Job Description

Job no:

493154

Work type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Singapore

Categories:

The Singapore campus of James Cook University is fully owned by James Cook University Australia, which is ranked in the top 2%+ of universities in the world. James Cook University Australia established its Singapore campus in 2003 as part of its expressed intent of internationalising its activities and offers a suite of university-level programs at the Singapore campus covering the areas of Business, Information Technology, Psychology, Education, Accounting, Arts, Aquaculture, Environmental Science, Games Design, Tourism, Hospitality, and Healthcare.



James Cook University Singapore's School of Social and Health Sciences offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the areas of psychology, arts, education, and guidance and counselling. The University also offers Higher Degree by Research programs such as Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy.



JCUS offers APAC (Australian Psychological Accreditation Council) accredited Bachelor of Psychological Science, Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), and Graduate Diploma of Psychology degrees. Please visit http://www.jcu.edu.sg or http://www.jcu.edu.au for more information.



+ The Academic Ranking of World Universities, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2017



Please visit http://www.jcu.edu.sg or http://www.jcu.edu.au for more information.

LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

PSYCHOLOGY

Duties:

Management and coordination of coursework teaching teams and significant contribution to coursework delivery Supervision of fourth-year and postgraduate research projects Research both independently and through collaborations Significant professional contribution to the psychology discipline Participate in service to the University where appropriate and as requested by the Campus Dean.

Essential Criteria:

PhD in Psychology (or final stage completion of the degree for Lecturer level appointment) A strong publication record relative to career stage Evidence of quality teaching and supervision of students at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level The ability to teach across a range of psychology subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level Experience of curriculum development, management, and quality assurance Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relations with colleagues in an academic environment and with people from diverse backgrounds Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desirable Criteria:

A track record of success in obtaining external research funding; While applications from candidates in all areas and sub-disciplines of psychology will be considered, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates with backgrounds in either industrial/organisational psychology or social psychology.

The level of the position offered will be determined by the interview panel.*

Enquiries:

Dr Ai Ni Teoh, Academic Head (School of Social and Health Sciences)

; Tel:

+65 6709 3740,

Email:

aini.teoh@jcu.edu.au

Employment type:

Fulltime position subject to Ministry of Manpower Singapore jurisdiction and a probationary period

Remuneration and conditions:

The positions command an appropriate remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience. All employment salary arrangements are offered in SGD. Candidates must consider the lower tax structure in Singapore and the organisational practice of Annual-Wage-Supplement equal to a month's salary at the end of the calendar year (as eligible) subject to JCU board's decision.

Method of Application

Applications should provide all of the following:


up-to-date CV including research record full statement of qualifications statement systematically addressing the Selection Criteria teaching profile recent teaching evaluations

Please send your application via https://careers.jcu.edu.sg/cw/en/listing

Closing Date: 12 November 2025

We thank you for your interest and regret we are only able to notify shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right to invite applications or, alternatively, not to make an appointment.



The Singapore campus of James Cook University (registered as James Cook University Pte Ltd in Singapore) is a wholly owned company of James Cook University Australia. The University offers Bachelor & Master Programs in Business, Psychology, Information Technology, Environmental Science, and Education at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.

Advertised:

30 Sep 2025 Singapore Standard Time

Applications close:

12 Nov 2025 Singapore Standard Time