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 position in “Art Practice”, which is one of three curricular tracks in the Arts & Humanities major (which is one of four majors in the Division of Humanities at Yale-NUS College). This position is on a fixed term contract of up to three years, starting in the Academic Year 2022–2023.
The successful candidate is expected to teach at least five courses in the area of Art Practice and show strong commitment to teaching art practice in an undergraduate liberal arts context with particular attention to the relation of art practice to gender, identity, society, and politics, with demonstrable experience in any one or both of the following areas of expertise: Film, Sound and Media Studies; Photography and Imaging.
Requirements
Applicants should have a relevant PhD or MFA. A clear ability and passion for undergraduate education is essential. The incoming faculty member would join a committed team dedicated to the development and teaching of the Arts & Humanities.
The College offer competitive salaries that are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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, including how these might fit with the College’s particular mission and curriculum; a teaching portfolio with sample classroom exercises and recent student or peer teaching evaluations; and three reference letters (to be submitted by the reference writers here) and other relevant documents.
Applications should be submitted here. Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit materials by the stipulated deadline in order to receive full consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
For general enquiries, please email: facultyrecruitment [at] yale-nus.edu.sg.
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.
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