Job Description

is an interdisciplinary academic group that focuses on understanding learning, educational technology 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, and to mediate 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) and Design, Doctor of Education (Technologies and Technology-Mediated Learning Environments) and Doctor of Philosophy (Education).

LSA invites applications with an earned doctorate and a robust research portfolio in learner-oriented assessment to apply for the post of Full Professor position, someone who can contribute to the continuous development of Educational Assessment expertise and strengthen the newly formed NIE Centre for Assessment and Evaluation.

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 and discursive interests is encouraged.

Requirements

Successful candidates must have:

A doctorate in a field relevant to learner-centered assessment

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

An excellent record in securing and managing competitive grants

A proven track record of publications in reputable peer-reviewed, international journals in the area of learner-oriented assessment

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

Renowned scholar with high research impact in the field of Educational Assessment

Evidence of excellence in grantsmanship

Evidence of excellent people skills and proven ability to lead a sizeable and multicultural team

Ability to work and connect with academics, administrators and government officials

An understanding of and enthusiasm to work in Singapore and Asia, with an appreciation for the Asian culture.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected:

To conceptualize, design, implement and sustain a productive assessment research program

To teach existing and new courses in initial teacher education, executive, undergraduate and graduate programmes; in particular, to conceptualise and implement learner-centred assessment, educational technology related assessment courses, and/or assessment and learning sciences courses

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

To supervise initial teacher education and/or graduate students

To succeed in competitive research grants, and 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

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

Provide leadership in the development of programmes and research projects to further the growth of the Educational Assessment expertise at NIE;

Provide advice on policy and programme evaluation efforts

Promote opportunities for collaboration among faculty members in Educational Assessment

Report activities and outcomes to the Strategic Growth Area in Assessment and Evaluation and the NIE Senior Leadership

Establish linkages with international centres of Educational Assessment, which will further enhance NIE as a leading institution for Assessment in the field

Liaise with foreign institutions/international agencies to establish appropriate collaborative projects

Represent NIE and publicise Educational Assessment and Evaluation programmes and resources to relevant constituencies.

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

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified (via email).

Hiring Institution: NIE

Nanyang Technological University