The Department of Building, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore invites applications for a teaching appointment in Facilities Management (FM). Candidates should possess a PhD and should preferably have both teaching and industry experience. The successful applicant will be required to teach modules relating to Strategic FM and Case Studies in FM at the undergraduate and graduate level.
The successful applicant will also be required to undertake cutting-edge research in FM for which facilities and funds are available. Emphasis would be on activities-related FM, including the management of strategic and themed facilities such as institutions, hospitals, resorts, theme parks, etc.
The Department's vision is to become a global leader in knowledge and enterprise in project and facilities management. It offers an undergraduate honours programme in Project and Facilities Management, as well as taught graduate programmes in Building Science and Project Management. The Department also offers higher degree programmes by research.
The Department has strong collaborative linkages in teaching as well as student and staff exchange with top overseas universities. It currently offers a joint PhD programme with the Technical University of Denmark, focusing on indoor environment and energy.
The Department has an excellent research track record. The research output of its academic staff members have been published in top peer-reviewed journals. The two areas of research focus are in Project Management and Total Building Performance. The Department has research collaborations with top universities and major research institutes overseas as well as local government organizations and enterprises. Applicants can visit the Departmental website for additional information: www.bdg.nus.edu.sg.
The National University of Singapore is a research-intensive university which is ranked among the Top 40 universities in the world and the Top 3 universities in Asia. In the Department of Building, the successful applicant will find a simulating environment which contributes to the education of tomorrow's leaders of the construction industry, and the encouragement and resources to undertake cutting-edge research. The University offers competitive remunerative packages including subsidised housing for expatriate faculty members.
Please send an application letter, a complete current CV (including a list of publications); a concise research plan; a statement of teaching interest; and the names and contact addresses of THREE referees to:
The Chair, Search Committee (FM)
Department of Building
National University of Singapore
4 Architecture Drive
Singapore 117566Fax: (65) 6775 5502
Email:
Please do email us if you have any queries.
Closing Date for Application: 03 June 2009
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.