NTU SINGAPORE

Assistant/Associate Professor in Physics Education (NSSE) [NIE]

NTU Main Campus, Singapore Full time

Overview

The Natural Sciences and Science Education (NSSE) Department at the NIE in Singapore is currently seeking a highly motivated and qualified Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Physics Education to join its interdisciplinary team. The NSSE department is dedicated to fostering innovation, discovery, and excellence in science and science education at all levels, from pre-school to universities in Singapore and worldwide.

Requirements

Successful candidates must have:

  • A basic degree in Physics or physics related subject and a PhD in Physics/ Physics education

  • Be able to teach undergraduate and postgraduate lecture courses in English

  • Proven record of publication in top-tier, peer-reviewed international journals

  • Relevant teaching and research experience in a university for Associate Professor

Additional points for consideration:

  • Teaching qualifications, teaching experience in Singapore schools and leadership experience

  • Post-doctoral research experience for Assistant Professor

  • Prior experience in conducting professional development courses for teachers

  • Teaching and conducting research in multilingual and multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

  • conceptualize, teach and grade undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Physics education

  • supervising students in physics education projects (BSc, MSc and PhD), practicum attachments and course assignments

  • 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. However, candidates are encouraged to develop new research programs and courses in areas of their interest.

The NSSE department 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 application together with the following to us:

  • your detailed curriculum vitae, which should include areas of research interest

  • list of publications, grants and awards

  • names and contact information of at least three referees.

Closing Date

The closing date for application is until the position is filled.

Other Information

More information on NSSE can be found at https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us/academic-departments/natural-sciences-and-science-education  

For enquiries, interested applicants may write to Associate Professor Teo Tang Wee, Head of NSSE at tangwee.teo@nie.edu.sg copied to Ms Rebecca Ho at yenyen.ho@nie.edu.sg.

Note to applicants

Only successful candidates will be notified (via email).

Hiring Institution: NIE