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Assistant/ Associate Professor in Sports Injury Rehabilitation Assistant/ Associate Professor in Sports Injury Rehabilitation (Physical Education and Sports Science Department)
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 15 in the world for research impact in the field of Education.
The Physical Education and Sports Science (PESS) Department at the National Institute of Education in Singapore offers programmes in teacher education specialising in physical education (PE) and the Sport Science & Management (SSM) undergraduate programme that provides academic and professional pathways to sports-related careers. PESS’ postgraduate (Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy) programmes also provide PE teachers and sports practitioners opportunities to upgrade their professional knowledge. PESS prides itself on its international faculty with diverse and wide-ranging expertise. We are committed to educating our students to be independent, critical and creative thinkers and well-prepared practitioners in physical education, sports science, sports studies, sports management, and sports pedagogy. We provide up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge and aim to inspire, lead, and motivate our future youth. Faculty members have access to state-of-the-art sports science laboratories and fully-equipped sports facilities.
We invite suitable applicants to apply for Assistant/ Associate Professor in sports injury rehabilitation , and musculoskeletal health. Applicants whose secondary area of expertise is sports biomechanics or exercise physiology will have an added advantage.
Requirements
Successful candidates must have:
A PhD in the area of sports injuries prevention, rehabilitation, or related areas A proven track record of research and publications in related areas, including the ability to secure and manage competitive grants and an emerging record of publications in reputable peer-reviewed international journals An excellent track record in university teaching and research in the related fields, preferably at an institution of good standing and a promising trajectory in research and publications Evidence of a good record in teaching courses in the related fields Experience in supervising graduate students Leadership in research management (e.g., research grants received) and experience in curriculum development In addition, an Associate Professor (tenure-track) will be expected to:
Lead critical areas of research in sports injuries and related fields within the department Mentor young faculty members in the department Lead in the provision of professional services to schools, the Ministry of Education, and other public organisations as and when required Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to:
Teach academic and sports activity courses Be involved in student supervision, associated research, graduate student supervision, and some administrative work. Application
Please submit your application together with the following to us through: https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Assistant-Associate-Professor-in-Sports-Injury-Rehabilitation--PESS---NIE-_R00019155
Cover letter indicating ways you meet the criteria for the post A detailed curriculum vitae (including areas of research interest, list of publications, records of competitive grants and graduate supervision, competence and experience in teaching academic and/or sport activity courses) Teaching statement Teaching evaluation (if applicable) Research statement Names and contact details of at least three (3) academic referees We strongly recommend that you complete the following documents found on the NIE website as part of your application.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 31 January 2025 or until the position is filled.
Other Information
More information on PESS can be found at https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us/academic-departments/physical-education-and-sports-science
Preliminary communication can be directed to Associate Professor Kee Ying Hwa Adrian, Head of PESS, at yinghwa.kee@nie.edu.sg
Note to applicants
Only successful candidates will be notified (via email).
