Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship

Fixed term for 3 years

Introduction

The University of Southampton Malaysia (UoSM) is an international branch campus of the University of Southampton, a founding member of the UK's Russell Group and consistently ranked among the world's leading universities. UoSM delivers high-quality British education in Malaysia, offering programmes across Business, Engineering and Computer Science.

We are now at a defining moment in UoSM's journey. Guided by our ambitious Growth Strategy, we are reimagining the University not merely as a branch campus, but as a beacon of British higher education excellence in Malaysia and the wider region. At the heart of this transformation is the Triple Helix model of Education, Research and Knowledge Exchange & Enterprise, integrating high-quality teaching, world-class research and active collaboration with industry, government and communities to deliver tangible societal and economic impact.

The Role

As part of our ambitious growth strategy, we are seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship to support the continued growth of our Entrepreneurship portfolio within Southampton Malaysia Business School, including undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching across areas including entrepreneurial mindset and opportunity recognition, new venture creation, innovation management, business model development, entrepreneurial finance, venture growth and scaling, and related entrepreneurship disciplines. They will also contribute to curriculum development, student supervision, research activities and the wider academic life of the School.

This balanced academic role requires an educator and researcher who is passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation and committed to delivering engaging, experiential and student-centred learning experiences. Responsibilities include teaching, assessment design, supervision of student projects, including venture creation and incubation-based projects, curriculum development, scholarly activity and engagement with industry to support the University's research and enterprise ambitions.

About You

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise in Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, New Venture Creation, Business Model Innovation, Entrepreneurial Finance or related disciplines.

You will join a collaborative and inclusive academic community committed to excellence in education, impactful research and meaningful engagement with industry and society.

Essential Requirements

• PhD or equivalent professional qualification in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business Management or a closely related discipline.
• Experience of teaching in higher education.
• Evidence of research activity and scholarly publication.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development and student success.
• Commitment to collaborative working and inclusive academic practice.

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of Malaysian higher education frameworks.
• Relevant industry, consultancy, entrepreneurial or start-up experience.

At UoSM, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Guided by our values of Safety, Respect and Growth, we foster an inclusive culture where people feel valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We support our staff through generous leave, additional University closure days and flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Application Procedure

If you are enthusiastic about shaping the future of entrepreneurship education at a globally recognised institution, we welcome your application.

Applications will be considered in accordance with the University's recruitment and selection procedures.

Please submit one (1) PDF document containing a cover letter addressing the key responsibilities and requirements, together with an up-to-date CV, to jobs.uosm@southampton.ac.uk 

Applications must be received by midnight on 21^st August 2026.

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who supports our mission of inclusivity.

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