Assistant/Associate Professor in AI-Enabled Instructional Design and Professional Education

Assistant/Associate Professor in AI-Enabled Instructional Design and Professional Education

Learning Sciences & Assessment Department

The National Institute of Education (NIE) is among the world’s top education institutes, recognised for its excellence in teacher education and 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 Learning Sciences & Assessment (LSA) Department is an interdisciplinary academic department committed to advancing research, teaching, and professional practice in learning sciences, educational technology, and assessment.

The LSA at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in AI-Enabled Instructional Design and Professional Education.

Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas will have an added advantage: Instructional design for higher education, workplace learning, and continuing education; Adult learning and professional education; Online, blended, and technology-mediated learning design; AI-enabled instructional design, including generative AI and intelligent tools for learning design, facilitation, feedback, and learner support; Human-centred design of AI-supported learning environments; Evaluation of learning interventions in organisational, professional, and higher education settings; Ethical, responsible, and pedagogically sound integration of AI in instructional design and professional learning; Micro-credentials, workplace assessment, and learning innovation in professional contexts; Implementation research, design-based implementation research, or improvement science.

Requirements

For appointment at Assistant Professor rank: A PhD or equivalent qualification in Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, Adult Learning, Professional Education, or a closely related field. A clear research agenda relevant to AI-enabled instructional design, adult learning, and professional education. Demonstrated potential to develop and sustain a strong research programme. An emerging record of high-quality scholarly publications. Evidence of teaching effectiveness. Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.

Additional requirements for Associate Professor rank: Established record of excellence as an Assistant/Associate Professor at reputable universities. Outstanding research record. Proven track record of securing competitive research grants. Extensive publication record in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals. International research network with established collaborations.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and sustain a productive research programme, publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, design teach and coordinate courses, supervise graduate students, build professional networks, and contribute to service.

Application

Please submit your application together with the following: A cover letter, curriculum vitae, three sample publications, Research Impact Statement (up to 5 pages), Teaching Impact Statement (up to 3 pages).