Salam, FYI Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education, June 30, 2000 http://chronicle.com Wassalam, Ahmad Syamil Toledo, OH http://www.geocities.com/asyamil/ -------------------------------------------- Position: Multiple positions Institution: Universiti Brunei Darussalam Location: Brunei Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the following posts: FACULTY OF SCIENCE a). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Computer Science) Suitable applicants in Computer Science with research and teaching experience in the following areas: software engineering, computer networks, systems analysis, algorithm designs computer organization, object-oriented programming and methodology, operating systems, Internet and World Wide Web. Ability to teach different courses in Computer Science and to supervise student projects at the undergraduate level would be an advantage. Ref: UBD/115 b). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Mathematics) Suitable applicants should have a postgraduate qualification, preferably a Ph.D., with at least three years of teaching experience and postgraduate research in the areas of Numerical Analysis, Computational Mathematics, Applied Statistics or Operations Research. Ability to teach different courses in Mathematics at the undergraduate level would be an advantage. Ref: UBD/116 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES c). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Critical and Creative Thinking) Applicants should have post-graduate qualifications and teaching and research experience in philosophy, particularly in Logic, Critical and Creative Thinking and Argument Analysis. Knowledge of non-Western alternatives to rational discourse is preferred. In addition, competence in non-linear discursive approaches, e.g. lateral thinking and creative thinking, would be sought. Ability to teach both in English and Malay would be an advantage. Ref: UBD/117 d). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Geography) Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree and a minimum of five years of postgraduate research and teaching experience in 1). Human Geography, specializing in Tourism and/or Recreation Geography, and/or Social/Cultural Geography and 2). Techniques In Geography in at least three of the following areas: Cartography, Map Reading and Interpretation, Quantitative Methods, Computer Applications in Geography (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote Sensing. Ability to teach courses in Regional Geography (exposure in both the Developed and Developing World) would be an advantage. Ref: UBD/118 SULTAN HASSANAL BOLKIAH INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION e). Applicants should have a master's degree or a Ph.D. and experience in teaching educational management and in training prospective and serving school heads/principals. They should be willing to teach in an interdisciplinary and team-based environment. The ability to teach in the Malay language, and possession of a basic knowledge in Islam are of great advantage. A strong commitment to research is essential and a good publication record will be an advantage. Successful candidates will be expected to teach in at least two relevant areas in educational management, namely educational policy and planning, managing the school curriculum, human resource management in education, and School Leadership. They will be expected to participate in graduate student supervision, to conduct research, and to assist in the various ongoing research activities of the department, including teaching practice supervision. Ref: UBD/119 f). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Language Education - English) Applicants should have a master's degree or a Ph.D. in the area of Language Education with teaching experience in ESL methodology at the primary school level; emergent literacy and corrective language program: or experience in teaching English Language proficiency. They should be willing to teach in an interdisciplinary and team-based environment. Tertiary teaching experience in the areas specified, a basic knowledge in Islam and a good record of scholarly research and publication are an advantage. Successful candidates will be expected to teach courses in the relevant areas of ESL methodology, emergent literacy or remedial language development in the training of Primary School Teachers and English Language proficiency. They are expected to participate in teaching praxis supervision, graduate student supervision, conduct in service and research and assist in the various on-going research activities of the department. Ref: UBD/120 g). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Language Education - Malay) Applicants should hove a master's or a Ph.D. in the area of the teaching of Bahasa Melayu with teaching experience in both methodology and content of Malay Language in the training of primary and secondary school teachers. Tertiary teaching experience in the areas specified, a basic knowledge of Islam and good record of scholarly research and publication are an advantage. Successful candidates will be expected to teach in the relevant areas of Malay Language methodology and Malay Language content for primary and secondary teacher training programmers. They are expected to participate in teaching praxis supervision, graduate student supervision, conduct inservice and research and assist in the various on-going research activities of the department. Ref: UBD/121 h). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Physical Education) Applicants should have a master's or a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline and experience in teaching Physical Education at Primary/Secondary Tertiary levels. The ability to teach in the Malay Language, and a basic knowledge in Islam Education would be an advantage. Successful candidates will be expected to teach Physical Education and Sports Science from certificate to graduate levels. They are expected to conduct inservice courses for teachers and sports enthusiasts, and to provide leadership in Instruction, research, supervision and co-curricular. Ref: UBD/122 i). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Physics Education) Applicants should have a master's or a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline and experience in teaching Physics Education from certificate to graduate levels. The ability to teach Secondary Physics (form 5 and 6) and also Secondary Physics Methodology courses would be an advantage. Successful candidates will be expected to teach Physics Education from certificate to graduate level. They are also expected to conduct inservice courses for teachers and to participate in the graduate student supervision, conduct research and assist in the various on-going research activities in the department. Ref: UBD/123 j). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Science Education) Applicant should have a master's or a Ph.D. and experience in teaching Science Education from certificate to graduate levels. He/She should have ability to teach science content and methodology courses in the Diploma of Education (Primary) and Bachelor of Arts Primary Education programmers. Ability to teach in Malay and English would be an advantage. Successful candidates will be expected to teach both content and methodology courses in Science Education to both diploma and undergraduate levels as well as to undertake research. They are also expected to participate in the graduate student supervision, conduct research and assist in the on-going research activities of the department. Ref: UBD/124 k). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Mathematics Education) Applicant should have a master's or a Ph.D. and experience in teaching Mathematics Education from certificate to graduate levels. He/She should have the ability to teach Mathematics content and methodology courses in the Diploma of Education (Primary) and Bachelor or Arts Primary Education Programmers. Ability to teach in Malay and English would be an advantage. Successful candidates will be expected to teach both content and methodology courses of teaching Mathematics Education to both Diploma and undergraduate levels as well as to undertake research. They are also expected to participate in the graduate student supervision, conduct research and assist in the on-going research activities of the department. Ref: UBD/125 l). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Geography Education) Applicant should have a master's or a Ph.D. and experience in teaching geography/social studies/environmental studies from certificate to graduate levels. The ability to teach Pelajaran Am in Malay and a basic knowledge in Islamic Education will be an advantage. Successful candidates will be expected to teach both content and methodology courses in geography/environmental studies and Pelajaran Am from certificate to graduate levels. They are also expected to supervise students in teaching practice and research projects in addition to providing leadership in instruction, research and publications. Ref: UBD/126 m). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Art Education) Applicants should have a master's degree or a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline and the experience of teaching Art Education from certificate to graduate levels. The ability to teach in Malay and have various knowledge such as making pottery, ceramic making, copper tooling, wood carving and Islamic calligraphy, as well as a basic knowledge in Islam would be an advantage. Successful candidates will be expected to teach content and methodology courses, teach Art Education to both certificate and undergraduate levels as well as to undertake research. They are expected to participate in teaching practice supervision, conduct research and assist in the on-going research activities of the department. Ref: UBD/127 n). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer(Curriculum and Pedagogy) Applicants should have a master's degree or a Ph.D. and experience in teaching curriculum and pedagogy. They should be willing to teach in an interdisciplinary and team-based environment. The ability to teach in the Malay Language, possession of a basic knowledge in Islam and a good record of scholarly research and publication are an advantage. Successful candidates will be expected to teach specific pedagogical skills and processes and curriculum design, implementation and evaluation in teacher education programming at the diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They are also expected to participate in teaching practice supervision, conduct research and assist in the various on-going research activities of the department. Ref: UBD/128 o). Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (Educational/Information Technology) Applicants should have a master's degree or a Ph.D. and relevant experience in teaching educational and information technology at school and tertiary levels. They should be willing to teach in a team-based environment. The ability to teach in the Malay Language, possession of a basic knowledge in Islam and a good record of scholarly research and publication are an advantage. Applicants should have an established record of research and publication in the relevant areas. Successful candidates will be expected to teach educational media, resource design and production, evaluation of educational, multimedia and computer and information technology applications in education at primary and secondary school levels. They are expected to be familiar with use of IT in schools and teacher education. They are also expected to participate in teaching practice supervision, to conduct research in one or more of the above areas, and assist in the various ongoing research activities of the department. Ref: UBD/129 p). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Sociology of Education) Applicants should have a master's degree or a Ph.D. and experience in teaching the subject. They should be willing to teach in an interdisciplinary and team-based environment. The ability to teach in the Malay Language, possession of a basic knowledge in Islam and a good record of scholarly research and publication are an advantage. Successful candidates will be expected to teach in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment at the diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They are also expected to participate in teaching practice supervision, as well as conduct research and assist in the various ongoing research activities of the department. Teaching and research experience in Southeast Asia in general, and Borneo in particular, would be an advantage. Ref: UBD/130 q). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (Marketing and International Business) The successful applicant should be able to design and teach courses in the areas of Marketing Management, International Marketing, Strategic Marketing and Services Marketing and International Business at BBA, MBA and Executive levels. Active participation in the activities of the Department of Management Studies (such as research, publication and constancy) is also expected. Applicant should have a Ph.D. degree in marketing, international business or related field from a recognized university, a minimum of 5 years of university teaching experience, and a satisfactory research, publication and constancy record. Familiarity with international business issues and dynamics, especially in the Asia Pacific region, and an ability to teach other functional areas in management would be an added advantage. Ref: UBD/131 r). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (Quantitative Methods, Research Methodology and Production and Operations Management) The successful applicant should be able to design and teach courses in the areas of Quantitative Methods, Quantitative Analysis, Business Research Methods, Operations Research and Production and Operations Management courses at BSA, MBA and Executive levels. Active participation in the activities of the Department of Management Studies (such as research, publication and constancy) is also expected. Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in quantitative methods, statistical analysis research methodology or in a related field from recognized university, a minimum of 5 years of university teaching experience, and a satisfactory research, publication and constancy record. Postgraduate teaching experience (including Master's/Doctoral research supervision) will be preferred. Familiarity with international business issues and dynamics especially in the Asia Pacific region, and an ability to teach other functional areas in management would be an added advantage. Ref: UBD/132 s). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Accounting and Finance) The successful applicant should be able to teach courses in the areas of Accounting (finance and management), Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Auditing and Taxation, Accounting Information Systems and International Accounting and Finance at SBA, MBA and Executive levels. Ability to contribute to courses in Islamic Banking and Finance is also required. Active participation in the activities of the Department of Management Studies (such as research, publication and constancy) is also expected. Applicants should have a Master's and/or Ph.D. degree in accounting or finance from a recognized university. A minimum of 5 years of university teaching and a satisfactory research, publication and constancy record are expected. Postgraduate teaching experience will be an added advantage. Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA or CIMA, with wide-ranging teaching, research and constancy in the Asia Pacific region, and an ability to teach other functional areas in management such as Business Law would be an added advantage. Ref: UBD/133 t). Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (Politics and Public Policy) The successful candidate would be expected to teach B.A. and Master's level courses in the fields of the public policy process (policy formulation, implementation and evaluation) and in the politics of Southeast Asia states. Specialization in a substantive policy field would be an added advantage. Ref: UBD/134 u). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Public Administration) The successful candidate would be expected to teach BA and Master's level courses in the fields of the public sector financial administration, public management and public analysis. Experience in Asian countries would be an added advantage. Ref: UBD/135 v). Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Economics) The Department offers a BA Economics major/minor and also teaches economic content to Education students. A coursework Master's is planned to be offered in 2001. The successful applicant will be required to contribute to the Department's teaching across a range of courses including undergraduate micro and macroeconomics. Applicants may be required to teach Master's level courses in the future. A specialization in International trade and finance and good quantitative skills would be an advantage, but applicants with expertise in any area of economics will be considered. Ref: UBD/136 QUALIFICATIONS a). Lecturer Minimum MA/M.Ed./M.Sc. with at least 3 years' relevant teaching experience in tertiary teaching and research. b). Senior Lecturer Normally a Ph.D. (or in certain cases MA/M.Ed./M.Sc.) with at least 5 years' relevant experience and a proven record in teaching, research and administration. c). Associate Professor Candidates should already be holding the post of Senior Lecturer with at least 5 years' relevant experience and a proven record in teaching, research and administration. d). Professor Candidates should have extensive relevant teaching experience and outstanding academic record of research and publication and an established international reputation. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 1. The appointment will be on permanent basis for citizens of Brunei Darussalam. For non-citizens, appointment will be by contract for a period of three years, which is renewable subject to mutual agreement. 2. The annual salary range is as follows: Lecturer: BD$33,720 - BD$50,880; Senior Lecturer: BD$55,200 - BD$62,400; Associate Professor: BD$64,800; Professor: BD$70,800 Exchange rate for Brunei Dollars to 1 unit of foreign currency as of 16 May 2000. USD - 1.7375; GBP - 2.6533; EURO - 1.6171; AUD - 1.0275; CAN - 1.1823; NZD - 0.8527 3. Other benefits a.) Bonus (one-month salary for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer. 1/2 month salary for Associate Professor/Professor) after each 12 months of satisfactory service. b.) Gratuity (25% of last drawn salary x 36 months at the end of the contract). c.) Education allowance and children's passage. d.) Subsidized housing (staff contribute BD$130 per month). e.) Free medical and dental services. f.) Interest-free car loan. g.) Annual leave of 48 days. h.) Passage and removal allowance. At Present there is no personal income tax in Brunei Darussalam. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: For further details and application forms, please write to: EMBASSY OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, 3520 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008. Completed application forms together with copies of academic certificates and a comprehensive curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of three referees should be sent to: Registrar and Secretary, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong BE 1410, BRUNEI DARUSSALAM. Application must reach Universiti Brunei Darussalam by 30 July 2000. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and informed of details regarding interviews.
