Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Advertised: 01-04-10 | Closing Date: 30-04-10
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 Darussalam's 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:
Lecturer/Snr.Lecturer/
Assc Professor/Professor in [Physical Chemistry (PC)]
(Brunei Darussalam)
Requirements:
The Science Faculty, UBD invites applications for the above position from suitably qualified candidates.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physical chemistry or closely related discipline. Applicants should have achieved, or have the potential to achieve, national and international recognition in their field as well as a demonstrable track record of research success.
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 candidates with PhD in their respective field.
Senior Lecturer
* Normally a Ph.D. with at least 5 years relevant experience and a proven record in teaching, research and administration.
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.
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 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.
2. The base annual salary range is as follows:-
Lecturer : B$ 33,720- B$ 50,880
Special Efficiency Bar (SEB) B$ 52,320 – B$ 58,080
Senior Lecturer : B$ 55,200- B$ 62,400 SEB B$ 63,600
Associate Professor : B$ 64,800 SEB B$ 67,320
Professor : B$ 70,800 SEB B$ 73,320
3. Academic Allowance
Lecturer (without PhD) : B$ 300.00 per month
Lecturer (with PhD) : B$ 500.00 per month
Senior Lecturer : B$ 600.00 per month
Associate Professor : B$ 800.00 per month
Professor : B$ 1,000.00 per month
4. a) Bonus [1 month salary for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, ½ 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].
5. Other benefits:
a) Education allowance and children’s concession passage.
b) Subsidized housing [staff contribute B$130 per month].
c) Free medical and dental services at government hospitals.
d) Interest- free car loan.
e) Annual leave of 48 days.
f) Passage and removal allowance.
g) At present there is no personal income tax in Brunei Darussalam
6. 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.
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
