Singapore Management University

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The School of Economics (SOE) at Singapore Management University invites applications for the full-time non-tenurable position of Assistant Professor of Economics (Education). Candidates with exceptional qualifications and experience may be considered for appointment as Associate Professor of Economics (Education).

An Assistant Professor of Economics (Education) is expected, in particular, to:

(i) Deliver a total of six (6) sections of undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses assigned by the Dean in consultation with the individual faculty member; In the first instance, we are seeking individuals to teach Economics and Society (https://www.smu.edu.sg/programmes/core-curriculum/course-structure/economics-society) to suit our immediate teaching needs; Interested faculty may also have an opportunity to teach a section of another course according to their teaching interests and in consultation with the Dean.

(ii) Develop teaching and learning materials for the course curricula, including online material, videos, test banks, grading rubrics, adaptive learning tools, handouts, cases, and textbook, where appropriate;

(iii) Conduct pedagogical research;

(iv) Provide guidance to students regarding the relevant course material, as well as general programme planning, course selection and related academic matters; and

(v) Provide service to the School and University, including participation in events, outreach activities and engagement with stakeholders.

Applicants should have a PhD degree in Economics, experience in active and blended learning pedagogy, and a track record of excellent teaching. Experience in teaching entry level economics courses and an interest in multidisciplinary work (teaching and/or research) encompassing societal elements is desirable.