Assistant Professor in Physical Geography (Humanities & Social Studies Education Academic Group)
- Employer
- National Institute of Education
- Location
- Singapore
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Oct 13, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Teacher Education, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Geography
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Assistant Professor in Physical Geography
(Humanities & Social Studies Education
Academic Group)
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) Academic Group
at the National Institute of Education in Singapore 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 academic careers, school
leadership and educational specialisations. HSSE also has several
collaborative projects focused on sustainability, digital
humanities, and disciplinary thinking that focus on innovations
designed to lead practice and guide change in education.
HSSE Academic Group intends to appoint a tenure-track Assistant
Professor in Physical Geography. This position provides opportunity
to conduct research in the applicant’s area of specialization and
teach geography content at the world’s #13-ranked university (QS
World University Rankings). In addition, there are unique
opportunities to link content and geographic education research
through the Sustainability Learning Lab and the IoT@NIE Learning
Lab.
Requirements
Successful candidates must
have:
• A PhD in Geography, in any physical geography specialization,
from an internationally acclaimed institution at the time of
appointment.
• A good track record in research, including publication or a promising trajectory in research and publication for early career scholars.
• Experience with, and an ability to teach, geographic techniques like GIS, remote sensing, and statistics.
• Demonstrated experience leading undergraduate field research.
•
A good track record in teaching both undergraduate and graduate
levels.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and technology skills and
dedication to academic teaching excellence and collegiality.
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will
be expected to:
• Build up a strong research and publication record.
• Teach undergraduate-level courses, including supervising Geography fieldwork and research projects.
• Teach post-graduate level courses and supervise Masters and PhD dissertation work.
• Gain familiarity with the Singapore geography curriculum and the Singapore education system in order to teach in-service teacher professional development courses in Physical Geography, and mentor undergraduate pre-service teachers in their school teaching practice.
•
Undertake any administrative duties or committee work required as
exigencies of service.
Application
Please submit your application
together with the following documents to us through
https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Assistant-Professor-in-Physical-Geography--NIE-_R00003842
:
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A research statement
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A teaching statement
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A detailed curriculum vitae including a publication list, three writing samples and names of three referees and your desired starting date of employment
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List of your best publications
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Any other documents beyond those listed here or requested on the application form that demonstrate your qualifications and credentials
Closing Date
This position will remain open
until filled.
Other Information
More information on HSSE
can be found at
http://www.nie.edu.sg/our-people/academic-groups/humanities-and-social-studies-education.
For enquiries, interested applicants may write to A/P Ivy Maria Lim
at ivy.lim@nie.edu.sg.
Note to
applicants
We regret that only
successful candidates will be notified (via
email).
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