Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Ethics

The main responsibilities of the position are to: 

• Develop, co-ordinate, and deliver undergraduate teaching within the HeLP programme.
• Contribute to all aspects of good educational governance, including oversight of assessment practices and audits, serving on relevant medical school committees, and co-ordinating the training and allocation of teaching staff.
• Lead new teaching and learning initiatives for students, including the development of educational activities in the health humanities, and the expansion of extra-curricular opportunities for student participation in ethics and humanities research projects.
• Contribute to other educational programmes within CBmE (postgraduate and/or continuing education for health professionals), if time permits. 
• Participate in identifying and contributing to new educational research activities in ethics, law and professionalism, or in the health humanities.
• Provide academic support within CBmE, such as assisting to organise national and international conferences and meetings, or educational development workshops.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders about CBmE’s educational activities and impacts.
• Strengthen existing relationships with key educational partners across NUS.  

Essential requirements for this position: 

• A PhD in a relevant subject. For medical doctors, a PhD is not required if you can demonstrate i) postgraduate level training in a relevant subject, and ii) an extensive track record of teaching ethics, law and professionalism to medical students or other health professional students.
• Extensive knowledge across core topics in healthcare ethics, health law and professionalism
• Demonstrable experience of relevant teaching. Appointment at the level of Senior Lecturer will require 5 years of relevant teaching experience.
• Familiarity with educational models for teaching and learning ethics to medical or other health professional students, and a solid grasp of approaches for integrating ethics, law and professionalism.
• Creativity in educational contributions, with a demonstrable ability to spark engagement, interest and curiosity in students.
• Demonstrable evidence of successful teaching performance through student feedback, peer feedback, or other methods.
• Proficiency in educational software and technology; familiarity with blended modes of learning and flipped classroom design.
• Demonstrated aptitude for collaborative as well as independent working.
• Strong organisation and management skills. 
• Excellent written and spoken English 

Desirable requirements for this position: 

• A teaching qualification in university-level education.
• Preference will be given to those with teaching experience in a medical school or other health professional training environment.
• Experience in curriculum and assessment design.
• Knowledge of Singaporean legal, regulatory and other health professional frameworks.
• Knowledge of the health humanities, and experience in developing educational activities in the arts and humanities as applied to healthcare.
• Proven track record (relative to career opportunity) of publications and presentations at international or national conferences, particularly in medical and health professions education.