Assistant Professor up to Full Professor in Discourse Analysis

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

The English Language and Literature Department (ELL) at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, invites applications for one tenure track and/or tenured appointment at any level: Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor position in Discourse Analysis.

Requirements

Applicants should minimally satisfy the following criteria:

• a PhD qualification in English Language/(Applied) Linguistics with a specialisation in Discourse Analysis from a university of good international standing (applicants who are nearing completion of their doctoral studies will be considered but PhD must be in hand at the time of appointment);
• an established track record of academic research, presentations, and relevant publications in reputable peer-reviewed international journals, commensurate with the rank applied for;
• an established record of excellent teaching in relevant areas at undergraduate or graduate levels (preferably both);
• A research agenda with relevance to education will be an advantage.

Additional requirements for Associate/Full Professor and Full Professor are detailed in the original posting.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and course development in Discourse Analysis at the undergraduate and graduate levels, obtain competitive research funding, undertake administrative and/or leadership roles, establish partnerships, and (for Associate and Full Professor level) mentor junior faculty members.

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; and
• a competitive remuneration package and attractive benefits.

Application

Please submit your application together with the required documents through the provided link. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews and a campus visit.

Closing Date: We will begin screening applications on 24 July 2026. Anticipated starting date is January 2027.