Teaching Associate (Engineering Mathematics)

About the role

The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at Nanyang Technological University is seeking a Teaching Associate for Engineering Mathematics. The post holder assists faculty in teaching or teaching-related duties, including tutorials, material development, grading and feedback, and also helps the School with administrative work during term breaks. The School is particularly interested in candidates who can encourage women undergraduate students to consider careers in engineering mathematics and related fields.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and guide tutorial lessons, problem-solving or laboratory sessions for Engineering Mathematics and related courses, including service courses for the university.
• Evaluate and grade assignments and tests, and record grades.
• Assist in invigilation of examinations and tests.
• Provide consultation and assistance to students.
• Support course and class administration and academic team duties such as exam script checking, coordinating invigilations, facilities booking and academic support outreach, during both semester and non-semester periods.
• Help design and develop teaching materials such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes and course websites, and adopt technology-based learning materials where relevant.

Required profile

• Honours with Distinction or Second Upper Honours (or equivalent) degree in Mathematics or a closely related field.
• Some teaching experience is desirable but not required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A passion for teaching.

Applications are made through the online application button and are accepted until the position is filled; all applications are kept confidential.