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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailWe invite suitably qualified applicants for positions as Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Special Needs Education. This position provides the opportunity to teach undergraduate and 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 he or she is 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 and graduate levels
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Full membership in a national psychological association or society (e.g. Singapore Psychological Society American Psychological Association Australian Psychological Society Malaysian Psychological Association etc.) or be eligible for full membership
Willingness to understand and support the work of colleagues beyond ones niche area of expertise
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to:
teach existing and new courses at undergraduate and 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:
A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this position
A Curriculum Vitae that includes work experience qualifications teaching experience research accomplishments full publications list (in APA format) and service records
A statement of research interests (maximum 2 pages font Arial 11 double-space)
A 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
For enquiries interested applicants may write to Ms Joey Lim at
Note to applicants
Only successful candidates will be notified (via email).
Hiring Institution: NIERequired Experience:
Senior IC
Full-Time