Assistant Professor in Physics Education

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NIE, an autonomous institute within Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in physics education within the NSSE Department. The role focuses on teaching pre-service and in-service courses, supervising students, and leading research in science education.

Qualifications include a PhD in education (science/physics education) and a basic Physics degree; English teaching capability is essential, with desirable

Qualifications

• PhD in education specialising in science/physics education.
• Basic degree in Physics.
• Teaching qualifications desirable and ability to teach in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, teach and grade pre-service and in-service courses in Physics Education and graduate courses in Science Education.
• Supervise undergraduate and pre-service students in teaching practicum attachments and projects.
• Supervise Master's and Doctoral students and perform examination duties for graduate theses and dissertations.
• Serve on committees in the Department and NTU and offer consultancy to schools and MOE as requested.
• Develop research programmes aligned to areas of specialisation and publish in top-tier international journals.
• Lead in key research areas, mentor junior faculty, supervise graduate students, and participate in programme leadership.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership experience

Post-doctoral research experience

Education

PhD in education (science/physics education)

Basic degree in Physics

Job description

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 Natural Sciences and Science Education(NSSE) Department at the NIE in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in physics education to join its NSSE Department. The Natural Sciences and Science Education (NSSE) at the National Institute of Education in Singapore is committed to discovery and innovation in sciences and science education. Comprising faculty from both science content and pedagogical disciplines, we adopt an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research. Our science education researchers focus mainly on maximising the potential of every child through research on students' learning approaches and problem-solving skills, and work with teachers to develop models of creative teaching and new approaches to learning. Faculty members receive research support through internal and external grants, as well as access to world-class research facilities.

Requirements

• A basic degree in Physics and a doctoral degree (PhD) in education (specialising in science/physics education)
• Published in top-tier, peer-reviewed international education journals, and be able to teach in English
• Teaching qualifications, and it is desirable to have taught at secondary or primary level for at least 5 years and have leadership experience in school
• Post-doctoral research experience, prior experience in conducting professional development courses for teachers, and conducting research in multilingual and multicultural environments are desirable
• Received competitive research grants to support their scholarly work
• In addition, Associate Professors should have : (a) sustained, independent, and international academic reputation; (b) published in high-impact venues; (c) secured major research grants; and (d) received teaching awards.

Responsibilities

• Design, teach and grade a range of pre-service and in-service courses in Physics Education, and graduate-level courses in Science Education
• Supervise undergraduate and pre-service students in teaching practicum attachments and projects
• Supervise Master's and Doctoral students and perform examination duties for graduate students' theses/dissertation, seminar, and oral examinations
• Serve on committees in the Department, NIE and NTU and offer consultancy and professional services to schools, the Ministry of Education and other public education-related organisations on a request basis
• Develop research programmes aligned to their areas of specialisation and publishin top-tier, peer-reviewed international education journals
• In addition, Associate Professors will be expected to lead in key areas of research within the department, mentor junior faculty members, supervise graduate students and serve in programme leadership.