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Academic Session 2025/2026

Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), established in 1986, has evolved into a leading institution of higher learning since attained full university status in 2008. Within just a decade of becoming a university, UTB has earned its place amongst the world’s top universities. As the only engineering and technology-focused university in Brunei Darussalam with a QS 5-star rating, UTB offers globally accredited programmes and a vibrant campus experience that fosters academic, social and professional excellence. We strive for excellence to nurturing 360˚+ graduates equipped with creativity, self-responsibility, leadership and employability skills preparing them to become the leaders of tomorrow. This is accomplished through broad-based and globally-oriented education. UTB continues to reach new heights, ranking 525^th in the World University Rankings (QSWUR) and 136^th in the Asia University Rankings 2023. UTB is also the first university in the country to have successfully acquired the Bureau Veritas certification for an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.

In terms of academic programmes, UTB has attained dual partial accreditation from the British Computing Society (BCS) for its Master of Science (By Coursework) in Computing and Information Systems and for all degree programmes under the School of Computing and Informatics. The university also holds accreditation from the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) for degree programmes offered by the Civil Engineering Programme Area, Faculty of Engineering, as well as accreditation from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) United Kingdom, for both the bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes offered by the Mechanical Engineering Programme Area, Faculty of Engineering. The Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Accounting and Information Systems programme is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and the programme participates in the ACCA Accelerate programme, offering students the chance to earn ACCA qualification while still enrolled at UTB. Most recently, the UTB School of Business secured international accreditation from the prestigious European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) for its Bachelor of Business programmes and MSc in Management and Technology programme.

UTB currently offers 27 undergraduate degree programmes, including part-time degrees, as well as 14 Master’s Degrees and PhD programmes.

At present, approximately 1,817 students are enrolled at UTB, comprising 1,453 undergraduates, 237 MSc students, and 127 PhD students. UTB is supported by 130 dynamic academic staff members, representing a broad spectrum of specialisations, disciplines, and fields.

UTB now invites suitably qualified candidates to join our School of Computing and Informatics, Faculty of Engineering and the Centre for Communication, Teaching and Learning are invited for the positions at the levels of Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Senior Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor, except for the those specialisations denoted by an asterisk (*) as listed follows:

1. CENTRE FOR COMMUNICATION, TEACHING AND LEARNING
   1. Melayu Islam Beraja *(Lecturer post only)
      
      
      
2. SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS
   
   CREATIVE COMPUTING

2. AI in Creative Computing *(Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Senior Assistant Professor post only)
   
   COMPUTER NETWORK SECURITY

3. Computer Networking *(Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Senior Assistant Professor post only)
   
   COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEM

4. Artificial Intelligence
   
   C. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
   
   CHEMICAL AND ENERGY ENGINEERING

5. Chemical Engineering *(Assistant Professor/Senior Assistant Professor post only)

QUALIFICATIONS

Upper Second-class Honours degree, and Master’s (preferably Distinction) and Ph.D qualification (or equivalent) in the relevant field.

1. Lecturer

A minimum of a Ph.D qualification.

2. Assistant Professor

The candidate must hold a Ph.D and have at least 5 years of teaching and research at a higher education institution (HEI). Candidates must demonstrate significant advancement in teaching, research, publications, and community service to qualify for the PT2 salary scale. Alternatively, candidates applying for the PT2A scale must have held a senior management position, such as Dean, Deputy Dean, Head, or Assistant Head of Department, for a significant period amount of time at HEI, with an excellent record in teaching and research. Experience in supervising Master’s degree students will be considered an advantage.

3. Senior Assistant Professor

A minimum of a Ph.D, a post equivalent to an Assistant Professor on the PT2 salary scale for at least 7 years, or an Assistant Professor on the PT2A salary scale for at least 4 years, with a rising reputation in the field of specialisation, along with an excellent record of teaching, research, and publication, and demonstrating strong administrative abilities at the Programme Area, Faculty, or Centre. Experience in supervising at least Master's level students.

4. Associate Professor

A minimum of a P.hD, holding a position equivalent to Senior Assistant Professor for at least 3 years at an HEI, and meeting the KPIs in teaching, research, publications, administration, and community service. The candidate possesses extensive expertise, an excellent track record in teaching, research, and publishing, and a developing reputation in their area of expertise. The candidate should have been a faculty dean or deputy dean, or some managerial role. Consistent experience in supervising of Master’s degree and Ph.D students is also required.

5. Professor

A minimum of a P.hD and have served in a professorial or equivalent position at a university for a significant period, with a proven record of fulfilling the KPIs in teaching, research, publishing, and administration at HEI, or holding an associate professorial position for considerable years and fulfilling the KPIs for teaching, research and publications, administration and community service, postgraduate supervision, and serving as an internal and external assessor/referee. Candidate should possess a wealth of experience with an international reputation including recognition as a distinguished speaker in the field of expertise. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to enhance the standing and performance of the Faculty, Centre, or University at the global level, while also making a positive impact to the community through their field of expertise. A candidate should also have the ability to exercise academic leadership and the ability to mentor junior academic staff, particularly in research.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

1. The appointment will be on a permanent basis for citizens of Brunei Darussalam. For non-citizens, the appointment will be contract for a three-year period, renewable subject to mutual

2. The base annual salary range is as follows:

3. The monthly academic allowance is as follows:

4. (a). Bonus payment is provided after every 12 months of satisfactory service: 1 month's salary for Lecturer/Assistant Professor; and ½ month salary for Senior Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor. Bonus will not be paid in cases of resignation or dismissal from the service.

(b). Gratuity payment: 25% of the last drawn monthly salary multiplied by 36 months will be payable at the end of the contract. All allowances will excluded from the gratuity calculation.  Gratuity will not be paid in cases of resignation or dismissal from the service.

5. Other benefits:

1. For each child studying abroad, the subsidised education allowance is based on the amount claimed, up to a maximum of B$800.00 per month inclusive of accommodation costs. If accommodation is not part of the fees, payment will be made according to the amount claimed, up to a maximum of $400.00 a month per child. The education allowance is provided for the contract officer’s children between the age of 5 to 21, and is claimable for up to 4 children (limited to 2 for concession passage). Should the child receives other financial assistance/additional funding for their education (such as a scholarship, a grant, or maintenance allowance), the amount of education payable will be reduced accordingly. For instance, if the education allowance is B$400.00, owing to the other assistance amounts to B$300, the Government will only pay $100.00.
   
   The education allowance rate for children attending private schools in Brunei [excluding the government-owned Jerudong International School (JIS)] is $120.00 per child per month. The education allowance for children enrolled at JIS will be paid directly to JIS school. Where school fees exceed B$800.00 per month, the contract officer will be responsible for topping the difference between the allowance provided and the actual fees.
   
   
2. Children’s concession passage is provided for up to 2 children who receive an education allowance under the category of ‘student studying at boarding schools outside Brunei’. The concession covers return passages from the place of domicile to Brunei in each calendar year of age.
   
   
3. Subsidised housing is provided, with a staff contribution of B$130.00 per Newly appointed staff will be required to stay at a transit hotel with a daily service charge of B$2.00 for adults and B$1.00 for children under 12 years of age.
   
   
4. Free medical service at government hospitals and health centres for the contract officer, accompanying spouse and children below the age of 18 years old subject to a small registration fee for each Charges will apply for certain dental procedures. The cost of medical treatment overseas will be borne by the contract officer.
   
   
5. An interest-free car loan of B$25,000 is available only for the local lecturer post and is repayable within the contract seven (7) years
6. Annual leave entitlement is 48 days for contract officers and 42 days for locals. The leave entitlement must be taken during the appointment.
   
   
7. Passages for incoming, mid-term, and homeward passage by the most economical class and most direct route for the contract officer, the accompanying spouse and 4 unmarried children below the age of 18 years, if any.
   
   
8. Shipping of personal effects: On the first appointment, the officer may claim, upon arrival in Brunei, the cost of transporting personal effects by sea freight for himself/herself, the spouse and 4 children below the age of 18 years, if any, from the nearest port in the country of domicile to any port in The allowable volume is 1.2 cubic metres for the officer, the spouse and each of the children who are 12 years old and above but below the age of 18, and 0.6 cubic metres for each child below the age of 12 years. Upon final completion of the contract, the officer shall be eligible for the transportation of personal effects by sea freight from any port in Brunei to the nearest port in the country of domicile, up to 4.5 cubic metres for the entire family. [ Only sea freight charges shall be borne by the Government; all incidental expenses such as transportation, packing, crating, casing, insurance, port dues and others shall be the responsibility of the officer].
   
   
9. Baggage allowance: The Government will meet the cost of excess accompanied baggage for government-paid passages for the contract officer, spouse and 4 children below the age of 18 years, if The allowance is 20 kilograms for the officer, spouse, and each child aged 12 years and above but below the age 18 years and 10 kilograms for each of the children below the age of 12 years.
   
   
10. No personal income tax in Brunei

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Completed application forms, together with copies of academic certificates and transcripts, a comprehensive curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of 4 referees, teaching portfolio, research portfolio, Scopus h-index, citation, and the number of listed publications, should be sent to

Registrar and Secretary
Universiti Teknologi Brunei
Jalan Tungku Link
Gadong BE1410
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

or

utb.personnel@utb.edu.bn

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Local candidates should fill out the local applicant application form; while non-local candidates should complete the non-local applicant application form. Local applicants currently employed in Government Departments are required to submit their application forms through their respective Head of Department.

The Head of the Department shall provide a copy of the applicant’s performance appraisal reports for the last 3 consecutive years, and an up-to-date service record.

Application forms can be downloaded here:

• For LOCAL applicants
• For NON-LOCAL applicants

Applications   must    reach   the Office of Registrar and Secretary, Universiti Teknologi Brunei or utb.personnel@utb.edu.bn by 19^th July 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.