"Assistant Professor in Technology and Language Learning"

Overview

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 English Language and Literature (ELL) Department at the NIE invites qualified individuals to apply for the Assistant Professor position in Technology and Language Learning. 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 English 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 and 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 or EdD qualification in Technology and Language Learning from a university of good international standing (applicants who are nearing completion of their doctoral studies will be considered but PhD/EdD must be in hand for the appointment)
• a track record of scientific research, presentations, and publications in Technology and Language Learning
• evidence of excellence in teaching courses or workshops on applying artificial intelligence and/or digital technologies in language learning and teaching
• Applicants with classroom-based research experience / interest are given preference.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• contribute to teaching and course development at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as related activities such as thesis supervision and examination, and supervision of teaching practice
• obtain competitive research funding, develop a robust research agenda and maintain a strong publication record
• undertake administrative roles and to contribute to other service-related activities at the department or institution level
• establish partnerships with local and international researchers and practitioners to explore avenues for research and teaching that will create an impact in the discipline and/or educational practice.

We Offer

• an active and vibrant research environment and a highly collegial departmental culture
• excellent R&D infrastructure and opportunities for research funding
• attractive research start-up grants and PhD student scholarships

Application

Please submit your application together with the following to us:

• a cover letter
• a Curriculum Vitae that includes work experience, qualifications, teaching experience, research accomplishments, full publication list (in APA format), and service records
• a statement of research interests (maximum 2 pages)
• a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence, and student feedback on teaching (maximum 2 pages)
• two sample publications; and
• names, addresses, and email addresses of three academic referees.

Please note that shortlisted applicants will be first invited for an online interview. If selected to proceed to the next round, they will be invited for a campus visit where they will be expected to present a job talk, and to conduct a lesson in their area of expertise for our students at NIE.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 12 January 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 of ELL, at head.ell@nie.edu.sg.

Note to applicants

Only successful candidates will be notified (via email).