ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (DS13) Department of Arabic Language & Literature

AbdulHamid AbuSulayman Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences

IIUM Gombak Campus

Closing Date | 05 Mar 2026 Academic permanent or contract

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.   Job Information

 
Post                              : Assistant Professor

Grade                           : DS13

Status of Appointment : Contract to Permanent (Malaysian Only)

Basic salary                 : Between RM6,210.00 to RM14.370.00 (based on experience)
Area of  specialization : Arabic Linguistic studies/Arabic Language Studies
Department                  : Arabic Language & Literature

Kulliyyah (Faculty)     : Abdulhamid Abusulayman Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences

Location                      : Gombak

 
2.   Scope

The officer shall be a member of the staff of the Kulliyyah/Centre/Department to which he is assigned by the IIUM and the officer shall perform teaching, examining, and research duties and such other obligations as are normally required of an academic staff member of the IIUM.
 
The officer should also undertake moral and religious obligations in relation to his colleagues and students as part and parcel of his duties as a member of the academic staff of IIUM.

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

The officer is also expected to participate in the general life of the IIUM community.

The officer is also expected to advise and guide students in relation to their character, behaviour and moral conduct. In short, he is not only a teacher (Mu'allim), a scholar ('Alim) but also a moral educator (Murabbi).
 

3.   Key Responsibilities

 
 • To teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses delivered by the Department and as required, to teach on associated programmes offered by  the university.
 • To supervise student research/projects.
 • Design and execute formative and summative assessment including marking that is aligned with student learning outcomes.
 • Provide feedback to students on their learning through student consultations.
 • Conduct research in areas as per discussion with Dean/Head of Department.
 • Publish papers in top-tier journals and present papers at local and international conferences.
 • Other duties within the Department and University as required.

 

4.   Minimum Qualifications 

• A PhD in Arabic Language Studie/Arabic Linguistic Studies
• Master in Arabic Language Studies.
• Bachelor of Arabic Language and Literature.
• Published one article would be advantageous.

5.  Minimum Competencies

• Ability to inspire students with your passion.
• Flexibility, resilience, and willingness to work long hours.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills.

6.  Language Qualifications
          All candidates must have obtained:-

a.  Credits in Bahasa Malaysia and English Language (including oral examination) at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level OR equivalent qualification recognized by the Government (for Malaysian citizens).
b.  IELTS Band 6 / MUET Band 4.  Candidate without any of these qualification will be required to sit for the IIUM English Language Proficiency Test. 

 

IN SUPPORTING OF MAQASID SHARIAH, IIUM IS A SMOKE FREE CAMPUS

Click the link to sign up for application: http://huris.iium.edu.my/recruitment/