Lecturer in Mathematics Singapore University of Technology and Design

Job Description

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is a young and innovative university with a unique educational structure and mission of creating a better world by design. SUTD was established in 2009 as the fourth public funded university in Singapore in collaboration with MIT and Zhejiang University.

With a small student-to-faculty ratio, an innovative active-based learning pedagogy, an interdisciplinary pillar organization, a stellar faculty, and a beautiful new campus, SUTD aims to nurture future technological leaders in engineering and architecture. SUTD is considered by international experts as an emerging leader in its engineering education: http://news.mit.edu/2018/reimagining-and-rethinking-engineering-education-0327

We invite applications for a teaching track position at lecturer or senior lecturer level at the Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT) Cluster. Duties include teaching of undergraduate and continuous education courses, advising undergraduate student projects, conducting pedagogical research, creating innovative curriculum, student outreach, and service to SUTD and the community. We are particularly interested in individuals with a strong and genuine interest in promoting STEM education at levels.

The minimal qualifications for the faculty position include:

1. An earned doctorate in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Bioinformatics or related engineering fields, 
2. A strong passion and high competence in teaching applied mathematics, physics, modeling/simulation and related courses at the undergraduate levels, 
3. Excellent communication skills, 
4. Prior teaching experience, including experience in technology-enabled learning, is preferred, 
5. Prior experience in pedagogy research is preferred,
6. A demonstrated record of, or potential, for teaching to industry partners, and
7. A demonstrated record of, or potential, for scholarly research.

Requirements

Please submit your full application package, it should include:

1. Statement of interest / Cover letter
2. Teaching statement and prior teaching experience
3. Past student feedback, if applicable
4. Research statement
5. Full resume with profile, and publication list
6. Sample of published works
7. Contact information of 3 referees

The review of applications will start in March (rolling basis) and shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. If successful, the shortlisted candidate is expected to join in September 2023.