Associate Professor

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultancy leave

Competitive remuneration

Research funding

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) invites applications for academic positions across Diagnostics Radiography, Physiotherapy and Nursing within the Health and Social Sciences (HSS) Cluster. Successful candidates will join a team delivering applied learning and translational research in collaboration with industry partners.

We welcome candidates ranging from Lecturer to Full Professor, with a PhD or equivalent and strong clinical or teaching track records.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent with specialization in Diagnostic Radiography, Physiotherapy or Nursing.
• Extensive professional experience with demonstrated strong technical expertise in the above areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Diagnostic Radiography, Physiotherapy and Nursing.
• Supervise graduate clinical masters and doctoral students.
• Provide consultancy engagement with industry where applicable.

Skills

Teaching / supervision

Academic collaboration

Education

PhD or equivalent

Extensive clinical experience

Job description

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore's first University of Applied Learning, offering industry-relevant degree programmes that prepare its graduates to be work- and future-ready professionals. Its mission is to maximise the potential of its learners and to innovate with industry, through an integrated applied learning and research approach,so as tocontribute to the economy and society.

The university's unique pedagogy integrates work and study, embracing authentic learning in a real-world environment through collaborations with key strategic partners. Its focus on applied research with business impact is aimed at helping industry innovate and grow.

SIT espouses an applied learning approach and offers degrees with a strong focus on science and technology. Our faculty work closely with industry on translational research and innovation, as well as provide consultancy on solutions to industry challenges. This well-established nexus with industry endows our graduates with deep skills and work-ready training experience - attuning them to the needs and demands of the future economy.

SIT is also establishing strategic live test beds known as 'Living Labs' both within and beyond in its Punggol campus to support greater experiential learning and strengthen its applied research offerings. The university's pool of Health and Social Sciences experts works with multi-disciplinary teams to drive strategic translational research that aims to transform community health.

As a young university, we encourage innovation and seek the right candidates to join us in realising our vision. We offer competitive remuneration, generous employment benefits, access to funding to undertake research of relevance to industry, and opportunities to inspire and nurture the next generation of skilled and work-ready graduates. We currently have positions available at all levels, from Lecturer to Full Professor, in the following areas:

• Diagnostic Radiography

• Physiotherapy

• Nursing

Successful candidates will join the Health and Social Sciences (HSS) Cluster(one offiveacademicclusters in SIT) as members of a team of accomplished experts who are passionate about higher education and deeply involved in industry transformation through applied research programmes.

Faculty in the HSS Cluster undertake funded clinical-relevant research, teach courses in Diagnostic Radiography, Physiotherapy and Nursing as well as supervise graduate clinical masters and doctorate students in relevant topics. They are also provided with paid leave to undertake consultancy work with industry and/or spend time attached with industry.

We will prioritise collegial and team-spirited candidates with either (a) an earned PhD or equivalent from a reputable university with specialisation in any of the above-mentioned areas and relevant clinical experience, or (b) extensive professional experience with demonstrated strong technical expertise in the above-mentioned areas.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.