POSITION PURPOSE
A Level B academic is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the university and to carry out
activities to maintain and develop her/his scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the
profession or discipline.
The appointed academic will contribute to the development of the Financial Technology major in the School and is
expected to design units that are relevant to the major. It is expected that the candidate has a strong track record
in teaching Financial Technology related units and well-experienced in collaborating with the relevant stakeholders
in Digital Finance.
Reporting Line: The position reports to the Head of the Department of Finance
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Contribute to curriculum development, innovation, enhancement and quality assurance in the undergraduate and postgraduate units
2. Deliver innovative and excellent teaching, learning and assessment experiences for undergraduate and postgraduate students
3. Conduct original research, developing an active record of publication and starting to build a profile of grants and supervision
4. Participate in collaborations with other universities and with government, industry and/or civil society to drive research impact and educational excellence
5. Support the management of education, research and/or administration in the School through, for example, participation in committees
6. To design and deliver Financial Technology and/or Finance units using different pedagogies that range from fully face-to-face, flipped or blended learning, to fully online.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
1. A doctoral qualification (PhD) in finance or related field
2. Demonstrated ability to teach in a university environment
3. Demonstrated ability to produce excellent research and supervision of Undergraduate/Honours students
4. Demonstrated ability to work with partners in universities, government and/or civil society
5. Demonstrated skills and experience in collaboration and teamwork
6. Demonstrated evidence of the use of technology and innovation to enhance teaching and research.
7. Demonstrated ability to teach Financial Technology and/or Finance units
8. Demonstrated skills in Financial Analytics preferably using Phyton.
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
Monash University is Australia’s largest university, and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight. Monash is
consistently ranked in the world’s top 100 universities, reflecting our strong commitment to academic and
research excellence.
Monash is a global university, with four local campuses in Australia, as well as international locations in Malaysia,
China, Italy, India and Indonesia. A unique alliance with the University of Warwick (UK) sits alongside an array of
international collaborations with leading universities and corporations around the world, expanding our global
network.
Established in 1998, Monash University Malaysia is Monash’s third largest campus and one of Malaysia’s most
respected universities. We were awarded a 6-star SETARA rating by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia in
2017 and 2019, cementing our position in the very top cohort of outstanding universities in the country.
As a research intensive institution, Monash University Malaysia is Monash’s platform for scholarly engagement
with Southeast Asia. We offer degrees in arts and social sciences, business, engineering, information technology,
medicine and health sciences, pharmacy, and science across seven schools. Our students come from Malaysia and
more than 70 countries around the world. We have over 9,000 students and more than 800 staff.
Monash University Malaysia is located in Greater Kuala Lumpur, in the Klang Valley, one of Southeast Asia’s
industrial hotspots. We sit in the heart of the rapidly developing economic corridor linking Singapore, Kuala
Lumpur, Bangkok and beyond. Our research is oriented towards deep engagement with this dynamic social and
industrial landscape, addressing core challenges of sustainable development in the region.
For further information, please visit www.monash.edu.my
The School of Business is the largest school at Monash University Malaysia with enrolment numbers close to 3000
students. The School is structured into six departments namely Accounting and Finance, Business Law and
Taxation, Econometrics and Business Statistics, Economics, Management, and Marketing.
The School’s vision is to become one of the best business schools in Asia, as measured by the quality and impact
of its teaching and research, and, through these, to engage with and serve the community. By pursuing this vision,
the School contributes to the University’s mission to improve the human condition by advancing knowledge and
fostering creativity. The School’s mission is to have a meaningful impact on the way business is conducted in Asia
through high-quality research, educational excellence, and extensive engagement with industry and the
community.
The School is led by the Head of School who is advised and supported by an Executive Committee comprising
senior academic and professional staff members of the School: Deputy Heads of School, Heads of Discipline,
Senior School Manager and managers.
For further information, see: https://www.monash.edu.my/business.
