Lecturer/senior Lecturer, S R Nathan School of Human Development

**Who We Are**:
As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.

We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.

Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.

**About The Job**:
Singapore University of Social Sciences is one of Singapore's six autonomous universities and its mission is to provide lifelong education that equips learners to serve society. Home to more than 15,000 students, SUSS provides an applied education that targets both fresh school leavers and adult learners, with a focus on the social sciences. It adopts a flexible and practice-focused learning approach and offers more than 70 degree programmes in various disciplines. Applications are invited for an open-rank faculty position in the area of Early Childhood at the Singapore University of Social Sciences.

Since 2010, SUSS has been offering Singapore’s first and only locally awarded Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (with Minor) programme to part-time, working in-service teachers. Moreover, since 2017 with a government mandate, it started a full-time Direct Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Education with Minor programme to cater to a mix of fresh “A” Level holders and beginning teachers with a polytechnic diploma.

This 4-year programme is currently the only locally awarded full-time early childhood education undergraduate degree in Singapore, a significant milestone in the Singapore early childhood teacher education landscape. The programme is anchored in socio-cultural perspectives, an inclusive approach, a strong belief in child agency, and children’s meaning making and inquiry. More importantly, the programme aims to bridge the nexus between theory and practice for pre-service and beginning early childhood teachers. The programme offers field-based research and collaborative work with teachers in the field to develop child-centric learning experiences. The programme is delivered in a blended combination of online and face-to-face experiences, with an emphasis on teacher learning through regular placements in local kindergartens, child care centres and other relevant settings.

In addition, and in tandem with developments in the local early childhood sector, our university is growing a postgraduate Master of Early Childhood Education programme.

Required professional, teaching and/or research areas include:

- Supporting children’s meaning making through play-based, inquiry-based experiences
- Inclusive pedagogies
- Teacher leadership, classroom coaching, and inquiry for pedagogical improvement

**What You Will Be Doing**:
Essential responsibilities:

- Develop course materials and assessments to support a diverse range of pre-service and in-service early childhood teachers
- Teach interactive courses in both face-to-face and online environments
- Write research grant proposals (mixed-method studies that can inform programme evaluation, teacher education and preschool practices)
- Work with the team to shape a research agenda to support practitioners and inform practices in the EC workforce
- Mentor students both on campus and in their placements in the partner preschools/childcare centres
- Help build a network of partner preschools and organisations for forging collaborative partnerships both locally and overseas
- Engage in national initiatives to improve the quality of early care and education in Singapore
- Serve on internal and external committees
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Job Requirements**:

- Have a global outlook
- Are keen to develop an innovative university teacher education programme that addresses the theory-practice nexus and issues related to human agency, social equity and cultural diversity
- Have successful experience teaching in teacher education and/or professional development programmes
- Have successful working experience with children, birth through six years, in diverse early childhood settings
- Are fluent in English and able to model good communication skills
- Are able to engage in collaborative work

**What We Offer**:
At SUSS, we advocate the Spirit of Learning and pride ourselves as lifelong learners. You will gain access to various learning platforms and plenty of development opportunities to support your growth in a meaningful career

Besides that, you will also get:

- Competitive Pay Package
- Hybrid Work Arrangement (Subject to Job Role)
- Medical Benefits
- Flex Benefits
- Family Care Leaves
- Volunteer Service Leaves
- Wellness & Recreation Activities
- Lifelong Learning Opportunities
- Career Development Opportunities through Internal Job Postings and Transfers