Head of School of Information Technology
Head of School of Information Technology
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Monash University Malaysia is seeking an outstanding academic leader to become Head of School of Information Technology.
This role is responsible for the performance and culture of the School, ensuring it delivers a distinctly Monash student experience while aligning with the Faculty of Information Technology’s global reputation. The incumbent will strengthen the School’s position within Malaysia and the wider Monash global network, driving interdisciplinary collaborations and engagement with industry, government, and the community.
About Monash University Malaysia
We are one of the top universities in Malaysia and an exemplar of transnational education. Because we are a campus of Monash University, all our staff and students are part of a global academy with an international reputation for excellence. Monash has achieved an enviable reputation for research and teaching excellence in a short 60 years and is consistently ranked among the world's top 100 universities.
Studying or working at Monash University Malaysia is a dynamic, international experience. Our community of scholars is supported by collegial processes and comprehensive, first-class infrastructure. While we are firmly engaged in Malaysia and the region, our focus is also relentlessly global, so our graduates emerge ready to transform the world around them.
Here, the cogs are always turning to keep education fresh, innovative, and relevant for students. We aim to creatively disrupt education and to pioneer an innovation grounded in meaningful engagement with the surrounding community and the wider Southeast Asian region.
School of Information Technology (SoIT)
The School of Information Technology (SoIT) is one of seven schools at Monash University Malaysia. It is an integral part of the Faculty of Information Technology, which is one of the most prestigious IT faculties in the world. By integrating its computing and information technology disciplines, the School provides enormous breadth and depth of teaching and research to the campuses, strategic alliances, centres and partnerships that form the Monash global network.
The School offers undergraduate programs in Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science, Bachelor of Computer Science in Artificial Intelligence, and Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours). It also offers a suite of postgraduate coursework programs, namely Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS), Master of Artificial Intelligence and Master of Data Science to meet strong market demand from professionals across all business and technology sectors.
The School is committed to offering courses relevant to living and working, and is poised to meet an increased demand for top-notch IT graduates with the knowledge and skills that employers are looking for, in parallel enhancing their learning initiative by applying knowledge in exciting, immersive and innovative ways.
Mission 2026
We conduct and publish research that:
generates new knowledge and understanding of the human experience, past, present, and future;
emphasises social and environmental justice, inclusion, and equity;
interrogates what it means to live in a digital society;
contributes a regional–especially Southeast Asian–perspective on global challenges;
empowers individuals and communities–locally, regionally, and globally–to thrive in the face of these challenges.
Through our teaching:
we develop critical thinkers, global citizens, and change-makers
we nurture an appreciation of past, present, and future along with the ability to understand and thrive in the digital society
we offer a transformational education that is centred on the whole student experience
we ground our teaching in our research and scholarly expertise and our values of social justice and inclusivity
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Ref #: Please use this reference number when applying: A042085
Application deadline: Monday 5th October 2026
Please send us your application as soon as possible as we are continuously assessing candidates for this assignment.
All applications must include the following information so the panel can assess your suitability:
• Your current CV or resume;
• A covering letter (1 - 2 pages) informing the panel of your motivations and relevant experience for this position.
Please take note of the reference number found under section “How to apply”. This is needed for us to process any application.
For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:
Suzanne Reiger, Principal Consultant
+61 (0) 433 796 161
suzanne.Reiger@alumniglobal.com
Chris Davies, Managing Director
+61 (0) 477 010 023
chris.davies@alumniglobal.com
