Professor - Family Business

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

- Provide academic leadership in teaching and learning, including curriculum innovation, programme development, and the enhancement of pedagogical practices

- Design, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching and learning materials; conduct lectures, tutorials, and assessments in line with best practices to optimise student learning outcomes

- Mentor and support colleagues and postgraduate students in developing effective teaching and learning strategies

- Supervise postgraduate research and foster a culture of scholarly teaching and continuous improvement

- Uphold and advance high standards of teaching excellence to meet and exceed the University’s expectations for academic quality and student success.

Research

- Provide academic leadership in scholarly activities, including leading research projects, publishing in high-impact journals, presenting at international conferences, and engaging in relevant community or industry collaborations.

- Initiate and secure external research grants, and mentor colleagues in developing their research capacity.

- Achieve and sustain the specified research output and impact targets consistent with the Professor level of appointment.

Administration and Other Activities

- Provide leadership and strategic contributions in departmental, school, and faculty administration through active participation in committees, working groups, and governance activities.

- Lead or contribute to initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and reputation of the University’s academic and operational functions.

- Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to the advancement of academic and institutional excellence.

- Establish and strengthen linkages with external organisations, industry partners, and professional bodies to foster collaboration and promote the University’s academic profile.

REQUIREMENTS

- PhD in Family Business, Entrepreneurship, Management or a related discipline from a recognised university.

- Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in teaching, research, and/or industry practice, preferably within a higher education environment.

- A strong research track record, with at least 10 publications in Q1/Q2 indexed journals over the past 5 years, particularly in family business research and leading journals such as Family Business Review, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of Business Venturing, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal and Small Business Economics.

- Proven ability to secure external research grants as Principal Investigator, with a cumulative value of RM150,000–RM200,000.

- Scopus h-index of at least 20.

- Successfully supervised and graduated at least three (3) PhD students by Research as the main supervisor.

- Practical experience advising business families, consulting for family-owned enterprises, serving on family councils, supporting family offices or working with multi-generational businesses.

- Strong understanding of the dynamics, challenges and opportunities shaping Asian family businesses.

- Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, teaching innovation, and pedagogical excellence.

- Evidence of mentoring and coaching colleagues and students to achieve academic excellence.

- Skilled in developing and applying innovative teaching methodologies, including effective use of digital and IT technologies.

- Active involvement in research projects, consultancy, or professional practice with evidence of scholarly or industry-relevant outputs.

- Commitment to continuous professional development and engagement with relevant professional or academic bodies.