Lecturer Senior Lecturer Associate Professor (Psychology)

JCU Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international university in Singapore is seeking a full-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Psychology. The role involves managing coursework teaching teams, supervising student research, and engaging in independent research projects. Candidates should have a PhD in Psychology, a strong publication record, and evidence of quality teaching. The position offers a competitive remuneration package in SGD and benefits associated with Singapore's tax structure.

Qualifications

• Strong publication record relative to career stage.
• Ability to teach across a range of psychology subjects.
• Experience in curriculum development and management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate coursework teaching teams.
• Conduct independent research and collaborate on projects.
• Supervise fourth-year and postgraduate research projects.

Skills

Quality teaching

Supervision of students

Communication skills

Research collaboration

Education

PhD in Psychology

Job description

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor, Psychology

The Singapore campus of James Cook University is fully owned by James Cook University Australia, which is ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world. Established in 2003, the campus offers a suite of university‑level programs in Business, Information Technology, Psychology, Education, and more.

James Cook University Singapore’s School of Social and Health Sciences offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in psychology, arts, education and guidance & counselling, plus higher‑degree research programmes such as PhD and MPhil.

Duties

• Manage and coordinate coursework teaching teams and contribute significantly to coursework delivery.
• Supervise fourth‑year and postgraduate research projects.
• Conduct independent research and collaborate on projects.
• Make a professional contribution to the psychology discipline.
• Participate in university service as requested by the Campus Dean.

Essential Criteria

• PhD in Psychology (or final‑stage completion for a Lecturer appointment).
• A strong publication record relative to career stage.
• Evidence of quality teaching and supervision of students at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• The ability to teach across a range of psychology subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Experience in curriculum development, management and quality assurance.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relations with colleagues and people from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desirable Criteria

• A track record of success in obtaining external research funding.
• Candidature from candidates with backgrounds in industrial/organisational psychology or social psychology is particularly encouraged.
• The level of position offered will be determined by the interview panel.

Enquiries

Dr Ai Ni Teoh – Academic Head, School of Social and Health Sciences
Tel: +65‑9318 2218
Email: [e-mail]

Employment Type

Full‑time position subject to Ministry of Manpower Singapore jurisdiction, including a probationary period.

Remuneration and Conditions

The position offers an appropriate remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience, all in SGD. Candidates should consider Singapore’s lower tax structure and the organisational practice of an Annual‑Wage‑Supplement equal to one month’s salary at the end of the calendar year (subject to JCU board decision).

Method of Application

Applicants should provide the following:

• Up‑to‑date CV, including research record.
• Full statement of qualifications.
• Statement systematically addressing the selection criteria.
• Teaching profile.
• Recent teaching evaluations.

Application deadline: 12 November 2025

We thank you for your interest. The University reserves the right to invite applications or alternatively not to make an appointment.