ACADEMIC TRAINEE (AT9) - Department of Sociology and Anthropology

AbdulHamid AbuSulayman Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences

IIUM Gombak Campus

Closing Date | 05 Mar 2026 Academic 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                                :  Academic Trainee 
Grade                             :  AT9
Status of Appointment   :  Contract (Malaysian only)
Honorarium                  :  RM2,700.00
Area of specialization     :  Sociology of Religion, Race, Ethnic and Culture

Department                     :  Sociology and Anthropology
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
 

a.    Preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars.

b.    Developing curricula and course material that can be used across several platforms.

c.    Collaborating with other academics and lecturers to improve teaching methods and expand the knowledge base.

d.    Setting and grading assignments, tests, and exams.

e.    Conducting research and writing papers, proposals, journal articles, and books.

f.     Attending and participating in meetings, conferences, and other events in and outside the institution.

g.    Participating in training opportunities and initiatives at the institution.

h.    Providing support to students and other colleagues.

i.      Staying current by reading widely and producing published work in the field.

4.  Minimum Qualifications

•      A Master holder related with Sociology and Anthropology.
•      Previous teaching experience is an advantage.
•      Published work would be advantageous

5.  Minimum Competencies

•       Ability to inspire students with passion. 

• Flexibility, resilience, and willingness to work long hours.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills.
•  Others that fit the discipline niche, as requested by the Department.

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/