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Academic Promotion

Academic Promotion

Function

Manage the promotion of academic staff, appointment and honorarium of external assessors and Standard Academic Performance Target (SAPT) criteria for promotion.

Academic Promotion Position

  1. Professor (Grade VK7, VK6 and VK5)
  2. Associate Professor (Grade DU/DUG56, DUF/DS54)
  3. Medical/Dental/Pharmacy Lecturer (Time Based) (Grade DU/DUG/DUF54 and DU/DUG/DUF56)
  4. Senior Lecturer (Grade DS52)
  5. Language Teacher (Grade DG44, DG48, DG52 and DG54)

FAQ

Q: Where can I get the information for academic promotion?

A: The academic promotion information can be obtained from UMPortal: PTj Info > >Human Resource Department >Promotion >Academic.

Q: What is the period of existence for academic promotion?

A: Associate Professor & Professor Grade VK7: 3 years, Professor Grade VK6 & VK5: 4 years

Q: How can I check the status of my promotion application?

A: SAPT (Amended 2016): UMPortal: Staff E-Services > Service > Academic Promotion. If the application status is ‘At the BSM level”, you may send email to kp_akademik@um.edu.my for further inqueries.

A: SAPT 2023 (Amended 2024): UMExpert  (https://umexpert.um.edu.my/) & eHR System (https://ehr.um.edu.my)

SAPT (Amended 2016): UMPortal: Staff E-Services > Service > Academic Promotion. If the application status is ‘At the BSM level”, you may send email to kp_akademik@um.edu.my for further inqueries.

Q: How can I make a complaint if I encounter problems while applying online?

A: Complaints can be sent via https://helpdesk.um.edu.my.  Please include a print screen of the problem from the online system to facilitate the review.

Scope

Officer In-Charge

Academic Promotion
Professor/ Senior Lecturer/ Language Teacher
Ms. Wang Sok Wai
Senior Assistant Registrar
Email: waiwai@um.edu.my
Tel No: 03-7967 3340
Academic Promotion
Associate Professor/
Medical/ Dentistry/ Pharmacy Lecturer (Time Based)
Mrs. Anida Kamaludin
Assistant Registrar
Tel No: 03-7967 3474
Email: anida@um.edu.my
Appointment of External Accessor/
Chair Holder/ Honorary Professor/
Research Core Position
Ms. Nur Shafiqah Mohd Yusoff
Assistant Registrar
Tel No: 03-7967 7755
Email: shafiqah@um.edu.my

Promotion
Academic Link : click here

Borang Penilaian Khas Guru Bahasa
Borang Kenaikan Pangkat Guru Bahasa_DG54
Borang Kenaikan Pangkat Guru Bahasa_DG52
Borang Kenaikan Pangkat Guru Bahasa_DG48
Borang Kenaikan Pangkat Guru Bahasa_DG44

Non-Academic Promotion

Non - Academic Promotion

Function

Manage the promotion of nonacademic staff including executive and operational groups.

Non-academic position

B - Talent and Art
Cultural Officer
Designer
Musician
Photographer

C - Science
Science Officer
Assistant Science Officer
Lab Assistant

F - Information system
Information Technology Officer
Assistant Chief Information Technology
Computer Technician

G - Agriculture
Agriculture Officer
Assistant Agricultural Officer
Veterinary Officer

H - Skills
Skill assistant
Public Assistant
Civilian Helper (Rescue)
Vehicle Driver

J - Engineering
Architect
Material Surveyor
Building Surveyor
Engineer
Assistant Engineer
Assistant Architectural Officer
Assistant Surveyor
Electrical Machinery Keeper
K - Security and Civil Defense
Security Officer
Assistant Security Officer
Security Assistant
Security Guard

L - Legislation and Judiciary
Legal Officer

N - Administration and Support
Administrative Officer
Assistant Administrative Officer
Social Research Officer
Hostel Manager
Assistant Hostel Manager
Office Secretary
Administrative Assistant (Clerical / Operation)
Operation Assistant
Customer Service Officerr

Q - Research and Development
Manager / Research Officer

S - Social
Librarian
Assistant Librarian
Assistant Librarian
Youth and Sports Officer
Assistant Youth and Sports Officer
Youth And Sports Assistant
Islamic Affairs Officer
Psychology Officer
Conservation Assistant
Curator
Assistant Curator

W - Financial
Auditor
Assistant Auditor
Assistant Accountant
Finance Officer
Financial Administrative Assistant)
Assessment Officer
Assistant Assessment Officer
Assessment Assistant

Portfolio  

Officer / Staff In-Charge 

Promotion of nonacademic staff including executive and operational groups.

Mr. Khairuddin bin Abdul Hamid  
Assistant Registrar
Email: khairuddin.ah@um.edu.my
Ext: 03-7967 3388

Mrs. Rozana Tasrio
Senior Assistant Administrative Officer
Email: rozana_mba@um.edu.my
Ext: 03-7967 3453

Mr. Wan Faiq Zahirulhaq Wan Zaidi
Administrative Assistant
Email: wanfaiq@um.edu.my
Ext: 03-7967 3485

FAQ

Q: What is promotion?
A: Promotion means substantive upgrading from one grade to a higher grade within the same service and scheme of service with the approval of the Promotion Board.

Q: When will and officer be eligible for a promotion?
A: An officer will only be eligible for a promotion if he/she has fulfilled all the requirements for promotion specified in his/her scheme of service and if there is a vacancy for the promotion unless the scheme of service provides otherwise.

Q: How do I apply for a promotion?
A: Applications can be made online via https://portal.um.edu.my/

Q: What promotion positions can I apply?
A: Applications can be made based on the same service scheme and to a higher post grade.

Q: Is an officer who has been subjected to disciplinary punishment eligible for acting for a promotion?
A: An officer who has been subjected to disciplinary punishment will not be eligible for acting for a specific period. The ineligibility period depends on the type of punishment. (Refer to Article 12, Guidelines on the Management of Acting and Promotion in Civil Service, Service Circular Number 7, Year 2010).

Q: Can an officer who is under investigation be considered for a promotion?
A: Yes. An officer who is under disciplinary action or MACC investigation may be considered for acting/promotion and his/her status shall be notified to the Promotion Board. However, the officer’s promotion is subject to the officer being free from any disciplinary action.

Non-Academic
Link : click here

Study Leave and Skim Latihan Akademik Bumiputera (SLAB) / Skim Latihan Akademik IPTA (SLAI)

Study Leave and Skim Latihan Akademik Bumiputera (SLAB) / Skim Latihan Akademik IPTA (SLAI)

 

FUNCTION 

Manage application for study leave and SLAB / SLAI scholarship

Study leave list:

  1. Fully paid study leave with scholarship.
  2. Fully paid study leave without scholarship.
  3. Half-paid study leave.
  4. Unpaid study leave.

SLAB/SLAI:

SLAB/SLAI  is a scholarship program created by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education to increase the number of qualified academic staff with a Doctorate Degree (PhD). Through this scheme, Public Universities, particularly Universiti Malaya, identify qualified candidates to be offered Fellowships to pursue studies at PhD level or equivalent to meet the needs of teaching staff according to niche area.

FAQ

Study leave

Q: Where can I get the information about study leave? 

A: The following UMPortal link will provide you with information regarding study leave: PTj Info > >Human Resource Department >Training >Study Leave & SLAB/SLAI > Hadiah Latihan Cuti Belajar > Application Procedure.

Q: Are contract staff eligible to apply for study leave?

A:  Contract staff are not eligible to apply for study leave.

SLAB/SLAI

Q: Is the offer for SLAB/SLAI scholarship application open all year round?

A: Yes, the application is open all year round.

Q: What are the latest requirements for the application of SLAB/SLAI scholarship?

A: Information about the requirements can be found at https://career.um.edu.my/scholarships

 

Officer / Staff In-Charge
Mrs. Khairul Elmi Khalidah Adham
Senior Assistant Registrar
Email: khairulelmi@um.edu.my
Ext: 03-7967 7773
Mrs. Aida Wahida Nazrul Hussain
Assistant Administrative Officer
Email: aidanazrul@um.edu.my
Ext: 03-7967 3234
Mrs. Siti Balkis Hamat
Administrative Assistant
Email: amie@um.edu.my
Ext: 03-7967 3337

Last Update: 17/07/2024