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LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

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Faculty of Engineering & Science

Academic, Full Time (Contract)

Location: Miri, Sarawak

Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Appointment Type: Contract (Teaching & Research Focused)

Role Overview

The Faculty of Engineering and Science invites applications for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to high‑quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, student supervision, and impactful research aligned with Faculty priorities. The role also involves academic service, collegial engagement, and external community collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Supervision

• Deliver engaging undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in face‑to‑face and online modes.
• Design, assess and provide timely feedback on student learning.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Research & Scholarship

• Conduct high‑quality research and maintain an active publication record.
• Develop research proposals and seek competitive research funding.
• Supervise Master’s and PhD research students.
• Contribute to scholarship of teaching and learning.

Service & Engagement

• Contribute to academic service at department and faculty levels.
• Demonstrate collegiality and effective teamwork.
• Engage with industry, professional bodies, and the wider community.
• Provide academic leadership appropriate to appointment level.

Qualifications & Experience

• A doctorate qualification in Computer Science related to software engineering with either the bachelor or post graduate (course work) degree in Computer Science (Software Engineering).
• The bachelor degree should be recognised by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) or Australian Computer Society (ACS).
• Demonstrated expertise in the following subjects: Software engineering testing, Software architecture, Software development, Algorithms design and analysis, Object-orientation concepts, Multithreading and extensible architecture design, Algorithm design and analysis, Big O notation for data compression, Requirements analysis or related relevant expertise in Software Engineering field.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at tertiary level and supervising higher degree research students.
• An established record of research output in quality refereed academic journals.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated high teaching skills and a reflective approach to teaching delivery, with an emerging record of contribution to scholarship in teaching.
• Proficiency in online teaching tools and a strong understanding of pedagogical and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline.
• Proven ability to develop research funding proposals, design research projects, lead and develop a research team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills with cross‑cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work effectively in a collegial, supportive academic environment.

Closing Date: Open until filled

Interested applicants are invited to submit a latest resume which includes addressing the selection criteria, a covering letter, names and contact details of at least two referees and certified copies of your academic credentials.

How to apply:

Please address your applications to:

Staffing Management Section,
Human Resource Department,
Curtin University Malaysia,
CDT 250, 98009 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

To submit an application, please click on the Apply Now button.

Alternatively, you may email your applications to: hr.recruit.acad@curtin.edu.my

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


Disclaimer:
Curtin (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd reserves the right at its discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.