Overview
The National Institute of Education (NIE) is among the world’s top education institutes, recognised for its excellence in teacher education and educational research. NIE has played a key and pivotal role in shaping and developing Singapore’s teaching profession and landscape through evidence-informed, practice-focused and values-based programmes and initiatives.
An autonomous institute situated within the research-intensive Nanyang Technological University, NIE is consistently ranked within the top 15 in the world for research impact in the field of Education.
The Natural Sciences and Science Education (NSSE) at the National Institute of Education in Singapore is committed to discovery and innovation in science and science education. Comprising faculty from both science content and pedagogical disciplines, we adopt an inter-disciplinary approach to teaching and research. Research by biologists, chemists and physicists in NSSE is centred on many areas of current cutting-edge science, both basic and applied. Our science educationists focus mainly on maximising the potential of every child through research on students' learning approaches and problem-solving skills, and work with teachers to develop models of creative teaching and new approaches to learning. Faculty members can apply and receive research support through internal and external grants, as well as access to world-class research facilities.
The NSSE invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor up to Associate Professor (with tenure) position in Physics. The position is available from January 2025 onwards.
Requirements
· A basic degree in Physics or Science and Engineering related subjects and a PhD in Physics
· Be able to teach undergraduate and postgraduate Physics courses in English
· Good track record of publication in top-tier, peer-reviewed international journals and/or highly cited publications
· Post-doctoral research experience and prior teaching experience at undergraduate/graduate level are desirable for Assistant Professor position and are must for Associate Professor position.
Additional points for consideration:
· Teaching qualifications, teaching experience in schools, familiarity with the Singapore education system and curriculum
· Post-doctoral research experience for Assistant Professor
· Leadership and administrative experience for Associate Professor
· Prior experience in conducting professional development courses for teachers
· Teaching and conducting research in multilingual and multicultural environments
· Ability to contribute to teaching of advanced physics courses such as molecular physics, spectroscopy, medical physics, clean energy and nuclear physics, optics, and photonics.
Responsibilities
- conceptualizing, teaching, and grading undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Physics
- They will also be supervising students in physics projects (BSc, MSc and PhD), practicum attachments and course assignments
- They will also be expected to publish in top-tier, peer-reviewed international education journals and offer in service courses, consultancy and professional services to schools, the Ministry of Education, and other public education-related organizations upon request.
Successful candidates will be assigned a teaching and research mentor. The current areas of physics research are molecular physics, plasma physics, quantum physics, lasers and optics, nuclear physics, spintronics, materials science and physics education. However, candidates are encouraged to develop new research programs and courses in areas of their interest.
The NSSE is an innovative global leader in research and education in science and technology, and the successful candidate will be expected to embody the core values of academic staff: passion, integrity, and commitment.
Application
Please submit your detailed curriculum vitae, which should include areas of research interest, list of publications and names and addresses, email addresses of at least three referees to us through :
Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
Other Information
More information on NSSE can be found at https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us/academic-groups/natural-sciences-and-science-education
For enquiries, interested applicants may write to Ms Rebecca Ho, at [email protected].
Note to applicants
Only successful candidates will be notified (via email).
