Assistant Professor in Educational/ Developmental Psychology

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; In loco; SGD 140.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

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The National Institute of Education (NIE) within Nanyang Technological University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Educational/Developmental Psychology. The successful candidate will teach across undergraduate, graduate, and professional education programmes and engage in research related to the scholarship of teaching and learning.

The appointment focuses on innovative teaching, program development, and scholarly contribution; collaboration with local and

Competenze

• PhD in psychology or a relevant field with specialization in educational/developmental psychology.
• Evidence of at least 4 years of outstanding teaching track record and innovative uses of technology in teaching.
• Strong commitment to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Teach existing and new courses at undergraduate and graduate degree levels, and teacher education programs.
• Engage in research that informs policy and practice in education.
• Develop a research agenda and publish in reputable journals.
• Establish professional connections with local and international researchers and practitioners.
• Share expertise with NIE colleagues and contribute to service activities within the department.
• Engage in programme leadership and curriculum design and development.

Conoscenze

Teaching excellence

Educational psychology

Research leadership

Curriculum development

Formazione

PhD in psychology or related field

Strumenti

SPSS

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Overview

The National Institute of Education (NIE) is among the world's top education institutes, recognised for its excellence in teacher education and educational research. NIE has played a key and pivotal role in shaping and developing Singapore's teaching profession and landscape through evidence-informed, practice-focused and values-based programmes and initiatives. An autonomous institute situated within the research-intensive Nanyang Technological University, NIE is consistently ranked within the top 10 in the world for research impact in the field of Education. The Psychology and Child & Human Development (PCHD) Department is dedicated to developing evidence-based competencies in psychologists, counsellors, educators, and education specialists. Our faculty has expertise spanning educational and school psychology, counselling psychology, teacher education, early childhood education, special and inclusive education, learning sciences, motivation, cognitive science, and mental health. We invite applications for an Assistant Professor position in Educational/Developmental Psychology. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching across undergraduate, graduate, and professional education programmes, and engage in research related to the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A PhD in psychology or a relevant field, with specialization in educational/developmental psychology.
• Evidence of at least 4 years of an outstanding teaching track record and innovative uses of technology in teaching.
• A strong commitment to and aptitude for teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

It will be advantageous for applicants to have:

• Eligibility for registration or current registration with Singapore Register of Psychologists.
• A track record of dissertation/thesis supervision for graduate students.
• Willingness to support the work of colleagues beyond one's niche area of expertise.
• Prior knowledge of or the willingness and ability to assimilate to Singapore's educational landscape and school systems.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• To teach existing and new courses at undergraduate and graduate degree levels, as well as pre-service and in-service teacher education.
• To engage in research that informs policy and practice.
• To develop a research agenda and programme, and to publish in reputable journals as is customary in his/her field.
• To establish professional connections with local and international researchers and practitioners involved in his/her specific area of expertise.
• To share expertise with NIE colleagues through various platforms.
• To undertake administrative and/or leadership roles and to contribute to other service-related activities at the departmental and Institutional levels.
• To engage in programme leadership and curriculum design and development

Additional Information

More information on the PCHD Department is available at: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us/academic-departments/psychology-and-child-human-development.

Note to applicants

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.