Institute of Planetary Survival for Sustainable Wellbeing

REALISE THE POTENTIAL OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTION
IN THE GARDEN OF KNOWLEDGE AND VIRTUE

We are a well-known international university fully committed to comprehensive excellence in its academic pursuit and its administration. We extend an invitation to those who wish to contribute towards reaching our vision of revitalizing the intellectual dynamism of Islam and the Muslim Ummah and contribute towards the improvement of qualities of human life and civilization.

Requirements

1. JobInformation

Post : Assistant Professor
Grade : DS13 Status ofAppointment : Permanent Basicsalary : B etween RM6,210.00 to RM14,370.00 (depends onexperience)
Area of specialization : Climate Action
Department : -

Kulliyyah (Faculty) : Institute of Planetary Survival for Sustainable Well-being(PLANETIIUM) Location : Kuantan

2. Scope

The officer shall be a member of the staff of theKulliyyah/Centre/Department to whichheisassignedbytheIIUMandtheofficershallperformteaching,examining, and research duties and such other obligations asare normally required of an academic staff member of the IIUM.

The officer should also undertake moral and religious obligations inrelation to his colleagues and students as part and parcel of his duties as amember of the academic staff of IIUM.

The officer shall attend meetings of IIUM Authorities, Boards andCommittees to which he, being an academic staff member, may be appointed as amember by virtue of the IIUM Constitution or any Statutes or Acts, or of anyadministrative actions of the Rector, Dean or Head of the Kulliyyah/Centre/Department.

TheofficerisalsoexpectedtoparticipateinthegenerallifeoftheIIUM community.

The officer is also expected to advise and guide students inrelation to their character, behaviour and moral conduct. In short, he is notonly a teacher (Mu'allim ), a scholar ('Alim) but also a moral educator (Murabbi).

1. JobInformation

Post : Assistant Professor
Grade : DS13 Status ofAppointment : Permanent Basicsalary : B etween RM6,210.00 to RM14,370.00 (depends onexperience)
Area of specialization : Climate Action
Department : - Kulliyyah (Faculty) : Institute of Planetary Survival for Sustainable Well-being(PLANETIIUM) Location : Kuantan 2. Scope

The officer should also undertake moral and religious obligations inrelation to his colleagues and students as part and parcel of his duties as amember of the academic staff of IIUM.

TheofficerisalsoexpectedtoparticipateinthegenerallifeoftheIIUM community.

Teaching & Supervision:
• Design, develop, and deliver postgraduate modules in climate changescience, sustainability, environmental policy, and
planetary health.
• Supervise Master's and PhD students in research projects relevant to climatechange, environmental management, and
sustainable innovations.
• Provide academic mentorship and career guidance for postgraduate students.
• Integrate real-world research outcomes and innovations into teachingmethodologies and programme content.
• Participate in curriculum review and enhancement processes to embedclimate action principles.

Research & Innovation :
• Conduct high-impact research in climate change mitigation, adaptation,carbon management, climate policy, or related
fields.
• Lead and manage research projects, including interdisciplinary initiativesaligned with climate action and planetary
health.
• Develop innovative solutions, models, or technologies addressing climatechallenges, with potential for
commercialization or societal application.
• File patents, develop prototypes, or initiate spin-off projects where applicable.
• Publish in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals and present research findingsat national and international platforms.

Grant Acquisition &Collaboration:
• Secure external research grants from governmental, industry, or internationalfunding bodies.
• Build strategic research collaborations with academic institutions, industry,government agencies, and NGOs.
• Participate in consultancy projects or policy development related to climateaction.

Community Engagement & Advocacy:
• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and public talks to raise climate actionawareness.
• Collaborate with communities, local authorities, and NGOs on climateresilience programmes.
• Support university-wide green campus and sustainability initiatives.

Institutional Contribution :
• Participate actively in departmental and university committees, strategicplanning, and policy development.
• Mentor junior staff and promote knowledge transfer within the academiccommunity.
Contribute to the strategic development of the institution’s sustainability,innovation, and climate action agenda. 4 . MinimumQualifications

• PhD in Climate Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or relateddiscipline.
• Strong publication record in indexed journals.
• Experience supervising postgraduate research students.
• Experience in teaching at the tertiary level.
• Demonstrated involvement in innovation or applied research projects.
• Experience in patent filing, innovation development, or commercialisationactivities.
• Experience working with industry, government, or community partners.
• Proven success in securing research funding.
• Familiarity with planetary health and SDG frameworks. 5. Minimum Competencies

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Supervisory and mentoring capabilities for postgraduate researchers.
• Ability to lead innovation and applied research initiatives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Project management and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to sustainability, ethics, and interdisciplinary work. 6. Language Qualifications

All candidatesmust have obtained:

a. Credits in BahasaMalaysia and English language (including oral examination) at Sijil PelajaranMalaysia (SPM) level OR equivalent qualification recognised by the Government(for Malaysian citizens).

b. IELTS Band 6 /MUET Band 4.
Candidate without any of thesequalifications will be required to sit for the IIUM English Language ProficiencyTest.

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International Islamic University Malaysia
International Islamic University Malaysia,P.O. Box 10, 50728 Kuala Lumpur
Phone:603-64215556Fax: 603-64214997

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (DS13) - PLANETIIUM