Professor / Associate Professor in Business Analytics

Southampton Malaysia Business School is seeking to appoint a Professor / Associate Professor in Business Analytics to contribute to the development of its academic programmes, research activities and wider academic community.
The successful candidate will provide academic leadership in teaching and research, deliver high-quality learning experiences across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and lead research activities aligned with the UoSM Research Strategy. You will publish in reputable academic journals, develop research collaborations with colleagues at the University of Southampton in the UK and other regional universities, supervise students and contribute to curriculum development.
You will also support research funding initiatives, promote innovative teaching practices, including the use of emerging technologies, and strengthen the School's academic reputation through impactful research and external engagement.

We are seeking an accomplished academic with expertise in Business Analytics, Data Science, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence or a related discipline. You should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, research impact and academic leadership, with an established research profile and a track record of scholarly publications.
You will have the ability to develop collaborative research partnerships, contribute to academic innovation and support student development while strengthening the School's research reputation nationally and internationally.
Essential requirements
o PhD or equivalent professional qualification in Business Analytics, Data Science, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence or a related discipline.
o Recognised higher education teaching qualification through Advance HE (e.g. PGCAP or equivalent).
o Proven undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience.
o Strong track record of research publications in reputable academic journals.
o Ability to contribute to curriculum development and innovative teaching practices.
o Experience in research funding and grant applications, particularly for Associate Professor appointments.
o Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
o Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to academic leadership and team development.
o Knowledge of Malaysian higher education regulatory frameworks (MQA and MOHE) and international education standards.

The University of Southampton Malaysia (UoSM) is an international branch campus of the University of Southampton, a founding member of the UK's Russell Group. We deliver high-quality British education in Malaysia across Business, Engineering and Computer Science.
Guided by our Growth Strategy, UoSM is strengthening its position as a leading centre for British higher education in Malaysia and the wider region, bringing together education, research and industry engagement to create meaningful impact.