
Appointment
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Assistant Professor in Life Sciences
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Position Description
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Yale-NUS College, a highly selective liberal
arts and science college in Singapore, founded by Yale University and the
National University of Singapore, invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment. We
seek outstanding applicants in any field of life sciences and particularly
welcome applications from molecular biologists using computational or cell
biological approaches to their teaching and research.
Applicants must
demonstrate an outstanding track record for their career stage. A PhD and postdoctoral research experience
are essential. Familiarity or
experience with the liberal arts system would be advantageous. Some teaching experience is preferred for
appointment as Assistant Professor. A
clear passion for and ability in undergraduate teaching is essential. Research achievement should include
publication in leading peer-reviewed journals, as well as a potential to
secure research funding.
The successful
candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary teaching team to deliver a
curriculum typical of those offered by top liberal arts colleges. This
will involve contributing to the Yale-NUS Common
Curriculum (http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/curriculum/common-curriculum)
as well as specialized courses within the Life Sciences Major (https://lifesciences.yale-nus.edu.sg/).
The successful applicant will also be expected to develop an active
research programme that involves undergraduate student engagement as well as
competing for external research funding.
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Application Procedure
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Applications
should comprise the following: a cover letter explaining why the position at
Yale-NUS is of interest; a full curriculum
vitae, including a complete list of publications; statements on research
interests, teaching experience, and teaching philosophy, including how these
might fit with the College’s particular mission and curriculum; teaching
evaluations (if available). These
should be submitted as a
single combined PDF document via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/YaleNUS. Applicants are also responsible for ensuring
three academic referees each submit a written statement of support via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/YaleNUS. Applications including all referee letters
must be received by 31st October 2018. Short-listed candidates will be notified on
or before 31st December 2018, unsuccessful applicants will not be
notified. The interview process will
require an on-campus visit during for each short-listed candidate. This will
involve a research presentation, a sample class and formal interviews.
The appointee will be expected to begin
duties in time for the start of the 2019-2020 academic year. Salary,
benefits, and leave policies will be competitive at an international level.
Yale-NUS College is committed to supporting faculty research through various
grants, research, and travel allowances.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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Yale-NUS
College is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse
community of faculty, staff and students who are committed to excellence and
respectful of gender, sexuality, disability, age, socioeconomic status,
nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, and culture. For more information
about the College, please visit https://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/
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Personal Data
Protection Act (PDPA)
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Candidates
should understand that by sharing information with Yale-NUS, they authorise
the College to use their personal data for the purposes of this application.
The College will not use their data for any purposes beyond those relevant to
the application process, and that their data remains secure and confidential.
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