Teaching Assistant - Urban Futures & City Systems

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore (NUS) seeks a Teaching Assistant for the NUS Cities platform to support undergraduate core and minor modules. The role involves assisting studio leaders, conducting tutorials, providing student support via email, and preparing course materials.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage students in multi-disciplinary urban science discussions. Prior teaching experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• A Good Masters’ degree in a relevant discipline.
• Excellent verbal, reading, and written skills and the ability to explain difficult concepts clearly.
• Work well independently and with a multi-disciplinary team of diverse interests.
• Strong interest in urban sciences/cities-related disciplines, as well as teaching and learning methods.
• Strong ability to engage and facilitate discussions with undergraduate students.
• Prior teaching/facilitation experience with good student feedback will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the conduct of online and in-person tutorials with the Studio Leaders/Practitioners for undergraduate core and minor modules.
• Provide support to students via email during office hours.
• Provide administrative support and assist in the day-to-day running of the module(s).
• Prepare undergraduate/minor educational resources and course materials.
• Evaluate module assessment components.
• Any other tasks assigned

Skills

Teaching

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

National University of Singapore (NUS) seeks a Teaching Assistant for the NUS Cities platform to support undergraduate core and minor modules. The role involves assisting studio leaders, conducting tutorials, providing student support via email, and preparing course materials.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage students in multi-disciplinary urban science discussions. Prior teaching experience is advantageous.