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FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATEPROFESSOR)

Applicant Information:

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%!riot#&att Uni4!r"it* (5%&U6) is a leading research-intensive UK university,specialising in science, technology, engineering, business, languages, textiles anddesign, with an international reputation for scientific and technological excellence.As a key element of its International trategy, the University has established asecond international branch campus, building on its experience and the success ofthe University!s "ubai #ampus. $his creates another ma%or channel for deliveringthe targeted growth of international student numbers and will establish a furtherbase for research developments.

Under the &'th (alaysia )lan, the (alaysian government is encouraging theestablishment of new higher education institutions, including foreign branchcampuses. *eriot-+att University, having responded to a bid process initiated andmanaged by )utra%aya *oldings, was selected as the preferred university partner toestablish a branch campus in )utra%aya, (alaysia the administrative capital city.

$he pro%ect to launch the development of *eriot-+att University (alaysia *+U(was announced to the public in /ovember 0'&&. $he University started delivery ofdegree programmes in initial accommodation in )utra%aya in 1anuary 0'&2, ahead ofopening a purpose-built campus in 0'&3.

*eriot-+att University (alaysia dn 4hd *+U( is now fully licensed by the(inistry of *igher 5ducation. $he vision for *+U( is that it will be a flagshipuniversity campus providing access to high 6uality UK higher education with a focuson delivering professionally-relevant courses and research and knowledgeexchange. $he University will have a strong (alaysian focus and will strive toprovide relevant programmes and research initiatives which support the (alaysian7overnment targets for growth and reform. $he pro%ect to create this new campushas been officially recognised by the (alaysian 7overnment as an 5ntry )oint)ro%ect contributing to the country8s 5conomic $ransformation )rogramme. $heUniversity will attract staff and students locally as well as from a broad internationalbase and will be a centre of excellence for learning, providing students withopportunities to access a wide range of existing *+U programmes.

$he Fo0n7ation programme is a programme of study to prepare school leavers forundergraduate degree programmes. $he foundation programme is designed todevelop the students8 sub%ect knowledge and skills including writing skills, academic5nglish, and assessment and examination techni6ues.


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It is planned that there will be foundation streams for engineering, business,computer science, and design with other streams being developed as new degreeprogrammes are launched.

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*eriot-+att University (alaysia is seeking to recruit enthusiastic academics withexperience of teaching at the 9oundation )rogramme level. uccessful candidateswill also be expected to develop strong links to colleagues at the cottishcampuses to deliver high 6uality learning and teaching, to contribute to thecontinued development of the programmes offered to students. Academic staffmay also contribute to degree programmes in a variety of chools.

)ostholders will be expected to have a broad knowledge of a range of topicswithin the sphere of their chosen discipline.

$he role will be based at the University8s campus in )utra%aya, the administrativecapital of (alaysia. )rogrammes will be delivered in 5nglish and so fluency in5nglish is essential. An induction programme will be delivered to all newacademic staff on *eriot-+att8s standards and values, and to give practicalexperience on preparation, delivery and assessment of teaching.

!* D0ti!" an7 R!"pon"i9iliti!"

&. Undertake teaching and assessment duties on academic programmes, inparticular the 9oundation programmes. upport colleagues in other choolsat *eriot-+att University (alaysia in the delivery of courses and otheractivities to support the delivery of *+U(8s aims.

0. "evelop relevant materials in appropriate formats for the above programmes.#ontribute to the content, design and delivery of the curriculum, and the6uality of teaching and learning, in consultation with colleagues and withinthe international structures and mechanisms established by the University.:eview teaching design and delivery by obtaining and analysing feedbackfrom students and peers. upport the accreditation processes of the (;Aand other professional bodies.

2. (entor and supervise students, providing effective, well documented andtimely feedback, both formative and summative. )rovide pastoral support,recognising when to refer a student for further support. )lay a key role in thedelivery and support of an excellent student learning and living experience at*+U(.

3. "evelop the level of sub%ect expertise in line with latest development inresearch, and ensure these developments are reflected in teaching materialsand methods.


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P!r"on Sp!cification

$his section details the attributes e.g. skills, knowledgeE6ualifications andcompetencies which are re6uired in order to undertake the full remit of the role.

Attri90t!" E""!ntial D!"ira9l! M!an" ofA""!""m!nt

5ducation F;ualifications

4 c in the relevant area ( c or )h" #ertificates.

$eaching5xperience

< years teaching experiencein higher education at9oundation level in one ofthe sub%ects listed above.

)referencewill be givento those thatcan teachmore than

one sub%ects.

Application formandinterview.

#ompetencies,kills F

Knowledge

9luent orally and written in5nglish with the ability toarticulate strategy to avariety of stakeholders.

trong cultural awarenessand ability to interpret andembrace diversity.

Ability to effectively influenceand engage stakeholders.

Able to operate within *eriot+att University (alaysia andliaise closely with the UK.

"ynamic personality withempathy for the strategy andvision of *+U(

9luent inotherlanguage e.g.4ahasa(alaysia

Interview

?ther "emonstrates both Interview


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AttributesEAbilities

if applicable

professional and personalintegrity.

E""!ntial Crit!ria these are attributes without which a candidate would not beable to undertake the full remit of the role. Applicants who do not clearlydemonstrate in their application that they possess the essential re6uirements willbe eliminated normally at the short listing stage.

D!"ira9l! Crit!ria these are attributes which would be useful for the candidateto hold. +hen short listing, these criteria will be considered when more than oneapplicant meets the essential criteria.

Ot !r R!l!4ant Information

+e aim to hold interviews at the (alaysia #ampus in )utra%aya during the week of&> /ovember 0'&2.

Application Proc!""

Applications should be completed on our application form, available herehttpBEEwww.hw.ac.ukEdocumentsE9orm-*+U(G tandardGApplication.doc or, if youare unable to access this please call H= '2 @@@& ' &@ for a paper applicationform. Application" t at ar! not ma7! on o0r application form


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%!riot#&att Uni4!r"it* an7 =al0!"

+ith a history dating back to &@0&, *eriot-+att University has established areputation for world-class teaching and professionally relevant, leading-edgeresearch, which has made it one of the top UK universities for business andindustry.

+e are a vibrant, forward-looking university, well known for the 6uality of ourdegrees with employers actively seeking out our graduates. $he unday $imesnewspaper awarded us the title of L cottish University of the earM for 0'&&-0'&0and for 0'&0-&2.

*eriot-+att is also cotland!s international university with an unsurpassed globalpresence. +e deliver degree programmes to &&,@'' students in &


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As a learning, living and working institution, we use our values as the buildingblocks of how we go about doing our work and how we each conduct ourselves asmembers of *eriot-+att University. $hey represent what binds us together as aUniversity community and help us to become the best at what we do.

9or full details on our University please view our website, www.hw.ac.ukEmalaysia
http://www.hw.ac.uk/malaysiahttp://www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia

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