The Division of Earth Sciences was founded in 2011 as the academic arm of the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS). The Division and the Observatory are working in partnership to develop academic capacity in areas such as the sustainable use of energy and water resources, the identification of and adaptation to natural hazards and changing climate, and the environmental consequences of human activities. DES will be launching a new undergraduate major and minor to support this mission. For more information please visit us on the web:
http://www.earthobservatory.sg/
http://www.spms.ntu.edu.sg/des/

Position Description

We are seeking an Earth scientist for a lecturer position in the Division of Earth Sciences at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. The lecturer will develop and teach introductory and advanced courses including laboratory and/or discussion sessions for the undergraduate major and minor. They also may participate in undergraduate advising, mentoring undergraduate research projects, promoting the undergradaute programme at the pre-University level, and developing and teaching undergraduate field courses.

The position will be appointed for a 1-3 year term, with the possibility to renew. The Lecturer is a member of the Division of Earth Sciences reporting to the Head of the Division. He/she will work closely with the Head of Division, the Undergraduate Programme Director, the Field and Laboratory Coordinator, members of the Office of Education and Outreach, and other members of the faculty.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Earth Science or a related field
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English
• Strong interest in and aptitude for teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate level
• Ability to work well with a team in a dynamic working environment
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach GIS, field courses, and/or advanced courses in the field of their expertise
• Experience teaching about the Earth from a systems perspective

To apply, please submit the following materials to: eos_humanresources@ntu.edu.sg

• Statement of university teaching and/or laboratory experience
• Curriculum vitae
• The names of 3 references who are familiar with your work

For additional information, please contact the Undergraduate Programme Director, Dr. Malinda Kent-Corson, at mkentcorson@ntu.edu.sg.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.