act upon peer observation feedback, student feedback, and external examiner feedback to maintain high quality in learning and teaching.
- To conduct research or write research articles either individually or in collaboration with peers in the areas of accounting or finance and publish in high impact journals and/or books (either as article, chapter of a book, case study etc.)
- The ability to observe and work within the University of Reading values and professional behaviours framework:
Others
- The post-holder is expected to undertake any other duties that fall within the scope of the post as allocated by the line manager, following consultation with the post-holder.
- The ability to observe and work within the University of Reading values and professional behaviours framework: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/humanresources/humres-Values_for_Working_Together_and_Professional_Behaviours.pdf
Supervision received
The post holder will report to the Head of Henley Business School. In the event that the tasks involve specific programme requirement, the post holder will receive guidance from the specific programme lead.
Contact
The post holder will have regular contact with staff in Malaysia, Module Convenors and other academics in the UK as well as students, applicants, and visitors. Appointees will also be encouraged to develop intra and extra-institutional collaborations in support of research and student placement activities.
Terms and conditions
This post is full-time and permanent. The probationary period applies. The post is based in Malaysia.
Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications together with their curriculum vitae, covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, and email addresses of two referees. Applications should be submitted by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before 8th May 2023.
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY (PCLS) - PhD STUDENTSHIP
PhD Studentship: Graduate Technician
The Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences Section of the University of Reading Malaysia is delighted to announce one fully funded (domestic student rate) PhD Studentship, with Graduate Technician responsibilities starting in July 2023. As a PhD Student (Graduate Technician), you will complete your PhD in four years whilst contributing to the technical support of the Section, including providing statistics support to undergraduate and postgraduate students and supporting the management of the experimental facilities. A monthly stipend of RM2,200 is also provided subject to the satisfactory provision of Graduate Technician duties.
Successful candidates will join a thriving research and teaching-focused team, with excellent research facilities including EEG, eye trackers, and psychometric tests. Our research covers areas such as perception and cognition, forensic psychology, nutrition, face processing, social psychology, and cultural psychology.
The University of Reading Malaysia is the first branch campus of the University of Reading. The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences is known for its emphasis on experimental approaches and rigorous research and is one of the oldest psychology departments in the UK.
Applications from candidates interested in human cognition and mental health are encouraged to apply. Candidates may also have advisors from the UK campus and other universities.
Main responsibilities:
- To successfully complete a PhD under the supervision of Dr Tan Kok Wei and Dr Shumetha Sidhu, examining the impact of nature exposure on cognition, mental health, or physiological functioning.
- To organise and run undergraduate statistics workshops, seminars and tutorials as required.
- To support undergraduate students’ learning through marking assessments and providing feedback.
- To support the day-to-day management of the lab and related facilities, such as the SONA research panel.
- To provide academic and research support to students with their projects, predominantly final year dissertation projects. This would include working with students to develop and design research materials and experiments and also provide day to day troubleshooting of academic issues relating to project work.
- To observe and work within the University of Reading values and professional behaviours framework.
Interested candidates should submit a one-page CV detailing their educational and employment background, plus a two-page research proposal to Dr Tan Kok Wei (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), by Friday 30th June 2023.
Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in psychology or cognate discipline, demonstrate the potential to develop an original line of research in an area that aligns with the Section’s research expertise, and have a 1st class or 2:1 bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). Experience in designing either cognitive or psychophysical tasks, using specialist lab equipment, such as psychometric tests or eye-tracker, as well as experience supporting undergraduate students with statistics are desirable.
Candidates are advised to ensure their proposal aligns with the research topic stated above. Research proposals should include a summary of the literature, the key research question(s), and a brief overview of methods and data analysis.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be held in the first two weeks of July 2023 at the EduCity campus. Candidates are expected to attend the interview in person, although teleconference interviews can be arranged if necessary.
Terms and conditions
This PhD studentship is full-time and for four years. The post is based on our Iskandar Puteri campus in Malaysia. The terms and conditions will be standard terms and conditions for a PhD student at the University of Reading Malaysia.
SCHOOL OF LAW
Post 1 : Lecturer of Law / Associate Professor of Law (Teaching-intensive, Full-time)
Post 2: Lecturer of Law (Sessional)
Applicants need to have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of English Law with sound knowledge and understanding of the Malaysian legal system and laws within the jurisdiction in any 2 or more of the following subject areas:
- Public Law
- Equity & Trust
- Land/Property Law
- European Union Law
- Mooting
- Any specialised legal areas
Faculty/Department : School of Law, University of Reading Malaysia
Reports To : Head of Law, University of Reading Malaysia
Purpose
To teach, assess, and complete relevant administration work for law modules offered in the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme and other non-law programmes offered to undergraduate students and students in the foundation programme at the University of Reading Malaysia
The post
The University of Reading Malaysia is seeking to appoint a permanent Lecturer to support the delivery of the law modules offered in the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme and other non-law programmes to students in the University’s campus at EduCity, Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia. Successful candidates in addition to satisfying the essential attributes should also demonstrate teaching experience in a core area of law, and the ability to carry out teaching and administrative duties to a high standard, commensurate with their stage of career while initiating and carrying out international quality research both individually and collaboratively including working with industry. Successful applicants will be willing to teach topics both within and outside their major field of expertise, and able to contribute to the development of an exciting, innovative and engaging teaching environment.
The University and School
The University of Reading UK is currently ranked at joint 198th in the world and 26 in the UK by the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE 2023). It enjoys a world-class reputation for teaching, research and enterprise. Established as an extension college of Christ Church, Oxford in 1892, the University received its Royal Charter in 1926, the only university to do so between the two world wars. It has received the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education five times.
The University of Reading, home to more than 23,000 students has award-winning campuses in Reading, Henley-upon-Thames, Johannesburg, and Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia.
The University of Reading law school which is known for producing law graduates who are well-rounded and highly adaptable is now offered through its international branch campus in Malaysia, the first and only foreign international branch campus in Malaysia to offer a law degree. The School has a reputation for being a hub for high-quality research and teaching with impact. Our academics undertake a wide variety of individual and collaborative research, much of which has made a discernible impact beyond the school. Our subject experts undertake a wide variety of research around themes including but not limited to Global Law; Justice, Family, Gender and Sexuality; Public Policy; Property, Transactions and Markets; Governance, Commercial Law and Financial Regulation.
Staff at the University of Reading Malaysia work closely with colleagues at the School of Law on the UK campus. Joining our School of law will give you the opportunity to flourish in a dynamic and collaborative teaching environment and immerse yourself in legal debate and developments alongside academics, who are at the forefront of changes to global legal systems. The School’s staff in the UK collaborate with colleagues at universities the world over, including in Malaysia, and they are keen to develop new research and teaching partnerships with staff at the University of Reading Malaysia.
Main duties and responsibilities
General
- To develop and deliver high-quality teaching in the first instance, and research in due course
Teaching
- Contribute to undergraduate courses by preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical classes, etc, and through marking, providing feedback and project supervision.
- Preparing, marking and moderating coursework and examinations, as required.
- Show flexibility and be prepared to develop and teach material both within and outside their own immediate research interests.
- Acting as a Personal Tutor which involves monitoring the progress of Personal Tutees and providing them with academic and pastoral support.
- Running consultation sessions to support students in their learning and understanding of the relevant module.
- Assist with academic events.
Additional Duties
- Undertaking administrative duties related to the support and teaching role including weekly attendance returns, maintaining student records, correspondence, writing references and liaison with the relevant bodies within the University.
- Provide support to the Head of Section (Law) in professional accreditation and recognition of programmes and in the establishment and development of the new School of Law at UoRM.
- Supporting UoRM Marketing and Recruitment with publicising and promoting UORM programmes at open days and student recruitment fairs.
- Participate in staff meetings and committees, as required by the Head of Section.
- Other projects as agreed with the Head of Section.
Others
- The post-holder is expected to undertake any other duties that fall within the scope of the post as allocated by the line manager, following consultation with the post-holder.
- The ability to observe and work within the University of Reading values and professional behaviours framework:
Supervision received
School of Law staff will receive general guidance from the Head of School of Law. Mentoring will be provided to advise and assist each appointment to meet the requirements of the post and progression in their career. Work is carried out according to deadlines agreed with the Head of Section with supervision on a day-to-day basis being minimal.
Supervision given
The successful candidate will be expected to supervise and mentor undergraduate and, depending on previous experience, postgraduate research students.
Contact
The post holder will have regular contact with staff in Malaysia, Module Convenors and other academics in the UK as well as students, applicants, and visitors. Appointees will also be encouraged to develop intra and extra-institutional collaborations in support of research and student placement activities.
Terms and conditions
Post 1 is full-time and permanent. The probationary period applies. The post is based in Malaysia. Post 2 is Session contract.
Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications together with their curriculum vitae, covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, and email addresses of two referees. Applications should be submitted by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before 31st May 2023.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OPPORTUNITIES
- Head of Student Recruitment
- Health, Safety and Security Officer
- Facility and Event Officer
Please refer to our Jobstreet page for full details.
JOBSTREET
We advertise open vacancies on our Jobstreet page.
Please send enquiries to our Human Resources department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
