Yale-NUS College, Humanities
Position ID:
Position Title:
Full-time Lecturer in Literature
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Singapore, Lower Kent Ridge 138527, Singapore
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2023/05/03 11:59PM
finished (2023/04/17, finished 2023/11/04)
finished (2023/04/17, finished 2023/11/04)Position Description:
*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
Review of applications begins 3 May 2023 and continues until the position is filled. For general inquiries, please email: facultyrecruitment@yale-nus.edu.sg
Yale-NUS College is a highly selective liberal arts and science college in Singapore. Co-founded by Yale University and the National University of Singapore, the College is committed to excellence in research and teaching within a full residential programme that integrates living and learning. Its curriculum educates students in Asian and Western intellectual traditions as well as current scientific thought.
The College is seeking to hire a full-time Lecturer in Literature (in any field) to support its Literature Major. This position is on a fixed term contract, one year initially (Academic Year 2023-2024), with a possibility of extension for a further year where there is sufficient course demand.
The successful candidate is expected to teach 5 courses. While these courses will fall predominantly in the Literature Major (elective courses offered at advanced level to 3rd and 4th year students), there may also be scope to contribute to other areas of college teaching, such as our Historical Immersion suite of courses. Advising students and other services will also be required as needed.
Requirement
• PhD in literary studies or other related humanistic fields (e.g. Film/media studies, History, Classics, other area studies) from a regionally or internationally accredited institution
• At least two (2) years of undergraduate teaching experience is strongly preferred
• Prior experience in teaching and advising at a liberal arts college is strongly preferred
Application Procedure
Applications should consist of 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; statement on teaching experience and teaching philosophy; teaching evaluations; three reference letters (to be submitted by the reference writers via and other relevant documents.
Applications should be submitted via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24714
Equal Opportunity Employer
Yale-NUS College achieves
excellence through the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff and by
embracing inclusivity, equity, and global engagement. We encourage applications
by diverse individuals with a demonstrated commitment to these values. For more
information about the College, please visit https://www.yale-nus.edu.sg
Personal Data Protection Act
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 other purposes and ensure that their data remains secure and confidential.
Covid-19 Message
At Yale-NUS College/NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students are one of our utmost priorities, and COVID-vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety of our community and to make Yale-NUS/NUS as safe and welcoming as possible. Many of our roles require a significant amount of physical interactions with students/staff/public members. Even for job roles that may be performed remotely, there will be instances where on-campus presence is required.
Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone in the campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with Yale-NUS/NUS.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Publication list
- Teaching statement (In English)
- Teaching Evaluations
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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