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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Special Needs Education

National Institute of Education - Psychology and Child & Human Development (PCHD) Department

Location: Singapore - Singapore
Salary: Not Specified
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 6th November 2024
Expires: 5th January 2025
Job Ref: R00018928

Overview 

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 PCHD at the NIE comprises of a team of educators, psychologists and counsellors passionate about the application of psychology to general education, as well as the specialized domains of psychology/counselling/early childhood and special needs education. 

We invite suitably qualified applicants for positions as Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Special Needs Education. This position provides the opportunity to teach undergraduate/postgraduate students in the specialisation areas of special needs education and to pursue research in areas of special needs education. 

Requirements 

Successful candidates must have: 

  • A doctorate degree in a relevant field, preferably with specialization in special needs education
  • Applicants will be in a position of added advantage if familiar with the Singapore education system
  • Evidence of outstanding teaching and their innovative uses of technology
  • Evidence of research in the areas of special needs education
  • A strong commitment to and aptitude for teaching at both undergraduate/graduate levels
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Full membership in a national psychological association/society (Singapore Psychological Society, American Psychological Association etc) or be eligible for full membership
  • Willingness to understand and support the work of colleagues beyond one’s niche area of expertise. 

Responsibilities 

Successful candidates will be expected to: 

  • Teach existing and new courses at undergraduate/higher degree levels, as well as preservice and in-service teacher education courses, more specifically in teacher training and professional development in special needs education
  • Engage in research that informs policy and practice
  • Develop a research agenda and programme, and to publish in reputable journals as is customary in his/her field
  • Establish professional connections with local and international researchers and practitioners involved in his/her specific areas of expertise
  • Share expertise with NIE colleagues through various platforms 
  • Undertake administrative and/or leadership roles and to contribute to other service-related activities at the departmental and Institutional levels
  • Engage in programme leadership and curriculum design and development. 

Application 

Please submit your application to us together with the following documents by clicking the 'Apply' button 

  • Cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this position
  • Curriculum Vitae that includes work experience, qualifications, teaching experience, research accomplishments, full publications list (in APA format), and service records
  • Statement of research interests (maximum 2 pages, font Arial 11, double-space)
  • Statement of teaching philosophy and experience (maximum 2 pages, font Arial 11, double-space) and evidence of teaching excellence (if available)
  • Up to 3 of your best publications
  • Contact details of three referees (3 academic referees OR 2 academic and 1 professional)
  • Any other documents beyond those stated on the application form that demonstrates your qualifications and credentials  

Closing Date 

This position will remain open until filled. 

Other Information 

More information on PCHD can be found at https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us/academic-groups/psychology-and-child-human-development

For enquiries, interested applicants may write to Ms Joey Lim at joey.lim@nie.edu.sg

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