Careers

The University is growing and in line with our expansion programme, we invite motivated individuals to be part of our dynamic team.

Academic Positions

PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / SENIOR LECTURER / LECTURER

  1. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (FBM)
    Expertise/fields needed:

    • Management
    • Human Resource Management
  1. FACULTY OF EDUCATION (FOE)
    Expertise/fields needed:

    • Special Education
    • Education
    • Early Childhood

  1. FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY & APPLIED SCIENCES (FTAS)
    Expertise/fields needed:

    • Nursing
    • Health Sciences
    • Safety and Health
    • Electrical Engineering

Job Responsibilities:

  • Teach, develop and coordinate the delivery of courses and undertake research and publications in relevant areas.
  • Develop learning materials for relevant subject areas – in particular, modules for specific programmes.
  • Ensure that learning and assessment materials fulfil the expected outcomes for the relevant courses and programmes.
  • Ensure that all programme standards and codes of practice for programme accreditation are complied with.
  • Ensure that the programmes offered remain viable, up-to-date and are at the highest quality possible.

Academic Qualification:

  • Possess at least a master’s degree from a recognised institution in one of the fields stated above.
  • Applicants with a PhD qualification or are currently pursuing PhD will be given preference;

Job Requirements:

  • Possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant teaching experience in an institution of higher learning.
  • Able to communicate and work well with people at all levels.
  • Able to work under pressure and practice a flexible teaching style.
  • Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
  • Knowledgeable in teaching methodology.
  • IT-savvy and able to conduct classes online.
  • Preferably have prior teaching experience.

Applications:

Please send your Curriculum Vitae (CV) complete with details of your educational background, work experience, skills, current and expected salaries together with a passport-size photograph to the Group Human Resource Management Division, Open University Malaysia at resume@oum.edu.my Kindly indicate your preferred position, field and faculty in the email.

We offer an attractive and competitive remuneration package which commensurate with qualifications and experience to successful candidates.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you do not receive any notification within six (6) months from the date of advertisement, your application is deemed unsuccessful.

Non-Academic Positions

  1. PROGRAMMER / DEVELOPER 

Job Responsibilities:

    • Performing coding assignments.
    • Reviewing code work for accuracy and functionality.
    • Creating and implementing design plans.
    • Analyzing code segments regularly.
    • Participate in the design phase of software.
    • Maintain and manage existing source bases.
    • Design and develop data analysis solutions.
    • Design and develop logical and physical data models that meet application requirements.

Job Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s Degree, Professional Degree, Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent.
    • Required skill(s): PL/SQL, Java, PHP, Laravel, JSP, Oracle Database and MySQL.
    • Extensive knowledge of software development and its technologies.
    • Required language(s): Bahasa Malaysia and English.
    • At least more than 2 years of work experience in related field is required for this position.
    • Multitasking and ability to work within strict time constraints, budgets and align with business goals.
    • Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and technology developments.

 


 

  1. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT TRAINEE (IT MANAGEMENT TRAINEE)

Job Responsibilities:

    • Perform coding assignments.
    • Review coding work for accuracy and functionality.
    • Create and implement design plans.
    • Analyse code segments regularly.
    • Participate in the design phase of software.
    • Maintain and manage existing source bases.
    • Design and develop data analysis solutions.
    • Design and develop logical and physical data models that meet application requirements.

Job Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
    • Knowledge and skill(s): PL/SQL, Java, PHP, Laravel, JSP, Oracle Database and MySQL.
    • Knowledge in MySQL Administration and Reports Developer Suite is an added advantage.
    • Knowledge of software development and its technologies.
    • Required language(s): Bahasa Malaysia and English.
    • Multitasking and ability to work within time, budgets and align with business goals.
    • Strong communication skills.
    • Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and technology developments.
    • Fresh graduates are encourage to apply.

 


 

Applications:

Please send your Curriculum Vitae (CV) complete with details of your educational background, work experience, skills, current and expected salaries together with a passport-size photograph to the Group Human Resource Management Division, Open University Malaysia at resume@oum.edu.my Kindly indicate your preferred position in the email.

We offer an attractive and competitive remuneration package which commensurate with qualifications and experience to successful candidates.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you do not receive any notification within six (6) months from the date of advertisement, your application is deemed unsuccessful.

TUTOR / FACILITATOR

Open University Malaysia (OUM) is the first private Open and Distance Learning (ODL) University in Malaysia. In our quest for excellence and in order to provide better teaching and learning experiences to our learners, we are seeking Part-Time Tutors/Facilitators to join our prestigious and forward-looking university. We seek individuals who are:

      • Experts in their respective disciplines.
      • Passionate in sharing knowledge and experience, as well as guide mature learners in their quest for academic excellence.
      • Dedicated and willing “to walk the extra mile” for our learners.
      • Are committed, highly disciplined and possess excellent communication and teaching skills.

Job Requirements:

      • Possess at least a Master’s degree in a related field. Applicants with a PhD qualification will be given preference
      • Possess a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in the relevant disciplines or subjects at Institution of Higher Learning and/or have been working in a senior position in the private or public sector
      • Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia
      • Computer literate

How to Apply:

a. Tutors
They are part-time academics hired by Open University Malaysia to teach assigned Undergraduate courses through online sessions.
Click here to apply for Part-Time Tutor (Undergraduate)

b. Facilitators
They are part-time academics hired by Open University Malaysia to teach assigned Postgraduate courses through online sessions.
Click here to apply for Facilitator (Postgraduate)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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