"Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Mathematics Education"

Job Details

Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Mathematics Education

Mathematics & Mathematics Education Department

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 Mathematics & Mathematics Education Department (MME) invites applicants with an earned doctorate and research portfolio in Mathematics Education for Associate Professor/Assistant Professor position. This is an excellent opportunity for outstanding scholars to engage in a dynamic department to advance our education and research goals.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Mathematics Education
• Strong record of publications in reputable, peer-reviewed international journals
• Demonstrated excellence in grant leadership as a Principal Investigator (PI)
• Proven excellence in teaching at the university level
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven leadership of diverse, multicultural teams
• Understanding and enthusiasm for working in Singapore and Asia, with a cultural appreciation for the region

Additional Requirements for Associate Professor:

• High research impact in Mathematics Education
• Proven track record of grant awards, including being the PI of large-scale research projects

Responsibilities:

This position involves the development and teaching of curriculum and courses, and the development and conduct of research in Mathematics Education. A successful candidate will be involved in:

• Curriculum development and teaching
• Supervision and mentorship
• Research and development
• Knowledge transfer and collaboration
• For Associate Professor: community and professional development, international engagement, strategic leadership, and communication

Application

Please submit your application together with the following to us:

• Indicate if you are applying for the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position
• Resume including a list of your qualifications, publications, grants and leadership experience, previous experience and a brief description of your achievements
• Research statement indicating your research interests and achievements
• 1-3 of your best publications
• 3 referees who must hold the rank of Professors or equivalent; (for the application of Assistant Professor, the referee must hold the rank of Associate Professor or higher)
• Any other documents that demonstrate your qualifications

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 31 Jan 2026 or until the position is filled.

Other Information

More information can be found at https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us/academic-departments/mathematics-and-mathematics-education.

Preliminary communication can be directed to A/P Toh Tin Lam at tinlam.toh@nie.edu.sg.

Note to applicants

We regret that only successful candidates will be notified (via email).