EXTERNAL ACADEMIC APPOINTEES
Academic appointments are a method of connecting the university with prominent figures whose contributions allow the university to provide more effective and comprehensive services via academic development of teaching and learning, network expansion, research and innovation development, and many more.
The process of academic appointments is administered by the University’s Academic Appointments Committee (JLA), with powers delegated by the University Senate. The committee is chaired by a member of the Senate and members comprise of professors and senior lecturers from various fields of expertise. Currently there are 24 types of academic appointments separated into five (5) main categories as follows:
Category 1: Teaching / Lecture / Speech
- Nobel Laureate
- Distinguished Visiting Professor
- Visiting Professor
- Distinguished Visiting Scientist / Scholar
- Visiting Scientist / Scholar
- Distinguished Invited Expert
- Invited Expert
Category 2: Evaluation
- External Examiner (Programme)
- External Examiner (Student Evaluation)
- Student Preceptor
- Allied Supervisor
Category 3: Research / Production
- Distinguished Fellow
- Fellow
- Allied Fellow
- Distinguished Creative Scholar
- Creative Scholar
Category 4: Advisory / Consultation Panel
- Royal Professor
- Adjunct Professor
- Academic Advisor
- Scientific Advisor
- Industry Panel
Category 5: Award
- Emeritus Professor
- Academic Chair
JLA Members
No. |
Name / Designation / Field Of Expertise |
Role |
1. |
Professor TPr. Dr. Jamalunlaili Abdullah Dean, Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying Field of Expertise: Town Planning |
Chair |
2. |
Professor Dr. Ahmad Sazali Hamzah Rector, UiTM Selangor Branch Field of Expertise: Chemistry |
Member |
3. |
Professor Sr. Dr. Md Yusof Hamid Rector, UiTM Perak Branch Field of Expertise: Architecture |
Member |
4. |
Professor Dr. Mohd Salehuddin Mohd Zahari Dean, Faculty of Hotel Management & Tourism Field of Expertise: Hospitality Management |
Member |
5. |
Professor Ts. Dr. Haryani Haron Dean, Faculty of Computer Science & Mathematics Field of Expertise: Information Management |
Member |
6. |
Professor Dr. Shahriman Zainal Abidin Dean, Faculty of Art & Design Field of Expertise: Industrial Design |
Member |
7. |
Professor Dr. Haslinda Yusoff Dean, Faculty of Accountancy Field of Expertise: Accounting |
Member |
8. |
Professor Dr. Noryati Ahmad Dean, Faculty of Business and Management Field of Expertise: Finance |
Member |
9. |
Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Suriyani Ariffin Director of Academic Development Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International) |
Member |
10. |
Professor Ts. Ir. Dr. Mohd Nasir Taib Director, Malaysian Transportation Institute (MITRANS) Field of Expertise: System Electronics |
Member |
11. |
Professor Dr. Parmjit Singh Aperapar Singh Professor, Faculty of Education Field of Expertise: Mathematics |
Member |
12. |
Ts. Dr. Ahmad Razi Ramli Head of Academic Capacity Development Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International) |
Member |
13. |
Professor Dr. Teh Lay Kek Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy Field of Expertise: Pharmacy |
Member |
14. |
Ahmad Ashraff Sany Mohd Hassany Assistant Registrar Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International) |
Secretary |
Contact Us For More Information:

Ahmad Ashraff Sany Mohd Hassany
Assistant Registrar
[Tel. No: 603-55443505]
ashrafsany@uitm.edu.my

Wan Raizan Wan Rasmi
Senior Clerk
[Tel. No: 603-55211890]
wanraizan1586@uitm.edu.my