Assistant / Associate Professor in Geography Education (HSSE) [NIE]
1 week ago
Overview
The at NIE/NTU 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 teaching careers, school leadership and educational specialisations. HSSE also has several collaborative projects focused on sustainability and disciplinary thinking that focus on innovations designed to lead practice and guide change in education.
HSSE department intends to appoint a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Geography Education, with preferred specializations in any of the following:
Geography Teacher Education
Geography Teacher Professional Development
Curriculum Development in Geography
Classroom and Field-based Pedagogies in Geography
Assessment and Evaluation in Geography
Requirements
Successful candidates must have:
A doctorate in Geography Education from an internationally acclaimed institution at the time of appointment
Specialization in any of the following areas: geography teacher education, teacher professional development, curriculum development, classroom and field-based pedagogies, assessment and evaluation in geography
A good track record in research, including publications with high-ranking journals and presses, or a promising trajectory in research and publication for early career scholars
A good track record of teaching, preferably at both undergraduate and graduate levels
Familiarity with the Singapore Geography curriculum and the Singapore education system would be highly advantageous
Excellent interpersonal, communication and technology skills and dedication to academic teaching excellence and collegiality
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to:
Teach Geography Education courses in HSSE’s initial teacher preparation and graduate programmes, including supervision of student teachers in their teaching practice in school and supervision of graduate research and coursework students
Plan, develop and lead in implementing strategies for professional development in Geography Education for in-service teachers in Singapore
Develop a sustainable and productive research programme in the area of Geography Education including applying for grants and publishing in reputable journals or other outlets in the field of Geography Education
Establish professional connections with local and international researchers and practitioners in Geography Education
Share expertise with NIE colleagues through various platforms
Assist in administrative work in the Department and in NIE
Application
Interested applicants are to provide, in your application, the following documents :
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae (including records of competitive grants and graduate supervision, if applicable)
Teaching statement
Teaching evaluation, if applicable
Research statement
Writing samples
Names and contact details of at least three (3) referees for appointments
Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
Other Information
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