Faculty Opening for Psychology at the Singapore Institute of Technology

Job no: 498767
Department: Health and Social Sciences

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore’s first University of Applied Learning, offering industry-relevant degree programmes that prepare its graduates to be work- and future-ready professionals. Its mission is to maximise the potential of its learners and to innovate with industry, through an integrated applied learning and research approach, so as to contribute to the economy and society.

The university’s unique pedagogy integrates clinical practice education and academic endeavour, embracing authentic learning in a real-world environment through collaborations with key strategic partners. Its focus on applied research with clinical impact is aimed at helping the healthcare and social services sector innovate and grow.

As a young university, we would like to foster an academic environment that seamlessly integrates teaching, applied research and clinical practice. We offer competitive remuneration, generous employment benefits, access to funding to undertake research of relevance to industry, and opportunities to inspire and nurture the next generation of skilled allied health professionals. We currently have positions available at all levels, from Lecturer to Full Professor, for the discipline- Psychology in the Health and Social Sciences Cluster.

Applicants should possess:

1. an earned PhD or equivalent from a reputable university in Psychology/ Clinical Psychology/Health Psychology, and
2. research track record in the area of Psychology or Health Sciences.

The appointee will be expected to undertake funded clinical-relevant research, teach modules in SIT’s Health and Social Sciences undergraduate and/ or postgraduate programmes, as well as supervise students in applied learning and research activities. The appointee may also be provided with paid leave to undertake consultancy work with the healthcare industry and/or spend time attached with the industry.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. All applications must be submitted electronically via the "Apply Now" button below. Please contact the Human Resource via HR_Faculty@singaporetech.edu.sg if you have any enquiries relating to this faculty position.