Job Description

The Singapore campus of James Cook University is fully owned by James Cook University Australia, which is ranked in the top 2%\xe2\x80\xa0 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.

The School is seeking to appoint a Full-Time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in the area of guidance and counselling to make significant contributions to teaching and all activities of the organisational unit and play a significant role within the discipline. The appointee will teach into the Master of Guidance and Counselling program and play an active role in the maintenance of academic standards.

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Responsibilities:

• 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.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential Criteria:

• PhD in Psychology (or final stage completion of the degree for Lecturer level appointment)
• A strong publication record relative to the 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 preferably postgraduate level
• Experience in 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

*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:

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.

Lecturer: SGD $83,000 per annum - SGD $128,000 per annual
Senior Lecturer: SGD $113,000 per annum - SGD $157,000 per annum
*The level of the position offered will be determined by the interview panel.

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

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Closing Date: 12 December 2023

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: 15 Nov 2023 Singapore Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Dec 2023 Singapore Standard Time

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