Full-time Teaching Assistant (Psychology)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Teaching Assistant position in Psychology. The role focuses on supporting courses that follow a lecture-tutorial format, including facilitating discussion groups and providing student consultations.

Applicants should have an honours degree in Psychology by appointment time; some teaching experience is an advantage. The appointment is for one academic year beginning January 2027, with duties spanning marking, assessment design, and

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Psychology required by the time of appointment.
• Some teaching experience is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate discussion groups and tutorials.
• Attend lectures as necessary.
• Mark assignments and exams.
• Design assessments as needed.
• Provide student consultations.
• Support class management and administration.
• Attend teaching enhancement classes or seminars.

Skills

Teaching support

Tutorial facilitation

Student consultations

Education

Honours with Distinction or Second Upper in Psychology

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job Requirements/Description

Teaching assistants are expected to conduct tutorials and provide the necessary support for courses that operate on the lecture-tutorial format.

Required Qualifications and Experience

At least an Honours with Distinction or Second Upper Honours (or equivalent) degree in Psychology by the time of appointment. Some teaching experience will be an advantage but not necessary.

Nature of Job

• facilitating discussion groups
• attending lectures as necessary
• marking assignments and exams
• designing assessments as necessary
• providing student consultations
• supporting class management and administration
• attending teaching enhancement classes/seminars

Preference will be given to those who are comfortable with teaching a few of these courses: Introduction to Psychology, Research and Statistical Methods I and II, Mental Health and Distress, Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Psychometrics and Psychological Testing, History & Systems of Psychology, Historical Controversies in Psychology, Data Science for Psychology: Methods and Applications, Networks in Psychology

Deadline for Applications: 15 October 2026

Position will begin in January 2027. Length of appointment: One academic year in the first instance.

For enquiries, please contact Ms Loo Bee Bee, ••••@nus.edu.sg