Senior Lecturer in Economics at Southern Methodist University

, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Course Design, Active Learning, Blended Learning, Curriculum Development, Data Science, Econometrics, Python, R, Machine Learning, Linux, Bash Command-Line, Industry Engagement, International Experience, Student Guidance, Outreach Activities

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The School of Economics (SOE) at Singapore Management University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenurable position at the rank of Senior Lecturer in Economics. A Senior Lecturer in Economics is expected to: (i) Deliver a total of eight (8) sections of undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses assigned by the Dean in consultation with the faculty member. In the first instance, we are seeking individuals to teach in our new Master of Data Science in Economics (MDSE) programme; (ii) Develop teaching and learning materials, including (where appropriate) online content, videos, test banks, grading rubrics, adaptive learning tools, handouts, cases, and textbooks; (iii) Provide guidance to students on course material, programme planning, course selection, and related academic matters; and (iv) Contribute to SOE’s service activities, including participation in events, outreach activities, and engagement with stakeholders. Applicants should have experience with active and blended learning pedagogies and a demonstrated track record of excellent teaching. A Ph.D. in Economics is preferred; however, candidates with a Ph.D. in Statistics or a closely related field and extensive teaching experience may also be considered Preferred Professional and Technical Experience: At least five (5) years of experience teaching at the graduate level Experience in course design at both undergraduate and graduate levels A well-established network and demonstrated ability to engage with industry International experience in multidisciplinary teaching and/or research, particularly in mathematics, statistics, and econometrics Demonstrated leadership, especially in curriculum development Proficiency in Python and R for data science, especially in machine learning Experience working with Linux and the Bash command-line interface Application Procedure: Applicants should submit the following materials in PDF format: Curriculum vitae Statement of teaching interests and philosophy Teaching evaluations Samples of lecture notes, examination papers, and research papers (if any) Applications should be submitted by 31 July 2025. The expected start date is 2 January 2026, or as mutually agreed. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities

The Senior Lecturer in Economics will deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses, develop teaching materials, and provide guidance to students. Additionally, they will contribute to the School of Economics' service activities and engage with stakeholders.