FACULTY OPENINGS AT THE SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
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. Targeted to be ready in 2024, SIT’s centralised campus within the larger Punggol Digital District will feature a vibrant learning environment where academia and industry will be tightly integrated with the community. SIT espouses an applied learning approach and offers degrees with a strong focus on science and technology. Our faculty work closely with the industry on translational research and innovation to industry challenges. This well-established nexus with industry endows our graduates with deep skills and work-ready training experience, attuning them to the needs and demands of the future economy.
As a young university, we encourage innovation, and seek the right candidates to join us in realising our vision. 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 and work-ready graduates.
Business, Communication and Design Cluster
The Business, Communication and Design Cluster (one of five domain clusters in SIT) offers six degree programmes which include Accountancy, Air Transport Management, Digital Communications and Integrated Media, Hospitality Business and two food Business Management degree programmes from our overseas university partner - Culinary Institute of America. The collection of these business-related programmes provides a rich platform for cross-fertilization of thoughts for faculty and students. The faculty for these programmes comprises academic with PhD and experienced senior practitioners with professional and postgraduate qualifications. The combination of experienced academics and practitioners creates a rich platform for applied learning pedagogy. In applied learning, students are given real-life knowledge and working examples to enhance the relevance of their learning. In addition, the blend of experienced academics and practitioners also enhance our relevance to the industry by conducting applied research which is of direct applications and usefulness to the industry. We have a model of business education which is student and industry centric with the ultimate goal that the training will be relevant to the industry.
We currently have positions available at all levels from Assistant Professor to Full Professor in the following areas:
- Financial Accounting (Intermediate and Advanced levels),
- Taxation
Successful candidates will join the BCD Cluster as faculty of a team of accomplished experts who are passionate about higher education and deeply involved with industry transformation through applied research programmes.
Faculty in the BCD Cluster undertake funded industry-relevant research, teach courses in Accountancy, Air Transport Management, Digital Communications & Integrated Media and Hospitality Business as well as supervise industry masters and doctorate students in relevant topics. They are also provided paid leave to undertake consultancy work with industry and/or spend time attached with industry.
We will prioritise collegial and team-spirited candidates with either (a) an earned Ph.D. or equivalent from a reputable university with specialisation in any of the above-mentioned areas and some relevant work experience, OR (b) extensive industry experience with demonstrated strong technical expertise in the above-mentioned areas.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. All applications must be submitted electronically via the SIT website. Please contact the BCD Cluster Director, Associate Professor Koh Sze Kee via szekee.koh@singaporetech.edu.sg or Accountancy Programme Leader, Associate Professor Pearpilai Jutasompakorn via pearpilai@singaporetech.edu.sg if you have any specific enquiries relating to these opportunities.
2024 AAA Annual Meeting (Washington DC)
We will be attending the 2024 American Accounting Association Annual Meeting (Washington DC) between 9 Aug and 14 Aug 2024, to meet with interested candidates. Please contact Associate Professor Koh Sze Kee <Szekee.Koh@singaporetech.edu.sg> [Cluster Director] or Associate Professor Pearpilai Jutasompakorn Pearpilai@singaporetech.edu.sg [Accountancy Programme Leader] if you wish to have a face to face chat with us relating to the job opening at AAA Annual meeting.
