Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in English Language and Literacy Development (ELL) [NIE]

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 and Literacy Development (Primary 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 or Literacy 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);
• experience teaching English at the primary level, preferably in Singapore schools;
• 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;
• experience of research in areas relevant to English Language or Literacy, and
• demonstrate academic leadership and service in their university and department, and in the profession.

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 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 :

• 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, and student feedback on teaching (maximum 2 pages);
• A statement of research interests (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 10 January 2025 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

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