Head of Programme

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Programme to lead academic programme management, curriculum development, teaching and learning, and quality assurance at our private university college.

The successful candidate will provide academic leadership, manage academic staff, undertake teaching responsibilities,  monitor student performance, and ensure compliance with Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) requirements and relevant higher education standards. The role also involves strengthening industry collaboration, enhancing graduate employability, and supporting the institution’s academic development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead academic planning, programme implementation, curriculum development, review, and continuous improvement.
• Undertake lecturing, assessment, and student supervision responsibilities in accordance with the assigned teaching workload.
• Ensure effective delivery of teaching, learning, assessment, and other academic activities in accordance with approved academic standards.
• Manage and support academic staff, including workload allocation, performance evaluation, and professional development.
• Monitor student enrolment, academic performance, progression, retention, completion, and overall learning experience.
• Coordinate programme accreditation, quality assurance, academic audits, and related documentation in compliance with MQA requirements and relevant regulations.
• Oversee examination and assessment processes in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Develop initiatives to improve teaching quality, student experience, graduate employability, and overall academic performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, schools, educational institutions, professional bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Promote consultancy, community engagement, and industry collaboration.
• Support student employability initiatives, including internships, practicums, and industry engagement.
• Collaborate with relevant departments on academic operations, institutional planning, budgeting, and governance.
• Participate in academic committees, meetings, and institutional activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Faculty or University Management.

Requirements

• A relevant Master’s degree or PhD in the related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant academic or teaching experience, preferably in a higher education institution.
• Experience in programme coordination, academic leadership, curriculum development, or quality assurance.
• Good understanding of MQA requirements, programme accreditation, and higher education quality assurance standards.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate academic teams.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic staff, students, management, industry partners, and external stakeholders.

Added Advantage:

• A PhD and/or relevant academic management or coordination experience.
• Experience managing a faculty, school, college, academy, or similar educational institution will be an added advantage
• Experience in strategic planning, budgeting and institutional development.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to lead and develop academic programmes.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• The opportunity to contribute to educational excellence and the development of future graduates.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to email [email protected] with your updated CV, together with relevant academic and professional credentials, for consideration.