Overview
The Natural Sciences and Science Education Academic Group (NSSE AG) at the National Institute of Education in Singapore is committed to excellence and innovation in sciences and science education. Comprising faculty from both science content and pedagogical disciplines, we adopt an inter-disciplinary approach to teaching and research. Our science education researchers focus mainly on maximizing the potential of every child through research on students' learning approaches and problem-solving skills, and work with teachers to develop models of effective teaching and new approaches to learning. Faculty members receive research support through internal and external grants, as well as access to world-class research facilities.
The NSSE AG invites applications for Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Chemistry Education.
Requirements
Successful candidates must have:
A basic degree in chemistry or chemistry-related discipline and a PhD in education (specializing in science/chemistry education) [Candidates without a PhD in science/chemistry education need not apply unless the candidate has an outstanding record of publication in top-tier, peer-reviewed international science education and/or chemistry education]
Published papers in top-tier, peer-reviewed international science education and/or chemistry education journals, and be able to teach in English
Teaching qualifications, and it is desirable to have taught at secondary or primary (grades 1 to 12) level for at least 5 years, or have formal teaching experiences at the university and have leadership experience in school
Post-doctoral research experience, prior experience in conducting professional development courses for educators, and conducting research in multilingual and multicultural environments are desirable
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to:
Conceptualize, teach and grade pre-service and in-service courses in Curriculum Studies (e.g., pedagogy/methods, assessment, curriculum) of Chemistry Education and Science Education, and graduate level courses in Science Education
Supervise student teachers in practicum attachments and course assignments, and supervise graduate (Masters and/or Doctoral) students. Involvement in course coordination will be required. Additionally, academic staff members serve on committees in the academic group/NIE/NTU and offer consultancy and professional services to schools, the Ministry of Education and other public education-related organizations on a request basis
Develop research programmes in areas of their interest and to publish in top-tier, peer-reviewed international education journals
Compete for grants to support their research work
Application
Please submit your detailed curriculum vitae, which should include areas of research interest, expertise in chemistry/science education, list of publications, teaching/supervision experience, research grant writing/winning experience, and names and addresses, email addresses or fax numbers of at least three referees to us.
Closing Date
All applications will remain open until the positions are filled.
Other Information
For enquiries, interested applicants may write to Prof Rajdeep Singh Rawat, Head of NSSE at rajdeep.rawat@nie.edu.sg copied to Ms Rebecca Ho, at yenyen.ho@nie.edu.sg
Note to applicants
We regret that only successful candidates will be notified (via email).
Hiring Institution: NIE
