Job Description

Lecturer (Malay Language)

Qualifications

• Native in Malay
• At least a Master’s degree in Malay, Applied Linguistics or any related fields
• Experience in teaching Malay, preferably in higher institute
• Skills/knowledge/experience in online teaching as well as the application of IT to language teaching is preferred

Job Description

The purpose of the Educator Track Scheme is to attract, nurture, and retain suitably qualified and highly effective faculty members who approach teaching as a scholarly practice, and who therefore focus on and are passionate about excellence in teaching as a means of supporting student learning. The initial appointment will be made on a 2- or 3-year contract, renewable subject to mutual agreement, with a career progression path for promotion (Lecturer > Senior Lecturer > Associate Professor (Educator Track) > Professor).

The appointee’s duties will include teaching, curriculum development, module coordination as well as administrative duties. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Relocation, leave, medical and housing benefits are provided in accordance with the applicable NUS regulations.

Applicants should minimally possess a M.A. in the teaching of Malay, applied linguistics, or related fields, and have at least three years of experience teaching Malay as a foreign language (preferably at the tertiary level) and developing Malay language curricula at any level. Additionally, applicants should demonstrate proficiency in the use of IT in teaching.

More Information

Applications should include the following: 1. A brief cover letter in English and Malay highlighting the applicant’s major accomplishments in teaching; 2. A complete curriculum vitae (including the contact information of at least three academic referees and a copy of relevant educational certificates, and transcripts, if applicable); 3. A teaching philosophy statement (2000 words max.) in English and Malay providing the applicant’s reflection on his/her educational approach; 4. Recent official student evaluations; 5. A representative sample of self-developed lesson plans and materials; 6. A link to a short video demonstrating an original teaching innovation and its impact as a resource for wider adoption.

Application materials must be submitted in a single PDF file by 3 November 2022, through this online portal only. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by end of December.

For information on the Centre for Language Studies, visit https://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/cls or email clssec@nus.edu.sg to the attention of:

Malay Language Lecturer Search Committee
Centre for Language Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS

Location: [[Block AS4, #02-05, 9 Arts Link, Singapore 117570]]

Organization: [[National University of Singapore]]

Department : [[Centre for Language Studies]]

Employee Referral Eligible: [[53000707]]

Job requisition ID : [[53000707]]

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