Lecturer jobs in Singapore

*The level of the position offered will be determined by the interview panel.

The appointee will be an academic / faculty member and will join a young, dynamic and growing team of academics.

The appointee is expected to play an important role in supporting undergraduate student mentorship and fieldwork at the Singapore campus which includes research, research supervision, teaching, and industry engagement.

Applications are invited from candidates with relevant research and teaching experiences and good industry engagement, with a focus on International Trade and Economics.

Responsibilities:

• Contribution to James Cook University's mission.

• Teaching a variety of subjects in International Trade and Economics.

• Conducting high-quality and impactful research.

• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students engaged in course work.

• Supervision of postgraduate research projects.

• Engage industry for student learning and academic research.

• Mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate student.

• Research leadership of a research team (for senior academic position).

• Mentorship of junior academic staff (for senior academic position).

Key Selection Criteria:

• A PhD in a discipline related to International Trade and/or Economics.

• A substantial publication record relative to career stage.

• Demonstrate the potential for high-quality research activities, such as success in obtaining research funding and creating industry impact.

• Evidence of quality teaching and supervision of students at under- and postgraduate levels.

• Knowledge and ability to develop industry networks for research, teaching & learning and service engagements.

• The ability to teach across a range of subjects related to International Trade and Economics.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relations with colleagues in an academic environment and with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Evidence of academic leadership (for senior academic position).

Enquiries: Dr Pengji Wang, Acting Academic Head: pengji.wang@jcu.edu.au

Employment type: Fulltime tenure subject to Ministry-of-Manpower-Singapore jurisdiction and probationary period.

Remuneration and conditions: The positions command an appropriate remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience. All employment salary arrangements are offered in SGD. Candidates must consider the lower tax structure in Singapore and the organisational practice of Annual-Wage-Supplement equal to a month’s salary at the end of the calendar year(as eligible) subject to JCU board’s decision.

Lecturer: SGD 88 000 per annum - 136 000 per annum
Senior Lecturer: SGD 120 000 per annum – SGD 167 000 per annum
Associate Professor: SGD 131 000 per annum – SGD 213 000 per annum

Method of Application

Applications MUST provide all the following:

1. Up-to-date CV including research record

2. Full statement of qualifications systematically addressing the Selection Criteria

3. Teaching profile and recent teaching evaluations

Applications without any of the above will not be considered.

Closing date: 30 July 2025

We thank you for your interest and regret we are only able to notify shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right to invite applications or, alternatively, not to make an appointment.

The Singapore campus of James Cook University (registered as James Cook University Pte Ltd in Singapore) is a wholly owned company of James Cook University Australia. The University offers Bachelor & Master Programs in Business, Psychology, Information Technology, Environmental Science, and Education at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.