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The University of Nottingham Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Professor (Sustainability and Socio-Environmental Systems) to join the School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FOSE). The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and knowledge exchange in sustainability and socio-environmental systems, supporting the Environmental Science programme and its sustainability-focused specialisations. The role will strengthen expertise in sustainable development, environmental governance, nature-based solutions, and human-environment interactions, while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and external engagement aligned with the University’s strategic priorities.
Job Responsbilities:
- Lead subject-area teaching and curriculum development
- Convene and deliver teaching in sustainable development, forests-environment-society, tourism and the environment, and environmental policy, law and governance; maintain coherent coverage across Levels 1-3 and enhance curricula in response to disciplinary, policy and industry developments.
- Strengthen sustainability and nature-based solutions specialisation
- Develop applied learning that connects socio-environmental theory with sustainability practice, nature-based solutions and the Malaysian and wider regional context, improving the relevance and employability focus of the Environmental Science programme.
- Build an independent and collaborative research portfolio
- Develop a programme of externally visible research, produce high-quality outputs and contribute to competitive funding applications in areas such as environmental governance, sustainable forestry, resource management, sustainability transitions or nature-based solutions.
- Develop external partnerships, knowledge exchange and impact
- Create productive relationships with government, industry, NGOs and communities; develop consultancy, applied research and student opportunities that generate demonstrable academic, societal or environmental benefit.
- Contribute to programme leadership and academic citizenship
- Support programme management, student advising, recruitment, quality assurance, accreditation-related activity and School, Faculty and University initiatives, taking responsibility for agreed roles and delivering them to required standards and timelines.
Job Requirements:
- PhD in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Geography, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Development Studies, or a related science discipline.
- Evidence of expertise in sustainable development, environmental governance, socio-environmental systems, or closely related fields.
- Knowledge of appropriate qualitative, quantitative or mixed research methods.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to students and diverse external audiences.
- Demonstrated ability or potential to deliver high-quality teaching in higher education.
- Evidence of research achievement appropriate to career stage, including peer-reviewed outputs.
- Acts with integrity, professionalism and respect.
- Demonstrates collegiality and works constructively across disciplines and professional teams.
- Takes ownership of agreed responsibilities and delivers to appropriate standards and timelines.
- Values inclusive education and supports EDI.
- Engages openly with feedback, change and continuous improvement.
- Willingness and ability to undertake fieldwork, stakeholder engagement and other duties relevant to the role.
- Commitment to research ethics, responsible conduct and the University’s policies and values.
Full Role Profile can be referred HERE
Interested applicants may apply by emailing their application to FOSE.JOBS, together with a cover letter, details of at least two referees, and an updated CV.
Kindly indicate “Application for Assistant Professor (Sustainability and Socio-Environmental Systems)” in the email subject line and submit your application by 12 November 2026.
Ref No:BESFOSE - 261065 - 1
Posted on 13th October 2026