Associate Lecturer - Introduction to Economics (HE1)

Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) invites applications for lecturer positions in economics. The successful candidate will teach fundamental and introductory economics courses to tertiary students, guiding analytical thinking and policy discussions.

Applicants should hold a PhD or a Master’s degree in a related discipline from a reputable university and have teaching experience at the tertiary level, with the ability to teach both day and night classes.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in related discipline from a reputable university.
• At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level is preferred
• 5 years of relevant work experience will be an added advantage
• Applicant must be able to teach both day and night classes
• All lecturers to set a minimum of 2 assignments and 1 prelim per academic year.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in related discipline

Job description

Job Description

This course is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of economic analysis and reasoning, and it is the course upon which subsequent, more specialised economics courses are based.

The aims of this course are:

• To introduce students to an understanding of the domain of economics as a social science,
• to introduce students to the main analytical tools and reasoning used in economic analysis.
• to introduce students to the main conclusions derived from economic analysis and to develop students' understanding of their organisational and policy implications.
• to enable students to participate in debates on economic matters.

Job Requirements

• A PHD or Master's Degree in related discipline from a reputable university.
• At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level is preferred
• 5 years of relevant work experience will be an added advantage
• Applicant must be able to teach both day and night classes
• All lecturers to set a minimum of 2 assignments and 1 prelim per academic year.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is one of the region's leading education and lifelong learning institutions, recognized for empowering individuals and enterprises to thrive across life stages through learning. Seeded by the Singapore Economic Development Board in 1964, SIM has, for close to 60 years, been leading in the development of work and industry skills for Singapore's growth. Through harnessing new knowledge, skills and technology, SIM provides skills-based learning experiences that enable students, professionals, and enterprises to Learn for Life and Thrive for Life. SIM achieves this through SIM Global Education (SIM GE) and SIM Academy. SIM GE focuses on higher education pathways and SIM Academy focuses on Professional Development (PD) and Enterprise Solutions (ES) for career transitions and advancements, and integrated learning solutions for enterprises. For more information on the Singapore Institute of Management, visit sim.edu.sg