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Overview
The National Institute of Education (NIE) is among the world’s top education institutes, recognised for its excellence in teacher education/educational research. NIE has played a key and pivotal role in shaping and developing Singapore’s teaching profession and landscape through evidence-informed/practice-focused and values-based programmes and initiatives.
An autonomous institute situated within the research-intensive Nanyang Technological University, NIE is consistently ranked within the top 10 in the world for research impact in the field of Education.
The English Language and Literature (ELL) at NIE, invites qualified applicants to apply for the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the area of English Language Teaching and Literacy Development (Secondary level). As one of the most highly ranked education institutions in the world, NIE is at the forefront of education research. As an academic department within an institution devoted to teacher education, ELL is dedicated to innovative teaching and high-quality research in the areas of English language and linguistics, literature, and teacher education. We have a strong and diverse team of highly dedicated faculty members engaged in cutting-edge disciplinary/interdisciplinary and education research who are committed to bringing theoretically robust/practice relevant perspectives to classrooms. Our mission is to develop critically engaged/socially responsible/knowledgeable, and passionate individuals and English teachers for the 21st century.
Requirements
Applicants should minimally satisfy the following criteria:
- A PhD/EdD qualification in the area of English Language/Linguistics, Literacy/Language Education (applicants who are nearing completion of their doctoral studies will be considered but PhD/EdD must be in hand for the appointment);
- Experience teaching English at the school level (K-12), preferably in Singapore schools;
- Experience teaching Secondary Literature would be an advantage;
- An established record of excellent teaching at the tertiary level as evidenced, among others, by student feedback on teaching;
- Experience in designing/teaching and managing courses in areas relevant to the position at tertiary level;
- Experience of teaching different profiles and levels of students, e.g. students across different disciplines/undergraduates and graduate students;
- A research agenda and research experience relevant to English Language Teaching/Literacy Development.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to: Please refer to our jobsite for more information.
Application
Please submit your application together with the following by clicking the 'Apply' button
- Cover letter;
- Curriculum Vitae that includes work experience, qualifications, teaching experience, research accomplishments, full publication list (in APA format), service records;
- A statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence, (maximum 2 pages);
- Student feedback on teaching (if available);
- A statement of research interests (maximum 2 pages);
- Statement on Service Contributions and Academic Leadership (if any);
- One sample publication;
- Names, addresses, and email addresses of three academic referees.
Please note that shortlisted applicants will be invited for an online interview. If selected to proceed to the next round, they will be invited for campus visit where they will be expected to present a job talk, and conduct lesson in their area of expertise for our students at NIE.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 14 August 2026 or until the position is filled.
Other Information
More information on ELL can be found at https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us/academic-groups/english-language-and-literature
For enquiries, interested applicants may write to Associate Professor Csilla Weninger, Head/ELL, at head.ell@nie.edu.sg.
Note to applicants
Only successful candidates will be notified (via email).
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