Lecturer

SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovative university in Singapore is seeking a lecturer or senior lecturer for the Science, Mathematics and Technology Cluster. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses, advising student projects, conducting pedagogical research, and developing curricula. Candidates should hold a doctorate in a relevant field and have a passion for STEM education. Previous teaching experience and excellent communication skills are preferred. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the academic community and promote innovative learning.

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Bioinformatics or related engineering fields.
• A strong passion and high competence in teaching applied mathematics, physics, modeling/simulation and related courses at the undergraduate levels.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Prior teaching experience, including experience in technology-enabled learning, is preferred.
• Prior experience in pedagogy research is preferred.
• A demonstrated record of, or potential, for teaching to industry partners.
• A demonstrated record of, or potential, for scholarly research.

Responsibilities

• Teaching of undergraduate and continuing education courses.
• Advising undergraduate student projects.
• Conducting pedagogical research.
• Creating innovative curriculum.
• Student outreach.
• Service to SUTD and the community.

Job description

Overview

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is a young and innovative university with a unique educational structure and mission of creating a better world by design. SUTD was established in 2009 as the fourth public funded university in Singapore in collaboration with MIT and Zhejiang University.

With a small student-to-faculty ratio, an innovative active-based learning pedagogy, an interdisciplinary pillar organization, a stellar faculty, and a beautiful new campus, SUTD aims to nurture future technological leaders in engineering and architecture. SUTD is considered by international experts as an emerging leader in its engineering education.

We invite applications for a teaching track position at lecturer or senior lecturer level at the Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT) Cluster. Duties include teaching of undergraduate and continuous education courses, advising undergraduate student projects, conducting pedagogical research, creating innovative curriculum, student outreach, and service to SUTD and the community. We are particularly interested in individuals with a strong and genuine interest in promoting STEM education at levels.

Responsibilities

• Teaching of undergraduate and continuing education courses.
• Advising undergraduate student projects.
• Conducting pedagogical research.
• Creating innovative curriculum.
• Student outreach.
• Service to SUTD and the community.

Qualifications

1. An earned doctorate in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Bioinformatics or related engineering fields,
2. A strong passion and high competence in teaching applied mathematics, physics, modeling/simulation and related courses at the undergraduate levels,
3. Excellent communication skills,
4. Prior teaching experience, including experience in technology-enabled learning, is preferred,
5. Prior experience in pedagogy research is preferred,
6. A demonstrated record of, or potential, for teaching to industry partners, and
7. A demonstrated record of, or potential, for scholarly research.

Requirements

Please submit your full application package, it should include:

1. Statement of interest / Cover letter
2. Teaching statement and prior teaching experience
3. Past student feedback, if applicable
4. Research statement
5. Full resume with profile, and publication list
6. Sample of published works
7. Contact information of 3 referees