Senior Lecturer / Lecturer, Tembusu College

Job Description

Tembusu College, National University of Singapore invites applications for College Fellow, to be appointed as Senior Lecturer or Lecturer on the Educator Track.

Applicants from all academic disciplines with interdisciplinary experience and expertise are welcome. Tembusu College offers an array of interdisciplinary Year 1 and Year 2 level seminar-style course as an alternative pathway to fulfil undergraduate students General Education graduation requirements. Fellows are expected to design, lead or co-lead seminar(s) in an interdisciplinary education environment.

In addition to formal teaching in the classroom, Fellows are actively engaged in out-of-classrooms teaching and learning activities. They also support the running of the College through service contributions and leading on key administrative tasks.

We are interested in candidates who are genuinely interested in and committed to supporting students in their holistic growth, individually as well as members of community living-learning context. This appointment will commence in AY2024/2025.

About Tembusu College

Established in 2011, Tembusu College is one of four residential colleges at NUS University Town. Besides formal curriculum, students engage in vibrant student life activities. These include a wide variety of interest groups from sports to arts and events with faculty members, visiting scholars, and distinguished individuals in informal dialogues.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• PhD degree in a relevant field applicants without a PhD degree may be considered on a case-by-case basis based on their Master's degree and working experience.
• Relevant teaching experience
• Administration and events management experience
• Willingness to engage and mentor students in a residential living and learning programme
• Qualifications and/or experience relevant to cultural industries and the arts (desirable)
• Desire to pursue a career as an educator who is reflective, and is interested to engage in scholarly inquiry in teaching and learning

Application Procedure

Applicants should apply on line via NUS Careers at http://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/ (Academic and Research positions). Applications must include the following documents:

1. Cover letter (in pdf form)
2. Curriculum Vitae (in pdf form)
3. Document not exceeding 1,500 words that includes (in pdf form)
   • teaching philosophy
   • teaching experience
   • administrative experience
   • research activities (if any)
   • community service or engagement
   • involvement in student development beyond the classroom
4. Three letters of reference from referees who can speak to your teaching and/or research, as well as your experience with student development and administration. The cover letter or CV should include names, designation, and contact details of the three referees.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Shortlisted candidates may be required to submit additional documents for review.

Application Period : 6 November 2024 - 6 December 2024

Department : Tembusu College

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 26900