Job Description
Overview The National Institute of Education (NIE) is among the world’s top education institutes, recognised for its excellence in teacher education and educational research. NIE has played a key and pivotal role in shaping and developing Singapore’s teaching profession and landscape through evidence-informed, practice-focused and values-based programmes and initiatives. An autonomous institute situated within the research-intensive Nanyang Technological University, NIE is consistently ranked within the top 10 in the world for research impact in the field of Education. The Psychology and Child & Human Development (PCHD) Department is dedicated to developing evidence-based competencies in psychologists, counsellors, educators, and education specialists. Our faculty has expertise spanning educational and school psychology, counselling psychology, teacher education, early childhood education, special and inclusive education, learning sciences, motivation, cognitive science, and mental health. We invite applications for Assistant Professor positions in Counselling/Counselling Psychology. The successful candidates will contribute to teaching across undergraduate, graduate students and professional education programmes in the areas of counselling and counselling psychology. Requirements Applicants must have: A PhD or equivalent qualifications at the time of application in the areas of counselling and counselling psychology. Eligibility for registration or current registration with the Singapore Register of Psychologists and/or Singapore Association for Counselling. At least 4 years of an excellent teaching record, including innovative approaches and use of educational technology. Demonstrated ability and commitment to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. The following will be advantageous: Experience supervising graduate students (master’s and/or doctoral level). A record of practice-based or applied research with p