UNIVERSITI BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

In a country steeped in rich traditions, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has put in place major academic reforms which will take it through the 21st Century, encompassing four thrusts of leadership and innovation, entrepreneurship, environmental awareness, and internationalization in its four year liberal-arts/liberal-science based undergraduate programmes and its wide-ranging progressive postgraduate programmes. With an emphasis on changing the way UBD students see the world and getting them to embrace change for a more successful future in their careers, UBD is a teaching and research-based university, with a dynamic research environment, and both public and private sector funding to undertake cutting-edge academic research. As Brunei Darussalams Premier National University, UBD invites suitably qualified candidates to join us in moulding globally-inclined future leaders and contribute to UBD as a Centre of Excellence in Research. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the following posts: FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES a) Lecturer/Senior [UBD/FASS/001] Lecturer/Associate Professor in New Media

Applicants must have a PhD or an MA/MSc in Communication, New Media, or a closely related discipline. Preference will be given to those with specialisation and expertise in the production of new media. Applicants should have a good publication record and/or industry experience. The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and post-graduate modules in new media, and engage in high quality research. b) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in English Literature (Drama & Theatre Studies) [UBD/FASS/002] Applicants must have a PhD in English Literature or in Drama and Theatre Studies from a recognised university, with tertiary teaching and practical theatre experience, and relevant publications in the field. Preference will be given to applicants who specialize in Theatre Production and one of the following areas: British and American theatre practices or Experimental theatre. Some knowledge in Film Studies is also welcome. The successful applicant will be expected to teach and develop undergraduate / postgraduate courses, develop research in their areas of expertise, and undertake administrative duties. c) Senior Lecturer in English Language and Linguistics (General and Applied Linguistics) [UBD/FASS/003] Applicants must have a PhD in general and/or applied linguistics from a recognised university, with extensive teaching and research experience in discourse analysis, semantics and pragmatics and language variation. Preference will be given to applicants who can contribute in terms of teaching and research across the various disciplines offered within the English Language & Linguistics programme. The successful applicant
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will be expected to be involved in teaching undergraduate/postgraduate programmes, graduate student supervision, research, consultancy and administration related duties. d) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Anthropology [UBD/FASS/004] Professor/Professor in Sociology-

Applicants should hold a PhD in either sociology or socio-cultural anthropology preferably with research experience in Southeast Asia (particularly in Borneo) and be willing to contribute to the development of a small, recently established programme. Specialization in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage: environment and society, urban sociology, sociology of Islam, kinship and gender, economy and society, and quantitative research methdology. Successful applicants will be expected to teach a range of undergraduate modules as well as participate in postgraduate supervision. e) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Tourism [UBD/FASS/005]

Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant subject and show evidence of active research in their field, including publications in quality international refereed journals. Preference will be given to applicants who can also contribute to other existing programmes within the faculty. The successful applicants will be required to develop the Tourism teaching programme within the faculty which should focus on sustainable tourism and be particularly relevant to the development of the industry within Southeast Asia. f) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Geography & Development (Sustainable Urban Development) [UBD/FASS/006] Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant subject and show evidence of active research in their field, including publications in quality international refereed journals. Preference will be given to applicants who can also contribute to other existing programmes within the faculty. The successful applicant will be required to conduct teaching in sustainable development, urban design and bio mimicry as well as research and scholarship in relevant areas of sustainable development. g) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Geography & Development (Population Trends) [UBD/FASS/007] Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant subject and show evidence of active research in their field, including publications in quality international refereed journals. Preference will be given to applicants who can also contribute to other existing programmes within the faculty. The successful applicant will be required to teach within the Geography and Development programme specialising in some of the following; human migration, demographics, trade & industrial geography, gender studies or patterns of human development. h) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Environmental Studies (Remote Sensing & GIS) [UBD/FASS/008] Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant subject and show evidence of active research in the field, including publications in quality international refereed journals. Preference will be given to applicants who can also contribute to other existing programmes within the faculty. The successful applicant should demonstrate experience in teaching and research in remote sensing and GIS techniques applied to local environmental issues, e.g. tropical rainforests, forest management or habitat monitoring.

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Lecturer/Senior [UBD/FASS/009]

Lecturer

in

Environmental

Studies

(Hydrology)

Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant subject and show evidence of active research in the field, including publications in quality international refereed journals. Preference will be given to applicants who can also contribute to other existing programmes within the faculty. The successful applicant should have a strong background in water resources, hydrological processes and human influences on those processes, especially within the Southeast Asian region. j) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Environmental Studies (Tropical Forest and Wetland Ecologies) [UBD/FASS/010] Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant subject and show evidence of active research in the field, including publications in quality international refereed journals. Preference will be given to applicants who can also contribute to other existing programmes within the faculty. The successful applicant should show experience in teaching tropical ecosystem dynamics as well as relevant up-to-date management practices of the different ecological systems. k) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Analysis) [UBD/FASS/011] Environmental Studies (Environmental

Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant subject and show evidence of active research in the field, including publications in quality international refereed journals. Preference will be given to applicants who can also contribute to other existing programmes within the faculty. The successful applicants should be familiar with methods in fieldbased measurements and analysis of tropical environments, including forest, wetland and coastal environments. Experience with surveying and mapping will be seen as an advantage. l) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Ceramics and Sculpture [UBD/FASS/012]

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.F.A. degree in Ceramics and Sculpture or closely related discipline who have achieved at least 3 years university level teaching experience and national and international recognition in their field with a demonstrated track record of publications and exhibitions. Preference will be given to those with specialisation and expertise in hand building, throwing, glazing, kiln firing, sculpture, and setting up ceramic and sculpture studios. Some knowledge in mould making, glass fusing, wood carving, papermaking, mixed media, 3D design and installation are also welcome. The successful applicant will be expected to engage in high-level teaching in Ceramics and Sculpture as well as research and scholarship in relevant areas of visual arts and creative technology. m) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Art History [UBD/FASS/013]

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Art History or Interdisciplinary Arts or closely related discipline who have achieved at least 3 years universtiy level teaching experience and national and international recognition in their field with a demonstrated track record of publications, paper presentations, and research success. Preference will be given to those with specialisation and expertise in Western art history from prehistoric art to contemporary art, Asian art, Islamic art, and interdisciplinary arts. Some knowledge in one or two of the following areas: art administration, art criticism, art therapy, and contemporary art theories are also welcome. The successful applicant will be expected to engage in high-level teaching in Art History as well as research and scholarship in relevant areas of visual arts and creative technology.
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n)

Lecturer/Senior [UBD/FASS/014]

Lecturer

in

Motion

Graphics

and

3D

Animation

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.F.A. or M.Sc degree in Motion Graphics and 3D Animation or or closely related discipline who have achieved at least 3 years universtiy level teaching experience and national and international recognition in their field with a demonstrated track record of publications and exhibitions. Preference will be given to those with specialisation and expertise in 2D and 3D motion graphics, animation, HD video editing, surround sound mixing, scriptwriting, digital photography, and multimedia art. Some knowledge in setting up a video and audio production studio and contemporary art theories in multimedia and digital art are also welcome. The successful applicant will be expected to engage in high-level teaching in Motion Graphics and 3D Animation as well as research and scholarship in relevant areas of visual arts and creative technology. o) Lecturer/Senior [UBD/FASS/015] Lecturer in Digital Photography and Videography

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.F.A. or M.Sc degree in Digital Photography and Videography or or closely related discipline who have achieved at least 3 years universtiy level teaching experience and national and international recognition in their field with a demonstrated track record of publications and exhibitions. Preference will be given to those with specialisation and expertise in digital photography, set photography, lighting, camera, digital imaging, HD video production, video editing, surround sound mixing, scriptwriting, web streaming, and digital art. Some knowledge in setting up a video and audio production studio, digital photography studio, and contemporary art theories in multimedia and digital art are also welcome. The successful applicant will be expected to engage in high-level teaching in Digital Photography and Videography as well as research and scholarhsip in relevant areas of visual arts and creative technology. p) Professor in Malay Language and Linguistics (Linguistics) [UBD/FASS/016]

Applicants must have a PhD in relevant subject and are bilinguals (Malay and English). The preference of fields for lecturer posts are Phonetic and Phonology, Phonetics Acoustics and Anthropology Linguistics. While for the Professorship, the eminent professor needs to have knowledge on the general linguistics core components. Specializations and interested on minority languages and language issues on this region are considered as an advantage. q) Lecturer in Malay Language and Linguistics (Phonetic & Phonology) [UBD/FASS/017] Applicants must have a PhD in relevant subject and are bilinguals (Malay and English). The preference of fields for lecturer posts are Phonetic and Phonology, Phonetics Acoustics and Anthropology Linguistics. While for the Professorship, the eminent professor needs to have knowledge on the general linguistics core components. Specializations and interested on minority languages and language issues on this region are considered as an advantage. r) Lecturer in Malay Language and Linguistics (Anthropology Linguistics, Translation & Forensic Linguistics) [UBD/FASS/018] Applicants must have a PhD in relevant subject and are bilinguals (Malay and English). The preference of fields for lecturer posts are Phonetic and Phonology, Phonetics Acoustics and Anthropology Linguistics. While for the Professorship, the eminent professor needs to have knowledge on the general linguistics core components.
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Specializations and interested on minority languages and language issues on this region are considered as an advantage. s) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Malay Literature [UBD/FASS/019] (Under Construction) FACULTY OF BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND POLICY STUDIES a) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate [UBD/FBEPS/001] Professor in Entrepreneurship

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship or a related field from a recognised university, and demonstrated outstanding record of research productivity and teaching excellence. Postgraduate teaching experience will be preferred and an ability to teach other functional areas in management would be an added advantage. The successful applicant should be able to design and teach courses in areas of Management such as Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Active participation in the activities of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Policy Studies is also expected. b) Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Strategic Management [UBD/FBEPS/002] Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Business or Management from a recognised university, and demonstrated outstanding record of research productivity and teaching excellence. Postgraduate teaching experience will be preferred and an ability to teach other functional areas in management would be an added advantage. The successful applicant should be able to design and teach courses in areas of Business, Management and Strategic Management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A demonstrated interest and ability to assume a leadership role in the Management group is highly desirable. Active participation in the activities of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Policy Studies is also expected. c) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Operation Management [UBD/FBEPS/003] Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Operation Management or a related field from a recognised university, and demonstrated outstanding record of research productivity and teaching excellence. Postgraduate teaching experience will be preferred and an ability to teach other functional areas in management would be an added advantage. The successful applicant should be able to design and teach courses in areas of Operations Management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Active participation in the activities of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Policy Studies is also expected. d) Senior Lecturer/Associate [UBD/FBEPS/004] Professor/Professor in Marketing

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Marketing or a related field from a recognised university, and demonstrated outstanding record of research productivity and teaching excellence. Postgraduate teaching experience will be preferred and an ability to teach other functional areas in management would be an added advantage. A demonstrated interest and ability to assume a leadership role in the Marketing group is highly desirable. The successful applicant should be able to design and teach courses in areas
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of Marketing at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Active participation in the activities of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Policy Studies is also expected. e) Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor Management [UBD/FBEPS/005] in Human Resource

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Human Resource Management or a related field from a recognised university, and demonstrated outstanding record of research productivity and teaching excellence. Postgraduate teaching experience will be preferred and an ability to teach other functional areas in management would be an added advantage. A demonstrated interest and ability to assume a leadership role in the Human Resource Management group is highly desirable. The successful applicant should be able to design and teach courses in areas of Human Resource Management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Active participation in the activities of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Policy Studies is also expected. f) Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Accounting (Auditing) [UBD/FBEPS/006] Applicant must have a PhD Degree in Accounting or a related field, strong academic background, demonstrated ability to teach both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and satisfactory research and publication record. The successful applicants should be able to design and teach courses in areas of Accounting, especially in Auditing. Active participation in the activities of the Accounting and Finance Programme and the Faculty of Business, Economics and Policy Studies is also expected. g) Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Accounting (Corporate Reporting) [UBD/FBEPS/007] Applicant must have a PhD Degree in Accounting or a related field, strong academic background, demonstrated ability to teach both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and satisfactory research and publication record. The successful applicants should be able to design and teach courses in areas of Accounting, especially in Corporate Reporting and Advanced Corporate Reporting. Active participation in the activities of the Accounting and Finance Programme and the Faculty of Business, Economics and Policy Studies is also expected. h) Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Islamic Banking and Finance/Islamic Economics [UBD/FBEPS/008] Applicant must have a PhD Degree in the specific fields, strong academic background, demonstrated ability to teach both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and satisfactory research and publication record. The successful applicants should be able to design and teach courses in areas of Islamic Banking, Islamic Finance and Islamic Economics. Active participation in the activities of the Accounting and Finance Programme and the Faculty of Business, Economics and Policy Studies is also expected. He/she is also to contribute to and strengthen research in Islamic Banking/Finance/Economics at our Faculty. i) Associate Professor/Professor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management [UBD/FBEPS/009] Applicant must have a Ph.D. in the area of Logistics or Supply Chain Management or any related field from a recognised university. He/she must have demonstrated outstanding track record of research and teaching at the international level. Postgraduate teaching experience is essential as well as an ability to teach other areas
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in logistics and materials management would be an added advantage. The successful applicant should be able to design and teach courses in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Global Logistics Management at the postgraduate levels. Active research facilitation, mentoring junior staff, global and regional networking and participation and advice in the academic matters of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Policy Studies are expected. j) Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Transportation Management (Road/Airline/Shipping/Freight) [UBD/FBEPS/010] Applicant should have a Ph.D. in Transportation Management or Materials Management or any related field from a recognised university. He/she must have demonstrated crediable track record of research and teaching. Postgraduate teaching experience is essential as well as an ability to teach other areas in logistics and materials management would be an added advantage. The successful applicant should be able to design and teach courses in Transportation Management, International Shipping, Airline Planning and Management and other related Logistics modules at the postgraduate levels. Active research guidance and participation in the activities of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Policy Studies are expected. k) Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Forecasting Modelling (Transport and Warehouse) [UBD/FBEPS/011] and

Applicant must have a Ph.D. in Forecasting and modelling in transport and warehouse management or a related field from a recognised university, and demonstrated outstanding record of research productivity and teaching excellence. Postgraduate teaching experience will be preferred and an ability to teach other functional areas in management would be an added advantage. The successful applicant should be able to design and teach courses in Forecasting and modelling, Logistics Information Systems, Procurement and Inventory Management And other related areas of logisltics at the postgraduate levels. Active research facilitation, mentoring junior staff, global and regional networking and participation and advice in the academic matters of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Policy Studies are expected. FACULTY OF SCIENCE a) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Nuclear Physics and Renewable Energy/Renewable and Sustainable Energy [UBD/FOS/001] Applicants should have a PhD in Applied Physics/material physics/solid state physics or a closely related discipline who have achieved or have the potential to achieve national and international recognition in their field with a demonstrated track record of research success. The University needs an energetic academic to lead research into renewable and sustainable energy; photovoltaic silicon based solar cells; dye-sensitized solar cells; solar thermal energy; energy management and energy security. This position involves: making major contributions to a current interdisciplinary research program (on renewable and sustainable energy; photovoltaic silicon based solar cells; dye-sensitized solar cells; solar thermal energy; energy management and energy security) and developing new collaborative research strategies to extend our adaptation work; and playing a key role in developing broader post-graduate education for this increasingly important field. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills, outstanding research leadership relative to opportunity in the areas of focus with pre-existing experience in attaining competitive research funding and recruiting and leading a research team, including research students, and high quality undergraduate and graduate teaching.
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b)

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Materials for Renewable Energy [UBD/FOS/002] Applicants should have a PhD in Applied Physics or a closely related discipline and have achieved or have the potential to achieve national and international recognition in their field with a demonstrated track record of research success. Preference will be given to those with specialization in Physics of Materials and their applications to renewable energy but other related specialisms will be considered. The successful candidate is expected to undertake teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising MSc and PhD students, as well as undertaking some administrative duties.

c)

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Mechatronics [UBD/FOS/003] Applicants should have a PhD in Mechatronics or a closely related discipline who have achieved or have the potential to achieve national and international recognition in their field with a demonstrated track record of research success. Preference will be given to those with specialization in Mechanical Design and model building for small and medium sized electro mechanical devices and their deployment for Energy Efficient applications. Hands on experience in CNC machines will be an added advantage for this position. The successful candidate is expected to undertake teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising MSc and PhD students, as well as taking some administrative duties.

d)

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Plant Taxonomist/Forest Botanist [UBD/FOS/004] Applicants should have a PhD in Plant Taxonomy / Forest Botany or any related field from a recognised University. The candidate should have specialization in taxonomic identification of higher plants, preferably with field experience and knowledge of South East Asian plants. Molecular taxonomic expertise will be an advantage. In addition to pursuing his/her own research, the appointee will also be expected to contribute and participate in ongoing research activities of the Biology Programme and teach courses in taxonomy, systematics and evolution, as well as organising and participating in field courses.

e)

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Chemistry [UBD/FOS/005]

Professor/Professor

in

Physical

Applicants should have a PhD in chemistry or closely related discipline who have achieved or have the potential to achieve national and international recognition in their fields with a demonstrated track record of research success. Preference will be given to those with specialisation and expertise in theoretical and computational chemistry, statistical thermodynamics and/or surface spectroscopy. The successful applicant will be expected to engage in high-level teaching in chemistry as well as research and scholarship in relevant areas of science and technology. f) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor Chemistry/Biotechnology [UBD/FOS/006] in Analytical

Applicants should have a PhD in chemistry or closely related discipline who have achieved or have the potential to achieve national and international recognition in their fields with a demonstrated track record of research success. Preference will be
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given to those with specialisation and expertise in biosensors/bioelectronics, immunosensor systems and recombinant DNA technology. The successful applicant will be expected to build new research activities in the areas of biosensor/immunosensor technology for detection and analysis of important substances in halal branding. g) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Chemical Instrumentation [UBD/FOS/007] Applicants should have a PhD in chemistry or closely related discipline who have achieved or have the potential to achieve national and international recognition in their fields with a demonstrated track record of research success. Preference will be given to those with specialisation and expertise in a broad range of chemical instrumentation systems including GC-MS, LC-MS, ICP, NMR, FTIR, NIR, and other spectroscopic, chromatographic and electrochemical systems. The successful applicant will be expected to play a significant role in teaching and research involving chemical instrumentation. h) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (Computer Security) [UBD/FOS/008] in Computer Science

Applicants should have a PhD in Computer Science or closely related discipline who have achieved or have the potential to achieve national and international recognition in their field with a demonstrated track record of research success. Preference will be given to those with specialisation and expertise in cybersecurity, network security, database security and/or cryptography. The successful applicant will be expected to engage in high-level teaching in Computer Science as well as research and scholarship in relevant areas of science and technology. i) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate (Databases) [UBD/FOS/009] Professor in Computer Science

Applicants should have a PhD in Computer Science or closely related discipline who have achieved or have the potential to achieve national and international recognition in their field with a demonstrated track record of research success. Preference will be given to those with specialisation and expertise in various databases like Oracle, Access, MySQL, DB2 etc. The successful applicant will be expected to engage in highlevel teaching in Computer Science as well as research and scholarship in relevant areas of science and technology. j) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Computer Science (Image Processing) [UBD/FOS/010] Applicants should have a PhD in Computer Science or closely related discipline who have achieved or have the potential to achieve national and international recognition in their field with a demonstrated track record of research success. Preference will be given to those with specialisation and expertise in broad technologies of image and digital processing. The successful applicant will be expected to engage in high-level teaching in Computer Science as well as research and scholarship in relevant areas of science and technology. k) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Computer Science (Game Design) [UBD/FOS/011] Applicants should have a PhD in Computer Science or closely related discipline who have achieved or have the potential to achieve national and international recognition in their field with a demonstrated track record of research success. Preference will be
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given to those with specialisation and expertise in programming, software development, computer animation and/or Artificial Intelligence. The successful applicant will be expected to engage in high-level teaching in Computer Science as well as research and scholarship in relevant areas of science and technology. l) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate (Multimedia) [UBD/FOS/012] Professor in Computer Science

Applicants should have a PhD in Computer Science or closely related discipline who have achieved or have the potential to achieve national and international recognition in their field with a demonstrated track record of research success. Preference will be given to those with specialisation and expertise in Internet and multimedia technologies including multimedia development. The successful applicant will be expected to engage in high-level teaching in Computer Science as well as research and scholarship in relevant areas of science and technology. m) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor (Computer Graphics) [UBD/FOS/013] in Computer Science

Applicants should have a PhD in Computer Science or closely related discipline who have achieved or have the potential to achieve national and international recognition in their field with a demonstrated track record of research success. Preference will be given to those with specialisation and expertise in graphics visualisation, 3D animation and/or design and development of graphics imaging tools. The successful applicant will be expected to engage in high-level teaching in Computer Science as well as research and scholarship in relevant areas of science and technology. n) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Geoscientists (Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology/ Geochemistry) [UBD/FOS/014] Applicants should hold a PhD in Geology/Geophysics/Geochemistry or related subjects and have an excellent research record. Petroleum industry experience is preferred but not essential. Applicants should have the ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Enthusiasm for developing and teaching field courses is essential. All fields of Geosciences will be considered but preference will be given to those specializing in Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Geochemistry. Applicants are expected to be part of a core team playing a vital role in the development of a new four year undergraduate program and teaching/supervising at postgraduate level. o) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Geoscientists (Palaeontology/ Palynology/ Biostratigraphy) [UBD/FOS/015] Applicants should hold a PhD in Geology/Geophysics/Geochemistry or related subjects and have an excellent research record. Petroleum industry experience is preferred but not essential. Applicants should have the ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Enthusiasm for developing and teaching field courses is essential. All fields of Geosciences will be considered but preference will be given to those specializing in Palaeontology/Palynology/Biostratigraphy. Applicants are expected to be part of a core team playing a vital role in the development of a new four year undergraduate program and teaching/supervising at postgraduate level. p) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Geoscientists (Sedimentology) [UBD/FOS/016] Applicants should hold a PhD in Geology/Geophysics/Geochemistry or related subjects and have an excellent research record. Petroleum industry experience is
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preferred but not essential. Applicants should have the ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Enthusiasm for developing and teaching field courses is essential. All fields of Geosciences will be considered but preference will be given to those specializing in Sedimentology. Applicants are expected to be part of a core team playing a vital role in the development of a new four year undergraduate program and teaching/supervising at postgraduate level. q) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Geoscientists (Economic Geology) [UBD/FOS/017] Applicants should hold a PhD in Geology/Geophysics/Geochemistry or related subjects and have an excellent research record. Petroleum industry experience is preferred but not essential. Applicants should have the ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Enthusiasm for developing and teaching field courses is essential. All fields of Geosciences will be considered but preference will be given to those specializing in Economic Geology. Applicants are expected to be part of a core team playing a vital role in the development of a new four year undergraduate program and teaching/supervising at postgraduate level. r) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Analysis [UBD/FOS/018] Professor/Professor in Numerical

Applicant should have a PhD in Mathematics, have demonstrated expertise or research ability in numerical analysis, and have an interest in contributing to a range of applied computational projects currently running or planned for the UBD/IBM Supercomputer, as well as teaching undergraduate mathematics and supervising postgraduate students. Prior teaching experience of advanced-level undergraduate courses in numerical analysis would be an advantage. The successful applicant will be expected to engage in high-level teaching and research in relevant areas of pure or applied mathematics. s) Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Integrated Technologies (Instrumentation, Measurements & Control) [UBD/FOS/019] Applicants must have a doctorate (PhD) in the field of instrumentation, measurements and control who have achieved or have the potential to achieve international recognition in their field with demonstrated track record of research success. Preference will be given to those who have experience in the oil and gas industry and petro-chemical industry. The successful applicants will be expected to be involved in teaching of undergraduate/postgraduate programmes, programmes development, research, and administration. t) Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Integrated Technologies (Power) [UBD/FOS/020] Applicants must have a doctorate (PhD) in the field of power engineering who have achieved or have the potential to achieve international recognition in their field with demonstrated track record of research success. Preference will be given to those who have experience in renewable energy applications. The successful applicants will be expected to be involved in teaching of undergraduate/postgraduate programmes, programmes development, research, and administration. u) Associate Professor/Professor in Integrated Technologies (Fuel Cell Technologies) [UBD/FOS/021] Applicants must have a doctorate (PhD) in the field of fuel cell who have achieved or have the potential to achieve international recognition in their field with demonstrated
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track record of research success. Preference will be given to those who have experience in developing materials for fuel cell applications. The successful applicants will be expected to be involved in teaching of undergraduate/postgraduate programmes, programmes development, research, and administration. v) Associate Professor/Professor in Integrated Technologies (Thin-Film Photo-Voltaic) [UBD/FOS/022] Applicants must have a doctorate (PhD) in the field of thin-film photo-voltaic who have achieved or have the potential to achieve international recognition in their field with demonstrated track record of research success. Preference will be given to those who have experience in dye-sensitized photo-voltaic or organic photo-voltaic. The successful applicants will be expected to be involved in teaching of undergraduate/postgraduate programmes, programmes development, research, and administration. w) Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Integrated Technologies (Thin-Film Technologies) [UBD/FOS/023] Applicants must have a doctorate (PhD) in the field of thin-film technologies who have achieved or have the potential to achieve international recognition in their field with demonstrated track record of research success. Preference will be given to those who have experience in the applications of thin-film technologies in renewable energy. The successful applicants will be expected to be involved in teaching of undergraduate/postgraduate programmes, programmes development, research, and administration. x) Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Integrated Technologies (Bio-Technology) [UBD/FOS/024] Applicants must have a doctorate (PhD) in the field of bio-technology who have achieved or have the potential to achieve international recognition in their field with demonstrated track record of research success. Preference will be given to those who have experience in the development of bio-sensors for food industry. The successful applicants will be expected to be involved in teaching of undergraduate/postgraduate programmes, programmes development, research, and administration. PAPRSB INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES a) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Immunology [UBD/IHS/001] Applicants must have a PhD in Immunology or related sciences, a strong academic background and a demonstrated ability in university undergraduate teaching. Immunologists know that their discipline has implications for most medical problems and yet immunology is seen as one of the most difficult undergraduate subjects. We seek an immunologist with the commitment and ability to excite students interest and to integrate key immunological concepts within problem based curriculum. The successful applicant must be able to teach wide areas of immunology, including the basis of immunology, biochemistry and molecular biology of the immune system, immunopathology and clinical immunology. While the appointee is actively encouraged to pursue his/her own research programmes, he/she is also expected to forge cooperative links in research and other related matters with Faculty members, within the university as well as other
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institutions overseas, as part of his/her contribution in the development of the PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. b) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Haematology [UBD/IHS/002] Applicants must have a PhD in Haematology or related sciences, a strong academic background and a demonstrated ability in university undergraduate teaching. Haematology is a constantly developing specialist area of medicine and provides scope for clinical and laboratory experience. The successful applicant must be able to teach wide areas of haematology, including the basis of the study of blood, blood-forming tissues and blood-related diseases. While the appointee is actively encouraged to pursue his/her own research programmes, he/she is also expected to forge cooperative links in research and other related matters with Faculty members, within the university as well as other institutions overseas, as part of his/her contribution in the development of the PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. c) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Medicine [UBD/IHS/003] Professor/Professor in Ethics in

Applicants must have a PhD in Ethics in Medicine, a strong academic background and a demonstrated ability in university undergraduate teaching. The successful applicant must be able to teach wide areas of ethics in medicine particularly in the Islamic Medicine. The applicant will also be expected to help design and integrate ethical and Islamic input into programmes offered by PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences. While the appointee is actively encouraged to pursue his/her own research programmes, he/she is also expected to forge cooperative links in research and other related matters with Faculty members, within the university as well as other institutions overseas, as part of his/her contribution in the development of the PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. d) Associate Professor/Professor in Pathology [UBD/IHS/004]

Applicants must have a PhD in Pathology, a strong academic background and a demonstrated ability in university undergraduate teaching. The successful applicant must be able to teach undergraduate health sciences and allied health programmes. We seek an experience pathologist with commitment and ability to excite students interest and to integrate key concepts in pathology within a problem based curriculum. Successful applicant will be expected to teach wide areas of the fundamental to the discipline of pathology including the basis of biochemical pathology, clinical physiological and molecular laboratory studies, laboratory science in clinical studies, disease models and other experimental systems in the advancement of understanding and treatment of disease. While the appointee is actively encouraged to pursue his/her own research programmes, she is also expected to forge cooperative links in research and other related matters with Faculty members, within the university as well as other institutions overseas, as part of her contribution in the development of the PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. The appointee working with local young faculty members to develop the local young faculty members is highly encouraged.

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SULTAN HASSANAL BOLKIAH INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION a) Senior Lecturer/Associate [UBD/SHBIE/001] Professor/Professor in History Education

Applicants must have a PhD in History Education, a strong record of research and publication, a demonstrated ability to teach at graduate level and to supervise doctoral students, and experience of innovation in the teaching and learning of history at all levels of the education system. b) Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Education Counselling/ Counselling Psychology [UBD/SHBIE/002] Applicants must have a PhD in Education Counselling or Counselling Psychology, a strong record of research and publication, a demonstrated ability to teach at graduate level and to supervise doctoral students, and experience of innovation in the practice of professional counselling in educational contexts. c) Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Mathematics Education [UBD/SHBIE/003] Applicants must have a PhD in Mathematics Education, a strong record of research and publication, a demonstrated ability to teach at graduate level and to supervise doctoral students, and experience of innovation in the teaching and learning of mathematics at all levels of the education system. d) Senior Lecturer/Associate [UBD/SHBIE/004] Professor/Professor in Physics Education

Applicants must have a PhD in Physics Education, a strong record of research and publication, a demonstrated ability to teach at graduate level and to supervise doctoral students, and experience of innovation in the teaching and learning of physics at all levels of the education system. e) Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Geography Education [UBD/SHBIE/005] Applicants must have a PhD in Geography Education, a strong record of research and publication, a demonstrated ability to teach at graduate level and to supervise doctoral students, and experience of innovation in the teaching and learning of history at all levels of the education system. ACADEMY OF BRUNEI STUDIES a) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Sociology [UBD/ABS/001] Professor/Professor in Political

Applicants must have a PhD in relevant subject, have knowledge on Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) is an advantage and must be able to understand basic Bahasa Melayu. Applicants are also expected to have knowledge and understanding on the political system in Brunei and be able to teach modules in the field of political sociology specifically in Brunei kingship and political systems. The successful applicant is expected to teach and supervise Brunei Sultanate and Politics, Political Sociology, Issues on Sociological Development, Non-Government Organisations in Brunei, Introduction to
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Brunei Darussalam, Melayu Islam Beraja, Research Methodology, Basic to Brunei Studies, Academic Exercise and Projects. The successful applicant is also expected to be able to teach at Graduate level as well as supervising graduate students (MA and PhD).

LANGUAGE CENTRE a) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in English as a Second Language (ESL) and/or English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and/or English Communication Skill [UBD/LC/001] Applicants must have a Masters Degree (MA) or doctorate (PhD) in a relevant discipline from a recognised university, with teaching and research experience in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) and/or English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and/or English Language and Communication Skills at a higher education institution. Preference will be given to an applicant who is fluent in and can also teach more than one language from those offered at the Centre. The successful applicants will be expected to be involved in teaching undergraduate/ postgraduate/ Continuing education courses/ programmes, research, consultancy and other language-related services, as well as in relevant student/language club activities. b) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Malay [UBD/LC/002]

Applicants must have a Masters Degree (MA) or doctorate (PhD) in Malay Language or a relevant discipline from a recognised university, with teaching and research experience in teaching Malay (including Malay as a Second Language) at a higher education institution. Preference will be given to applicants who are fluent in and can also teach more than one language from those offered at the Centre, particularly in a Brunei/ Borneo language (Brunei Malay/Kedayan/Belait/Dusun/Tutong/Iban). The successful applicants will be expected to be involved in teaching undergraduate/ postgraduate/ Continuing education courses/ programmes, research, consultancy and other language-related services, as well as in relevant student/language club activities. In particular, the successful applicants will be expected to focus on curriculum, resource and material development for Borneo language modules. c) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Korean [UBD/LC/003]

Applicants must have a Masters Degree (MA) or doctorate (PhD) in Korean Language or a relevant discipline from a recognised university, with teaching and research experience in teaching Korean as a second language at a higher education institution. Preference will be given to applicants who are fluent in and can also teach more than one language from those offered at the Centre. The successful applicants will be expected to be involved in teaching undergraduate/ postgraduate/ Continuing education courses/ programmes, research, consultancy and other language-related services, as well as in relevant student/language club activities. d) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Japanese [UBD/LC/004]

Applicants must have a Masters Degree (MA) or doctorate (PhD) in Japanese Language or a relevant discipline from a recognised university, with teaching and research experience in teaching Japanese as as second language at a higher education institution. Preference will be given to applicants who are fluent in and can also teach more than one language from those offered at the Centre. The successful applicants will be expected to be involved in teaching undergraduate/ postgraduate/ Continuing
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education courses/ programmes, research, consultancy and other language-related services, as well as in relevant student/language club activities. e) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in French [UBD/LC/005]

Applicants must have a Masters Degree (MA) or doctorate (PhD) in French Language or a relevant discipline from a recognised university, with teaching and research experience on teaching French as a second language at higher educational institution. Preference will be given to applicants who are fluent in and can also teach more than one language from those offered at the Centre. The successful applicants will be expected to be involved in teaching undergraduate/ postgraduate/ Continuing education courses/ programmes, research, consultancy and other language-related services, as well as in relevant student/language club activities. f) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Mandarin [UBD/LC/006]

Applicants must have a Masters Degree (MA) or doctorate (PhD) in Mandarin Language or a relevant discipline from a recognised university, with teaching and research experience in teaching Mandarin as a second language at a higher education institution. Preference will be given to applicants who are fluent in and can also teach more than one language from those offered at the Centre. The successful applicants will be expected to be involved in teaching undergraduate/ postgraduate/ Continuing education courses/ programmes, research, consultancy and other language-related services, as well as in relevant student/language club activities.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTRE a) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in English (ESL and/or ESP and/or English Communication Skill) [UBD/CEC/001] Applicants must have a M.A or PhD in English as a Second Language (ESL) and/or English for Special Purposes (ESP) and/or English Communication Skill from a recognised university, and demonstrated outstanding record of research productivity and teaching excellence. The successful applicant should be able to design and teach courses in any areas of English Language skills and Communication Skills in preuniversity, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Active participation in activities of the Continuing Education Centre is also expected. b) Lecturer/Senior [UBD/CEC/002] Lecturer in IT/Mathematics/Computer Science

Applicants must have a M.A or PhD in Information Technology or Computer Science or Mathematics from a recognised university, and demonstrated outstanding record of research productivity and teaching excellence. The successful applicant should be able to design and teach courses in any areas of IT, Computer Science or Mathematics in pre-university, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Active participation in activities of the Continuing Education Centre is also expected. SOAS CENTRE FOR ISLAMIC STUDIES a) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Islamic History and Civilisation [UBD/CIS/001]

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Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Islamic civilisation or Islamic history or a related field from a recognised university, and demonstrated outstanding record of research productivity and teaching excellence. Graduate teaching and supervision experience will be preferred and an ability to teach and supervise other functional areas in contemporary Islamic issues would be an added advantage. The successful applicant should be able to design and teach modules and supervise graduate students in areas of Islamic thought and civilisation including Islamic history and civilisation, religious studies, Islamic culture and/or human civilisation at undergraduate and graduate levels in English. The ability to speak fluently in Arabic is an advantage. Active participation in the activities of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Centre for Islamic Studies is also expected. b) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Philosophy of Education or Islamic Epistemology [UBD/CIS/002] Islamic

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Islamic Philosophy of Education or Islamic Epistemology or a related field from a recognised university, and demonstrated outstanding record of research productivity and teaching excellence. Graduate teaching and supervision experience will be preferred and an ability to teach other functional areas in contemporary Islamic issues would be an added advantage. The successful applicant should be able to design and teach modules in areas of Usuluddin, Islamic epistemology, Islamic philosophy, Islamic thought and/or religious studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in English. The ability to speak fluently in Arabic is an advantage. Active participation in the activities of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Centre for Islamic Studies is also expected. c) Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in Islamic Ethics and Spirituality [UBD/CIS/003] Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Islamic Ethics and Spirituality or a related field from a recognised university, and demonstrated outstanding record of research productivity and teaching excellence. Graduate teaching and supervision experience will be preferred and an ability to teach other functional areas in contemporary Islamic issues would be an added advantage. The successful applicant should be able to design and teach modules in areas of Usuluddin, Akhlaq and Tasawwuf, Islamic ethics and spirituality and/or religious studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in English. The ability to speak fluently in Arabic is an advantage. Active participation in the activities of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Centre for Islamic Studies is also expected. QUALIFICATIONS a) Lecturer Minimum MA/M.Ed./M.Sc. with at least 3 years relevant teaching experience in tertiary teaching and research. Preference will be given to a candidate with PhD in their respective field. b) Senior Lecturer Normally a PhD 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.
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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

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The appointment will be on a 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. The base annual salary range is as follows:Lecturer Senior Lecturer Associate Professor Professor : : : : B$ 33,720 B$ 50,880 Special Efficiency Bar (SEB) B$ 52,320 B$ 58,080 B$ 55,200 B$ 62,400 SEB B$63,600 B$ 64,800 SEB B$67,320 B$ 70,800 SEB B$73,320

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Academic Allowance Lecturer (without PhD) Lecturer (with PhD) Senior Lecturer Associate Professor Professor : : : : : B$ 300.00 per month B$ 500.00 per month B$ 600.00 per month B$ 800.00 per month B$ 1,000.00 per month

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a) Bonus [1 month salary for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, month salary for Associate Professor/Professor] after each 12 months of satisfactory service. b) Gratuity [25% of last drawn monthly salary x 36 months at the end of the contract].

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Other benefits: a) Subsidized Education allowance. b) Childrens concession passage up to 2 children who are paid education allowance under category of student studying at boarding schools outside Brunei. c) Subsidized housing [staff contribute B$130 per month]. d) Free medical service at government hospitals subject to payment of a small registration fee for each visit. e) Interest- free car loan of B$15,000 for Associate Professor/Professor and B$12,000 for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to be paid within the contract period. f) Annual leave of 48 days for contract officers; 42 days for citizens. g) Passage and removal allowance. h) Baggage Allowance. i) Home to Office Allowance. j) Conference leave of 14 days per academic year. k) Research leave of 30 days per academic year (additional 14 days can be applied for on a case by case basis). l) At present there is no personal income tax in Brunei Darussalam.
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The appointee will contribute to the University and Faculty's research activities through available public and private funding, including start-up grants for all new staff. APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Completed application forms together with copies of academic certificates and 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. or estab.admin@ubd.edu.bn Interested applicants from Government Departments would need to submit their application form (P2 Form) through respective Head of Department. The Head of Department is to provide copy of performance appraisal forms for the last three consecutive years and up to date service record. Application forms can be downloaded from our website at www.ubd.edu.bn. Applications must reach Universiti Brunei Darussalam by 17th November 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and informed of details regarding interview.

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