Teaching Assistant (NUS College of Humanities and Sciences)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for a teaching position within the CHS Integrated Asian Studies course. The appointment supports tutorials, resource preparation, and assessment duties for an up-and-coming college curriculum.

Start date anticipated January 2027, for two years with possible extension. The successful candidate will contribute to an interdisciplinary team, engage undergraduates, and help advance pedagogical practices across humanities and Asian

Qualifications

• Relevant higher degree in humanities or social sciences with Asia focus.
• Excellent verbal, reading and written communication; ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong interest in humanities disciplines and pedagogical improvement.
• Past university teaching and facilitation with good student feedback is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tutorials and support students via email and office hours.
• Provide administrative support for the module.
• Prepare educational resources and course materials.
• Evaluate course assessment components.
• Teach up to 250 contact hours per academic year.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reading skills

Facilitation of discussions

Team collaboration

Education

Honours or Master's in Humanities/Social Sciences with Asia focus

Job description

Job Description

The National University of Singapore (NUS) launched the College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) in August 2021, an enhanced undergraduate experience for students of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and the Faculty of Science (FoS). CHS includes a Common Curriculum of 13 courses that provide foundational skills in literacy, numeracy and critical thinking, as well as broad exposure to Humanities, Social Sciences and Asian Studies.

The successful candidate will be part of the teaching team offering the CHS Integrated Asian Studies course.

The anticipated earliest start date is January 2027. The appointment is for a period of 2 years with the possibility of extension.

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Qualifications

• A good honours degree or Master's degree in a relevant discipline (Humanities/Social Sciences with a focus on Asia)
• Candidates must have excellent verbal, reading, and written skills, and be able to explain difficult concepts clearly.
• Be able to work well independently, and as a member of an interdisciplinary team with diverse interests and opinions.
• Strong interest in continued engagement with a variety of humanities and non-humanities disciplines, as well as pedagogical improvement.
• Strong ability to facilitate discussions for undergraduate students.
• Past teaching and facilitation experience (especially at the university level) with good student feedback will put candidates in a strong standing.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct tutorials (discussion groups), support students via email, and in-person consultation during office hours.
• Provide administrative support and assist in the day to day running of the module.
• Prepare educational resources and course materials.
• Evaluate course assessment components.
• Teach up to 250 contact hours per academic year.