Job Description

James Cook University Singapore

Applications are invited for exciting opportunities at James Cook University Singapore. These positions offer the successful applicant the opportunity to expand their cultural experience, live in a fascinating and exciting city and contribute to the development of education in Singapore and the tropics more generally.

Established in 2003, James Cook University Singapore offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs from James Cook University Australia. James Cook University Australia is recognised internationally as a leading research university and is ranked among the top 2% universities (ARWU ranking 2020) in the world for academic and research performance. James Cook University Singapore is AACSB accredited and enjoys access to a reservoir of regional business communities and industries.

These sessional positions commence in March or at a suitable trimester in 2022. The assignment includes curriculum development, participation in the shared governance process through work in normal professional activities, committee work, and student activities and teaching in particular. The teaching assignment may average 2 subjects a trimester. The assignment may be day, evening, weekend or on-line and is subject to change as needed. Sessional faculty positions offer the opportunity to assist a diverse group of international students in achieving their educational goals.

The JCU Singapore Business School is recruiting qualified candidates in the following disciplines:

• Economics
• Banking & Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• International Trade
• Law
• Tourism & Hospitality
• Accounting
• Statistics
• Business Communication
• Career Development for Business Professionals
• Research Projects focusing on Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods, Literature Review and Fieldwork

Selection Criteria:

• A Master degree or higher in the relevant disciplines
• Possess industry currency and adapt at academic teaching rigour.
• Affiliation with professional bodies is an added advantage.
• Evidence of quality teaching and supervision of students at under- and postgraduate levels.
• The ability to teach across a range of subjects at various levels.
• While this role will emphasize teaching duties at first, active contribution to Research is welcome
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relations with colleagues in an academic environment and with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Evidence of creating a superior student industry experience and engagement
• Course coordination and subject development experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Agile with digital learning platforms and technologies

Method of Application

Applications MUST provide all the following: * Up-to-date CV including research record

• All academic qualifications addressing the Selection Criteria
• Teaching profile and recent teaching evaluations

Applications without any of the above will not be considered.

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Applications close on 31 December 2024

We regret to inform you only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank you for your effort in submitting your application.

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.

Advertised: 01 Jan 2024 Singapore Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Dec 2024 Singapore Standard Time

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