Teaching Assistant (Sciences)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore's College of Humanities and Sciences invites applications for a Full-Time Teaching Assistant (FTTA) for the undergraduate module HSI1000 How Science Works. The FTTA will support a team of professors and other FTTAs, assist with module communications, admin, and data management, and help deliver workshops, labs, and field trips.

Successful candidates should hold a Bachelor (Honours) in Science or related field, be digitally competent, and demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor (Honours) in Science or related field.
• Lab-based practicals or field work experience desirable; science education/communication experience preferred.
• Understanding of CHS curriculum and goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills; student-focused service orientation.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with deadlines.
• Clear and engaging information delivery; team collaboration.
• Familiarity with administrative processes and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Drive.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications and administrative needs for modules (shared emails, quiz-setting, risk assessment, Canvas).</li>
• Participate in pedagogic training and scheduling of workshops, labs, and field trips.
• Oversee and assist with continual assessments (CAs) marking.
• Suggest improvements to module management and pedagogy with coordinators' support.
• Conduct workshops, lab sessions, and facilitate field trips.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Passion for teaching

Adaptability

Data management

Digital competence

Education

Bachelor (Honours) Degree in Science or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Job description

The College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) is inviting applications for the post of Full-Time Teaching Assistant (FTTA) for the undergraduate module, HSI1000 How Science Works, Why Science Works. This is the Scientific Inquiry 1 requirement in the common curricular of the college.

The FTTA will work with a team of professors and other FTTAs to achieve teaching and learning goals of the module. The FTTA must be familiar with administration and data management, be digitally competent, be consultative with peers and quick to adapt to dynamic situations. They must be quick to understand undergraduate student issues, be a communicative team player and possess a passion for teaching. The role will introduce scientific inquiry from a variety of perspectives and the applicant must be comfortable approaching this topic using a multi-disciplinary framework to theoretical and applied experiences for undergraduates. Successful candidates should plan to start work by July 2026.

Applicants must read the Selection Criteria carefully and address each of the points stated. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage communication and administrative needs of modules including shared emails, quiz-setting, risk assessment, and moderating the module Canvas page.
• Fulfil relevant formal and informal pedagogic training
• Oversee scheduling of workshops, laboratory practical sessions, and field trips
• Contribute to, manage and mark continual assessments (CAs)
• Initiate improvements to management and pedagogy with advice and support from module coordinators
• Conduct workshops and lab practical sessions, and facilitate field trips.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor (Honours) Degree in Science or in a relevant field.
• Experience in conducting lab-based practicals or field work is desirable and/or experience in science education and communication.
• Demonstrated understanding of College of Humanities and Sciences curriculum and goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills to provide high quality student-focused services, and a strong interest in student welfare.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently, prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
• An ability to convey information in a clear, concise and interesting manner (support is provided).
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team and manage groups at the undergraduate level.
• Familiarity with and the ability to operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment is preferred.
• Familiarity with administrative processes, with a high attention to accuracy and detail.
• Highly competent with the Microsoft Office or Google Drive.