JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019

Singapore Management University

This listing is inactive.
School of Economics
Senior Lecturer of Economics

JOE ID Number: 2019-01_111462292
Date Posted: 02/01/2019
Date Inactive: 07/31/2019
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Senior Lecturer of Economics
Section: International:Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: SINGAPORE
JEL Classification: A -- General Economics and Teaching
Keywords:
Economics & Society
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The School of Economics (SOE) at Singapore Management University invites applications for the full-time non-tenurable position of Senior Lecturer of Economics.

A Senior Lecturer of Economics is expected, in particular, to:
(i) Deliver a total of eight (8) 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) Provide guidance to students regarding the relevant course material, as well as general programme planning, course selection and related academic matters; and
(iv) Provide service to the School, including participation in events, outreach activities and engagement with stakeholders.

Although the position is open until filled, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by 20 February 2019. Expected start date is 1 July, 2019 or otherwise as mutually agreed. Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality and only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Applicants should have experience in active and blended learning pedagogy, and a track record of excellent teaching. A PhD in Economics is preferred but candidates with a Master’s degree and extensive teaching experience may be considered. Experience in teaching entry level economics courses and an interest in multidisciplinary work (teaching and/or research) encompassing societal elements is desirable.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application deadline: 02/20/2019
Application Instructions:
Applicants should email, in PDF format, (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, (3) teaching evaluations, and (4) samples of lecture notes, exam papers, and research papers (if any), to economicscv@smu.edu.sg (Attention: Ms Renee Chan).