"Assistant or Associate Professor in History Education"

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 15 in the world for research impact in the field of Education.

The Humanities and Social Studies Education (HSSE) Department at NIE/NTU combines the expertise of scholars and experienced education specialists in history, geography and social studies to deliver impactful research and teacher education programmes. We offer an extensive range of courses focused on both classroom pedagogy and disciplinary content relevant to history, geography, and social studies educators, curriculum specialists, undergraduate teaching scholars and higher degree students. HSSE scholarship in educational practice — as well as in the disciplines of history, geography, and social studies — is relevant to a range of 21st Century issues fundamental to the preparation of professionals interested in teaching careers, school leadership and educational specialisations. HSSE also has several collaborative projects focused on sustainability and disciplinary thinking that focus on innovations designed to lead practice and guide change in education.

HSSE Department intends to appoint a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in History Education, focusing on any of the following:

• History teacher education
• Teacher professional development
• History curriculum development
• Concept-based teaching
• Historical thinking / field-based / history classroom pedagogies
• Assessment and evaluation in history

This position will provide the suitable applicant with opportunity to conduct research in his/her area of specialization and teach history education at the world’s #15-ranked university (QS World University Rankings 2025). In addition, there will be unique opportunities to work with academic geographers, historians and educational research scientists and explore history education research in primary and secondary school contexts through collaborative research projects.

Requirements

Successful candidates must have:

• A doctorate in History Education from an internationally acclaimed institution at the time of appointment
• Specialization in any of the following areas: history teacher education, teacher professional development, history curriculum development, concept-based teaching, historical thinking pedagogies, field-based pedagogies, assessment and evaluation in history
• A good track record in research, including publications with high-ranking journals and presses, or a promising trajectory in research and publication for early career scholars
• A good track record of teaching, preferably at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• Familiarity with the Singapore History curriculum and the Singapore education system would be highly advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and technology skills and dedication to academic teaching excellence and collegiality

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Teach existing courses and develop new courses in History Education in HSSE’s initial teacher preparation and graduate programmes, including supervision of student teachers in their teaching practice in school
• Supervision of graduate research and coursework students
• Plan, develop and lead in conceptualization and implementation of strategies for professional development in History Education for in-service teachers in Singapore
• Conceptualize and develop a sustainable and productive research programme in the area of History Education including applying for grants and publishing in reputable journals or other outlets in the field of History Education
• Establish professional connections with local and international researchers and practitioners in History Education
• Share expertise with NIE colleagues through various platforms
• Assist in administrative work in the Department and in NIE, NTU

Application

Interested applicants are to provide, in your application, the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (including records of competitive grants and graduate supervision, if applicable)
• Research statement
• Teaching statement Teaching evaluations, if applicable
• Three writing samples
• Names and contact details of at least three (3) referees for appointments

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 15 September 2025 or until the position is filled.

Other Information

More information on HSSE can be found at https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us/academic-groups/humanities-and-social-studies-education.

For enquiries, interested applicants may write to Associate Professor Ivy Maria Lim, Head of HSSE at ivy.lim@nie.edu.sg.