Assistant Professor; School of Biological and Environmental Sciences

The University of Nottingham Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Professor to join the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences within the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FOSE).

We welcome applications from academics with expertise in either of the following specialised areas:-

1. Sustainability and Socio-Environmental Systems

2. Geospatial and Environmental Data Sciences

The successful candidates will contribute to teaching, research and knowledge exchange within the Environmental Science programme. We are looking for individuals who can strengthen the Department's research profile, deliver high-quality teaching, foster interdisciplinary collaborations and develop external partnerships aligned with the University's strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching and Curriculum Development: Lead and deliver subject-specific teaching, contribute to curriculum development, assessment and enhancement, and ensure teaching content remains relevant to disciplinary, industry and technological developments.
• Research and Scholarship: Develop an independent and collaborative research portfolio, producing high-quality research outputs and contributing to external research funding opportunities.
• Student Supervision and Development: Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects, provide academic guidance and support student development.
• External Engagement and Knowledge Exchange: Establish and strengthen partnerships with industry, government agencies, research institutions and other external stakeholders to support collaborative research and knowledge exchange.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Foster collaboration across Environmental Science and other relevant disciplines within and beyond the University.
• Academic Leadership and Citizenship: Contribute to programme management, student recruitment, quality assurance, accreditation activities and wider School, Faculty and University initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• PhD in Environmental Science or a closely related discipline relevant to the chosen specialisation.
• Demonstrable expertise and research interests aligned with at least one of the advertised specialised areas.
• Evidence of, or clear potential for, high-quality teaching and assessment in higher education.
• Research achievement appropriate to career stage, including peer-reviewed publications.
• Evidence of, or potential for, student project supervision, external research funding and collaborative research.
• Ability to develop interdisciplinary research and engage with external stakeholders.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Acts with integrity, professionalism and respect, demonstrating collegiality and a commitment to inclusive education and equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and engages positively with feedback, change and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to research ethics, responsible conduct and the University's policies and values.
• Willingness and ability to undertake fieldwork, stakeholder engagement or other practical activities relevant to the chosen specialisation, where required.