Associate Lecturer - PSYC123 Research Methods and Statistics (HE8) at Singapore Institute of Management

, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research Methods, Statistics, Teaching, Psychology, Statistical Reasoning, Research Design, Ethical Considerations, Cultural Considerations, Descriptive Statistics, Data Representation, Sampling, Normal Distribution, Statistical Tests, Mean Comparison

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Module Description: This subject is a prerequisite for enrolment into second year psychology subjects. Together with PSYC121 & PSYC122, it provides an introduction to the theories and practical skills characteristic of scientific psychology. The course has two main components: research methods and statistics. The methods component covers the scientific method, role of theories and hypotheses, research design, experimental comparisons, correlation and causation, reliability and validity, and ethical and cultural considerations. The statistical component provides an introduction to statistical reasoning as well as to elementary statistical procedures including: descriptive statistics, graphical representation of data, sampling and the normal distribution, and the use and interpretation of statistical tests of association and mean comparison. Job Requirement: - A Ph.D or Master's Degree in related discipline from a reputable university - At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience at the tertiary level is preferred - 5 years of relevant work experience will be an added advantage - Applicant must be available to teach day classes or night classes or both day and night classes We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is one of the region’s leading education and lifelong learning institutions, recognized for empowering individuals and enterprises to thrive across life stages through learning. Seeded by the Singapore Economic Development Board in 1964, SIM has, for close to 60 years, been leading in the development of work and industry skills for Singapore’s growth. Through harnessing new knowledge, skills and technology, SIM provides skills-based learning experiences that enable students, professionals, and enterprises to Learn for Life and Thrive for Life. SIM achieves this through SIM Global Education (SIM GE) and SIM Academy. SIM GE focuses on higher education pathways and SIM Academy focuses on Professional Development (PD) and Enterprise Solutions (ES) for career transitions and advancements, and integrated learning solutions for enterprises. For more information on the Singapore Institute of Management, visit sim.edu.sg

Responsibilities

The Associate Lecturer will teach the PSYC123 Research Methods and Statistics module, focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects of scientific psychology. The role includes delivering lectures, facilitating discussions, and assessing student performance.