Senior Academics

Company Description Wawasan Open University (WOU), established in 2006, is Malaysia’s pioneer in open distance learning, dedicated to providing accessible, flexible, and accredited education for working adults and lifelong learners. The university serves over 28,000 learners through programmes ranging from micro-credentials to full diploma, degree, and postgraduate qualifications across five faculties, including Business, Education, Humanities & Social Sciences, Technology & Engineering Science, and Digital Technology. Learners benefit from multiple flexible pathways such as APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning), credit transfer, and stackable micro-credentials that support upskilling, reskilling, and career progression. WOU’s FlexLearn platform enables online, hybrid, and work-based learning with mobile-friendly, offline-accessible, and interactive tools, allowing adults to balance study with personal and professional responsibilities. Through WOU Academy, its corporate training arm, the university delivers industry-aligned, MQA-accredited and HRD Corp-claimable programmes that strengthen future-ready capabilities for individuals and organisations.Role Description The Senior Academics role is a full-time, on-site position based at Wawasan Open University in Penang, Malaysia. The role involves leading the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of academic programmes and courses, including open distance learning and flexible learning offerings. Responsibilities include teaching, supervising students at various levels, assessing learner performance, and providing academic advising and mentorship to support student success. The Senior Academics professional will contribute to curriculum review, learning materials development, and quality assurance processes to ensure alignment with institutional standards, accreditation requirements, and industry needs. The role also includes conducting scholarly activities or applied research, engaging with industry and community partners, participating in committees and governance, and supporting the university’s strategic initiatives in lifelong learning and workforce development.Field of SpecialisationSchool of Business & Administration Logistics MarketingSchool of Education, Humanities & Social SciencesCurriculum Design in EducationEnglish StudiesPsycologySchool of Digital TechnologySofware Engineering Artificial Intelligence/CybersecuritySchool of Technology & Engineering ScienceMechatronics/Meachanical EngineeringEmbedded System DesignQualificationsStrong academic expertise in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business & Administration, Education, Humanities & Social Sciences, Technology & Engineering Science, or Digital Technology), supported by a doctoral degree or equivalent professional qualification.Demonstrated experience in curriculum design, course development, and assessment methods, preferably within open distance learning or flexible learning environments.Proficiency in technology-enhanced teaching, including learning management systems, online and hybrid delivery tools, and digital pedagogies.Experience in supervising undergraduate and postgraduate learners, providing academic advising, and supporting diverse learner profiles, especially working adults.Track record of scholarly work, applied research, or industry collaboration that informs teaching and contributes to academic or professional communities.Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across faculties, centres, and external partners.Understanding of accreditation and quality