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 Humanities and Social Studies Education (HSSE) Department at NIE/NTU combines the expertise of scholars and experienced education specialists in history, geography and social studies to deliver impactful research and teacher education programmes. We offer an extensive range of courses focused on both classroom pedagogy and disciplinary content relevant to history, geography, and social studies educators, curriculum specialists, undergraduate teaching scholars and higher degree students. HSSE scholarship in educational practice ─ as well as in the disciplines of history, geography, and social studies ─ is relevant to a range of 21st Century issues fundamental to the preparation of professionals interested in teaching careers, school leadership and educational specialisations. HSSE also has several collaborative projects focused on sustainability and disciplinary thinking that focus on innovations designed to lead practice and guide change in education.
HSSE invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Geography Education, with preferred specializations in any of the following:
· Geography Teacher Education
· Geography Teacher Professional Development
· Curriculum Development in Geography
· Classroom and Field-based Pedagogies in Geography
· Assessment and Evaluation in Geography
This position will provide the suitable applicant with opportunity to conduct research in his / her area of specialization and teach geography education. In addition, there will be unique opportunities to collaborate with academic geographers and explore geographic education research through the Sustainability Learning Lab and the IoT@NIE Learning Lab.
Requirements
Successful candidates must have:
- A doctorate in Geography Education from an internationally acclaimed institution at the time of appointment
- Specialization in any of the following areas: geography teacher education, teacher professional development, curriculum development, classroom and field-based pedagogies, assessment and evaluation in geography
- A good track record in research, including publications with high-ranking journals and presses, or a promising trajectory in research and publication for early career scholars
- A good track record of teaching, preferably at both undergraduate and graduate levels
- Familiarity with the Singapore Geography curriculum and the Singapore education system would be highly advantageous
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and technology skills and dedication to academic teaching excellence and collegiality
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Teach Geography Education courses in HSSE’s initial teacher preparation and graduate programmes, including supervision of student teachers in their teaching practice in school and supervision of graduate research and coursework students
- Plan, develop and lead in implementing strategies for professional development in Geography Education for in-service teachers in Singapore
- Develop a sustainable and productive research programme in the area of Geography Education including applying for grants and publishing in reputable journals or other outlets in the field of Geography Education
- Establish professional connections with local and international researchers and practitioners in Geography Education
- Share expertise with NIE colleagues through various platforms
- Assist in administrative work in the Department and in NIE
Application
Interested applicants are to provide, in your application, the following documents through : https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Assistant---Associate-Professor-in-Geography-Education--HSSE---NIE-_R00017552
· Cover letter
· Curriculum vitae (including records of competitive grants and graduate supervision, if applicable)
· Teaching statement
· Teaching evaluation, if applicable
· Research statement
· Writing samples
· Names and contact details of at least three (3) referees for appointments
Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
Other Information
More information on HSSE can be found at https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us/academic-groups/humanities-and-social-studies-education
For enquiries, interested applicants may write to Associate Professor Ivy Maria Lim, Head of HSSE at [email protected].
Note to applicants
Only successful candidates will be notified (via email).
