ACADEMIC TRAINEE (AT9) - Department of Communication

AbdulHamid AbuSulayman Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences

IIUM Gombak Campus

Closing Date | 25 May 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)
Basic salary                    :  RM2,700.00
Area of specialization     :  Integrated Media Journalism/Strategic Communication

Department                     :  Communication
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.   Complete their PhD studies starting from 2025 and complete within 3 years.

b.   Assist in any administrative task, if required by the Head of Department.

4.  Minimum Qualifications

•       A Master’s degree in Mass Communication/Communication Studies.

• Having any published work would be advantage.

5.  Minimum Competencies

•       Good team-player and able to work in a team. 

• Flexibility, resilience, and willingness to work long hours.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills.
•  Able to imbue the spirits of being a murabbi. 

6.  Other Requirements (if any)

•      Some industry experience in journalism, broadcasting, digital media or public relations would be advantageous

7.  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/