Job Description

The (LSA) is an interdisciplinary academic group that focuses on understanding learning and assessment from multiple perspectives with the ultimate goal of enhancing and ensuring educative outcomes for all learners. Our mission is to enable educational practitioners to become designers of learning experiences and environments and active contributors in a reflective community of practice. The academic group is concerned with the relationship between theory and practice and adopts a variety of methodologies, including but not limited to experimental studies, reflection-in-action, action research, design experiments and ethnography for the advancement of its research and teaching. We grapple with the tensions and the nexus between learning, assessment and instructional design, by mediating the design process as both a science and an art. Currently, we offer courses for initial teacher education, as well as graduate programmes such as the Master of Arts (Instructional Design and Technologies), Master of Education (Learning Sciences and Technologies), Master of Arts in Professional Education (Training and Development), Master of Teaching, Master of Science ( Science of Learning), Doctor of Education (Technologies and Technology-Mediated Learning Environments) and Doctor of Philosophy (Education).

LSA AG invites applications with an earned doctorate and research portfolio in technology-enhanced learning, for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position. Applicants who are specialized in Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented Reality (AR), and Immersive Learning Environment (ILE) will have an advantage. This is an excellent opportunity for outstanding scholars to engage in a dynamic department to advance our education and research goals.

The candidate would play an active role in some or all of these programmes. Applicants who are prepared to support and work with colleagues on learning and assessment issues in common or new expertise areas are valued. Working across disciplinary interests is encouraged.

Requirements

Successful candidates must have:

For Assistant Professor:

A PhD or equivalent qualifications or will be acquiring the qualifications at the time of application in the area of technology-enhanced learning, or in/with Learning Sciences

Applicants who are specialized in Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented Reality (AR), and Immersive Learning Environment (ILE) are preferable. Applicants whose research expertise extends to the use of multimodal technologies, such as brain imaging and physiological sensors in immersive learning environments will have an advantage. Indicators of ability to secure and manage competitive grants

An emerging record of associated scientific research, presentations and publications in the area of technology-enhanced learning, or learning sciences

Evidence of excellence in teaching, and understanding of school practice

A developing international network of scholarly collaborators

Excellent communication (verbal and written English)

Willingness to understand and support the work of colleagues beyond one\xe2\x80\x99s niche expertise

For Associate Professor:

A doctorate in a field relevant to technology-enahcned learning, or in/with Learning Sciences

Applicants who are specialized in Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented Reality (AR), and Immersive Learning Environment (ILE) are preferable. Applicants whose research expertise extends to the use of multimodal technologies, such as brain imaging and physiological sensors in immersive learning environments will have an advantage

Excellent track record of work as an Assistant/Associate Professor in reputable universities

Excellent knowledge and skills in technology enhanced leaning, especially in Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented Reality (AR), and Immersive Learning Environment (ILE)

An excellent record in securing and managing competitive grants

A proven track record of publications in reputable peer-reviewed international journals in the areas of technology-enhanced learning, or learning sciences

Evidence of excellence in teaching, and understanding of school practice

Good international network of scholarly collaborators

Excellent communication (verbal and written English)

Willingness to understand and support the work of colleagues beyond one\xe2\x80\x99s niche expertise

Workplace experience in educational settings inclusive of schools is preferred

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected:

To succeed in competitive research grants, and publish research in reputable journals or other outlets as is customary in his/her field

To teach existing and new courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma (including in-service) levels

To work with a team of faculty to develop and teach courses, and pioneer changes in practices in schools

To supervise graduate students, carry out supervision of teaching practicum

To publish research in reputable journals or other outlets as is customary in his/her field

To establish professional connections with local and international researchers and practitioners in the specific expertise area

To share expertise with NIE colleagues through various platforms

To contribute to services at the departmental, institutional, university, national and international levels

Application:

Please submit your application together with the following documents to us:

A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this position

A research statement

A teaching statement

Course outline or teaching plan of courses you may be interested in teaching

A resume including a publication list, names of three referees and your desired starting date of employment

Your best publications

Any other documents beyond those listed here or requested on the application form that demonstrate your qualifications and credentials

Closing Date:

This position will remain open until filled.

Other Information:

More information on LSA can be found at

For enquiries, interested applicants may write to A/P Chen Wenli, Head/LSA at email: or

Note to applicants

We regret that only successful candidates will be notified (via email).

Hiring Institution: NIE

Nanyang Technological University