Overview The Natural Sciences and Science Education Academic Group (NSSE AG) at the National Institute of Education in Singapore is committed to discovery and innovation in sciences and science education. Comprising faculty from both science content and pedagogical disciplines, we adopt an inter-disciplinary approach to teaching and research. Our science education researchers focus mainly on maximizing the potential of every child through research on students' learning approaches and problem-solving skills, and work with teachers to develop models of creative teaching and new approaches to learning. Faculty members receive research support through internal and external grants, as well as access to world-class research facilities. The NSSE AG invites applications for Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Primary and Early Years Science Education. Requirements Successful candidates must have: A basic degree in Sciences and a PhD in education (specializing in science education) Published papers in top-tier, peer-reviewed international education journals, and be able to teach in English Teaching qualifications, and it is desirable to have taught at secondary or primary level for at least 5 years and have leadership experience in school Post-doctoral research experience, prior experience in conducting professional development courses for teachers, and conducting research in multilingual and multicultural environments are desirable. Responsibilities Successful candidates will be expected to: Conceptualize, teach and grade pre-service and in-service courses in Curriculum Studies (e.g., pedagogy/methods, assessment, curriculum) in Primary, and graduate level courses in Science Education Supervise student teachers in practicum attachments and course assignments, and supervise MEd/PhD students. Involvement in course coordination will be required. Additionally, academic staff members serve on committees in the academic 01group/NIE/NTU and offer consultancy and professional services to schools, the Ministry of Education and other public education-related organizations on a request basis Develop research programmes in areas of their interest and to publish in top-tier, peer-reviewed international education journals Compete for grants to support their research work. Application Please submit your detailed curriculum vitae, which should include areas of research interest, expertise in science education and more specifically in primary and early years science education, list of publications, teaching/supervision experience, research grant writing/winning experience, and names and addresses, email addresses or fax numbers of at least three referees to us. Closing Date Closing date for application is 30 September 2023 or until the position is filled. Other Information For enquiries, interested applicants may write to Prof Rajdeep Singh Rawat, Head of NSSE at rajdeep.*****@******.edu.sg copied to Ms Rebecca Ho, at yenyen.*****@******.edu.sg Note to applicants We regret that only successful candidates will be notified (via email). Hiring Institution: NIE A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive