Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in English Language Teaching Methodology and Literacy Development (Secondary level) (ELL) [NIE]

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 NIE, invites qualified applicants to apply for the Lecturer up to Senior Lecturer position, specializing in the area of English Language Teaching and Literacy Development (Secondary level). As one of the most highly ranked education institutions in the world, NIE is at the forefront of education research. 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 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 the area of English Language/Linguistics, Literacy or Language Education (applicants who are nearing completion of their doctoral studies will be considered but PhD/EdD must be in hand for the appointment);

• experience teaching English at the school level (K-12), preferably in Singapore schools;

• experience teaching Secondary Literature would be an advantage;

• an established record of excellent teaching at the tertiary level as evidenced, among others, by student feedback on teaching;

• experience in designing, teaching, and managing courses in areas relevant to the position at the tertiary level;

• experience of teaching different profiles and levels of students, e.g. students across different disciplines, undergraduates and graduate students;

• a research agenda and research experience relevant to English Language Teaching or Literacy Development.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• contribute to teaching and course development in the areas reflected in the position, and particularly in language teaching pedagogies, at the undergraduate and graduate levels. They may also be engaged in related activities such as supervision of teaching practice and undergraduate research projects;

• engage in research and maintain a good publication record;

• establish professional connections with local and international researchers and practitioners involved in the specific expertise area;

• undertake administrative and/or leadership roles and contribute to other service-related activities at the department or institution level.

We Offer

• An active and vibrant research environment and a highly collegial departmental culture;

• Excellent R&D infrastructure and opportunities for research funding;

• A competitive remuneration package and attractive benefits.

Application

Please submit your application together with the following to us through:

• 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 teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence, (maximum 2 pages);

• Student feedback on teaching (if available);

• A statement of research interests (maximum 2 pages);

• Statement on Service Contributions and Academic Leadership (if any);

• One sample publication; 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 14 August 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 [email protected].

Note to applicants

Only successful candidates will be notified (via email).

Hiring Institution: NIE