Dean of Arts, Humanities and Languages
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Educate/Train/Teaching
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
- Open to Foreign National: Yes
The University welcomes Cambodian and international candidates.
The Dean will play a pivotal role in transforming AHL into a flagship faculty contributing to national teacher development and English language excellence in Cambodia.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Academic Leadership and Faculty Development
- Provide strategic academic leadership for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Languages.
- Oversee the transition of AHL from a service teaching unit to a fully structured faculty with defined departments and programs.
- Lead the development, approval, and implementation of the Bachelor of English Language (with TESOL and English Education Studies specialisations).
- Establish and oversee academic departments within AHL in alignment with UP and MoEYS structures.
- Ensure academic quality, coherence, and consistency across all English language provision delivered to approximately 2,000 UP students annually.
- Curriculum and Program Development
- Lead curriculum design, review, and continuous improvement processes across all AHL programs.
- Ensure alignment of English language programs with national workforce needs and MoEYS requirements.
- Develop pathways for future undergraduate, postgraduate, and CPD programs in TESOL, Education, Communication, and related disciplines.
- Promote integration of digital learning technologies and responsible AI use within language education.
- Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Ensure all AHL programs comply with MoEYS accreditation standards and UP academic policies.
- Oversee monitoring of student outcomes, retention, and progression.
- Implement systems of continuous quality improvement across teaching and assessment.
- Prepare documentation and reports for internal and external review processes.
- Staff Leadership and Development
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management for academic and administrative staff within AHL.
- Promote professional development in TESOL, curriculum innovation, assessment design, and educational research.
- Lead recruitment, appraisal, and workload planning in line with UP policies.
- Foster a collegial and collaborative academic culture.
- Strategic Planning and Growth
- Develop and implement a Faculty Strategic Plan aligned with UP’s institutional strategy.
- Identify opportunities for program expansion, partnerships, and revenue generation (including CPD and teacher upgrading programs).
- Support the development of research and scholarship in language education and related fields.
- Contribute to university-wide initiatives including interdisciplinary teaching and general education reform.
- Student Engagement and Support
- Ensure high-quality student academic advising and pastoral support within AHL.
- Promote student success, academic integrity, and professional readiness.
- Institutional Contribution
- Serve as a member of relevant academic committees.
- Collaborate with other faculties to support university-wide English curriculum delivery.
- Represent AHL internally and externally with professionalism and strategic vision.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice-President Academic Affairs or President.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or a related field is required
- Phd in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or a related field is preferred
Work History:
- Academic teaching experience in English, TESOL, Education, or a related discipline for 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, program development, or faculty management.
- Experience in curriculum design and quality assurance within higher education.
- Excellent oral and written command of English.
- Working knowledge of Khmer is highly desirable.
- Understanding of MoEYS accreditation processes and Cambodian higher education context.
- Experience in assessment design, curriculum innovation, and digital learning integration.
Soft Skills
- Strong academic leadership and strategic planning capability.
- Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills.
- Ability to manage change and lead faculty development in a growing institution.
Blended Learning Coordinator
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Educate/Train/Teaching
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
THE DEPARTMENT
We are working to empower students to take more control of their education. For our Health Sciences and ICT students, this means access to virtual labs, digital case studies, interactive tutorials, and collaborative group work that can happen anytime, anywhere. The department supports these approaches, and researches, tests and integrates learning technologies within UPOP to provide curriculum leadership and support classroom teaching.
Note: While the Blended Learning Office is currently part of a broader re-imagining of UP’s learning and teaching support areas, the key focus of this role will remain unchanged.
YOUR NEXT CAREER OPPORTUNITY
NOTE: If you can demonstrate a positive attitude, and both an aptitude for and commitment to learning new skills, you should submit an application for this role, even in the absence of the preferred criteria.
As a Blended Learning Coordinator, you will have a hands-on production role, and both provide pedagogical advice and technical support. You will play a central role in enhancing the quality of learning and teaching across the University. Working collaboratively with academic staff, instructional designers, and IT colleagues, you will support the development of engaging, accessible, and innovative blended learning experiences.
This full-time position is a service-oriented role supporting academic staff and students. It is suited to a motivated professional with a passion for education and a willingness to learn.
Key areas of contribution include:
- Supporting the design and delivery of high-quality blended and online learning experiences
- Assisting academic staff to integrate effective pedagogical practices and digital tools
- Contributing to faculty development programs related to blended, hybrid, and flipped learning
- Enhancing the effective use of the University’s LMS (UPOP/Moodle)
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Educational Design and Development
- Design and develop engaging, accessible, and pedagogically sound online learning materials.
- Collaborate with academic staff to enhance course design and assessment practices.
- Support the implementation of blended, hybrid, and flipped learning models.
- Contribute to the evaluation and improvement of digital learning resources.
- LMS and Educational Technology Support
- Provide support for the effective use of the LMS and integrated educational technologies.
- Troubleshoot course-related technical issues in collaboration with IT.
- Develop user guides, templates, and exemplars to support best practice.
- Faculty Development and Training
- Assist in the development and delivery of professional development workshops.
- Support staff to build capability in blended learning, digital pedagogy, and emerging technologies (including AI applications in education).
- Promote best practices in adult learning and student engagement.
- Research and Continuous Improvement
- Stay current with developments in instructional design and educational technology.
- Contribute to innovation projects and pilot initiatives.
- Support evaluation processes to improve teaching quality and student outcomes.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Education Technology, Instructional Design, or a related field
- Master's Degree is preferred
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Experience designing or developing curriculum, and delivering digital learning experiences.
- Previous experience in a higher education setting with a sound understanding of faculty requirements and expectations.
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), including Moodle, or similar platforms.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English and Khmer.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
- Familiarity with multimedia development tools.
- Knowledge of open educational resources (OER) and keen interest in contemporary and emerging educational technology trends.
Soft Skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn.
Digital Media Specialist
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Sales / Marketing, Communications, Media
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Digital Media Specialist is responsible for developing high-quality multimedia content to support UP’s marketing and brand initiatives. This role oversees graphic design, photography, videography, editing, and post-production to effectively document events, promote academic programs, and strengthen institutional visibility.
The Media Specialist plays a key role in executing integrated marketing campaigns by producing engaging visual content for digital platforms, social media, websites, and promotional materials to enhance audience engagement, brand positioning, and overall communication impact.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Creative Design & Visual Production
- Design promotional materials including posters, banners, social media graphics, and event visuals aligned with UP Brand Guidelines.
- Ensure all creative outputs maintain consistency in branding, tone, and visual identity.
- Develop creative concepts for program promotions, student recruitment campaigns, and university events.
- Photography & Videography
- Plan and execute photo and video shoots for academic activities, events, interviews, and promotional campaigns.
- Capture high-quality visual content that reflects UP’s professionalism and academic excellence.
- Coordinate shooting schedules and prepare necessary equipment and setup.
- Editing & Post-Production
- Edit photos and videos for social media, website, digital ads, and internal communication.
- Produce highlight videos, reels, testimonials, and promotional content.
- Ensure timely delivery of content according to campaign timelines.
- Digital Asset & File Management
- Organize and maintain structured documentation of media files in OneDrive or Google Drive.
- Ensure proper naming conventions, archiving, and accessibility of digital assets.
- Maintain updated media libraries for future marketing use.
- Brand Communication & Collaboration
- Understand UP’s brand positioning, values, and communication guidelines.
- Collaborate with the marketing team, faculties, and departments to understand content needs.
- Provide visual direction and guidance to ensure brand consistency across materials.
- Innovation & Continuous Learning
- Stay updated with digital trends, design tools, and content formats (e.g., short-form video, reels, AI tools).
- Proactively explore new creative approaches to enhance engagement and visual impact.
- Demonstrate willingness to learn, adapt, and improve creative and technical skills.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Line Manager to support marketing and digital initiatives
Benefits:
- Work in an open and dynamic environment that encourages creativity.
- Hands-on experience with cameras, lighting, sound systems, and more.
- Opportunities for career growth and promotion.
- Join internal training programs and workshops to improve skills.
- Access external courses or professional development opportunities.
- Education support for relatives or family members. (T&C Appiled)
- Public holidays and benefits according to Cambodian labor law.
- Health insurance and social security (NSSF) as per Cambodian labor law.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communication, Digital Media, Multimedia Design, or related field
Work History:
- Experience in digital media, content creation, or marketing communications for 1 to 3 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Experience in photography, videography, and editing for social media or digital campaigns is preferred.
- Prior experience in an educational institution or brand communication is a plus.
- Proficient in graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva).
- Skilled in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut).
- Strong photography and videography skills, including lighting, composition, and use of professional cameras and shooting equipment (DSLR, mirrorless, gimbals, tripods, lighting kits).
- Familiarity with digital platforms and social media management (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube).
- Knowledge of organizing and managing digital assets in OneDrive, Google Drive, or similar platforms.
Soft Skills
- Strong creativity and visual storytelling abilities for digital promotion.
- Good communication skills to understand UP brand standards and guide team members or collaborators.
- Detail-oriented with good organizational and documentation habits.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to learn, explore new digital trends, and adapt to evolving marketing needs.
- Proactive problem-solving and ability to handle multiple tasks under deadlines.
Project Office Manager
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Health/Medical, Business Administration, Educate/Train/Teaching, Social Work
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Purpose of the Role
The Project Manager will coordinate, lead and support the delivery of strategic projects across the University of Puthisastra. As the founding staff member of the Strategic Project Office (SPO), the role is responsible for establishing fit-for-purpose project management systems, supporting cross-departmental initiatives, coordinating externally funded projects, and building sustainable project management capacity across the university.
The role plays a central part in strengthening institutional effectiveness and ensuring that strategic initiatives—such as joint laboratories, community health projects, university-wide events and new training programs—are delivered on time, within scope and aligned with UP’s mission.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Strategic Alignment and Prioritisation
- Support identification and prioritisation of strategic projects aligned with UP’s Strategic Plan.
- Assist in assessing project feasibility, risks and resource requirements.
- Support decision-making on project sequencing and resourcing.
- Project Coordination, Planning and Delivery
- Lead or coordinate delivery of assigned strategic projects from initiation to completion.
- Develop and maintain project workplans, timelines, risk registers and budgets.
- Identify risks and issues early and propose mitigation strategies.
- Project Governance and Systems Development
- Support development of project governance frameworks.
- Support development and implementation of standard project lifecycle stages (initiation, planning, delivery, closure).
- Maintain the Project Management dashboard.
- Create and refine templates for planning, budgeting and reporting.
- Contribute to project pipeline and approval processes.
- Cross Departmental Coordination and Communication
- Coordinate with Research, Finance, Operations, Engagement and Partnerships and Faculties.
- Organise the monthly Projects Roundtable.
- Prepare briefings and updates for Senior Leadership.
- Support internal communication of project outcomes.
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
- Track project progress against targets and budgets.
- Prepare quarterly reports. Document lessons learned. Support impact reporting and knowledge sharing across UP.
- Capacity Building and Training Support
- Assist in delivering project management workshops for staff. Develop training materials and tools.
- Contribute to the design of micro credentials and the Diploma in Project Management.
- Support training for external partners.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of project practices through lessons-learned reviews and post-project evaluations.
- Grant, Partnership and External Engagement Support
- Support development of grant proposals.
- Coordinate joint labs and collaborative initiatives. Liaise with government, NGOs and university partners.
- Ensure compliance and reporting for externally funded projects.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in project management, public health, business administration, management, development studies, social sciences or a related field.
Work History:
- At least of experience in project management, program coordination or grants for 3 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software such as ClickUp or similar tools.
- Strong English Language skills (writing, reading, and speaking)
- Experience working in universities, NGOs, development organisations or government.
- Familiarity with structured project management approaches (e.g. PRINCE2, PMBOK or equivalent).
- Experience in delivering workshops or training.
- Understanding of monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes.
- Interest in pursuing project management certification.
Soft Skills
- Strong planning, organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to collaborate.
- Ability to solve problems and adapt to changing priorities.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Positive, proactive and solutions oriented mindset.
- Commitment to UP’s mission to improve health and education in Cambodia.
- Comfortable working in a multicultural, interdisciplinary university environment.
Lecturer in Medicine Faculty
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Educate/Train/Teaching
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
The Faculty of Medicine is seeking the dynamic candidates to fill the position of full-tine lecturer in Basic Health Sciences. The primary role is to deliver the high-quality education in Subject(s) the Basic Health Sciences. Along with Dean of Medicine, he/she will work closely with part-time lecturers in the related subjects in order to develop the competency-based medical education (CBME).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Participate in course revision of the subjects in the basic health sciences to align with competency-based medical education
- Develop innovative teaching materials and assessment methods to enhance student learning and experiences
- Deliver the teaching session at least 22hrs/week in the modern method of CBME
- Coordinate closely with part-time lecturers and foundation years lecturers to enhance the quality of education in alignment with the competency-based medical education.
- Participate in validating the exam content and report it to Dean
- Establish and oversee students’ study club
- Assist in Internal Exit Exam in the faculty
- Participate in the research activities in the faculty and be the thesis supervisor, examiner and/or chair of the thesis defense
- Participate in the simulation teaching
- Promote the student engagement in academic and extracurricular actitivies
- Participate in the development of CME and CPD in the Faculty
- Perform other tasks assigned by the Dean of Medicine.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Holding MD Degree and above
- Strong English Proficiency: Reading, Speaking, Writing and Listening
- Full-Time Lecturer for Subjects the Basic Health Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Immunology, Pharmacology….)
- Proven experience in teaching of subjects at the undergraduate
- Strong passion in teaching and improving the medical education in Cambodia
- Subjects the Basic Health Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Immunology, Pharmacology….)
- Strong computer: Microsoft Words, PowerPoint, Excels
- Having knowledge of the modern medical education is an advantage
Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Compassion, positive behavior and attitudes
- Strong teamwork
- Ability to perform multitasks at the same time
