Job Description

Overview

The National Institute of Education (NIE) is among the world\'s top education institutes, recognised for its excellence in teacher education and educational research. NIE has played a key and pivotal role in shaping and developing Singapore\'s teaching profession and landscape through evidence-informed, practice-focused and values-based programmes and initiatives.

An autonomous institute situated within the research-intensive NTU, NIE is consistently ranked within the top 15 in the world for research impact in the field of Education. The Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Academic Group at the National Institute of Education, prides itself on its diverse and wide-ranging expertise. Consisting of visual arts, music and drama units, VPA has been an integral part of Singapore\'s arts teachers\' education with its provision of pre-service teacher education, professional development and extensive educational research in arts and arts education. VPA is committed to educating our students to be independent, critical and creative thinkers, as well as competent practitioners in the fields of arts education. Students and faculty have access to well-equipped studios and professional gallery that support teaching and learning. We invite suitably qualified applicants in visual arts to apply for Assistant Professor in VPA. Requirements Successful candidates must have: An MFA, PhD or equivalent in visual arts and its related fields (e.g. arts education, arts practice, art history, museum studies, curatorial studies) A proven track record of creative research, exhibitions and/or publications. Some record of tertiary teaching in related modules, preferably at an institution of good standing, or teaching experience in primary or secondary levels The candidate will be responsible for teaching at the undergraduate, post-graduate and diploma levels as well as in-service courses for teachers. In addition, the candidate is expected to carry out supervision of graduate / undergraduate students, teaching practicum and assist in administrative/service work in the AG Responsibilities Successful candidates will be expected to , supervision of students, practicum, administrative and service work. Application Please submit your application together with the following documents to us through :
A cover letter indicating the ways you meet the criteria for the position A detailed curriculum vitae including a publication / exhibition list and grant records, names and email addresses of three academic referees A research statement A teaching statement List of your best publications / exhibitions Any other documents beyond those stated on the application form that demonstrates your qualifications and credentials Closing Date This position will remain open until filled. Other Information More information on VPA AG can be found at and the Centre for Arts Research in Education (CARE) can be found at . For enquiries, interested applicants may write to Dr Kehk Bee Lian at . Note to applicants We regret that only successful candidates will be notified (via email).

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