Assistant / Associate Professor in English Language and Literacy Education (Primary level /Young learners) (ELL) [NIE]

Overview

The English Language and Literature Department (ELL) at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, invites qualified applicants to apply for the Assistant Professor / Associate Professor position in the area of English Language and Literacy Education (Primary level /Young learners), with a preference for candidates with research and teaching experience in multilingual settings. 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 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 the area of English Language and Literacy education 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);
• an established track record of academic research, presentations, relevant publications in reputable peer-reviewed international journals in the area of English Language and Literacy at the primary level/for young learners and preferably within multilingual settings;
• an established record of excellent teaching and supervision in relevant areas at undergraduate or graduate levels (preferably both); and
• demonstrate academic leadership and service in their university and department, and in the profession.

Additional requirements for Associate Professor:

• Excellent track record as an Assistant/Associate Professor in reputable universities;
• An excellent record in securing and managing competitive grants, producing impactful research results, and engaging in innovative, collaborative research pursuits; and
• Good international network of scholarly collaborators.

The following are preferred qualifications/experiences for the position:

Experience as an English language/literacy teacher in K-12 settings; and Experience as teacher or teacher educator in multilingual settings.

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 thesis supervision and examination;
• develop a robust research agenda and maintain a strong publication record;
• undertake administrative and/or leadership 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; and
• (For Associate Professor level) mentor junior faculty members and serve in NIE / NTU committees, and offer professional services to schools, to the Singapore Ministry of Education, and to other public education-related organizations if requested.

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 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 30 August 2024 or until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified (via email).

Other Information

For enquiries, interested applicants may write to Associate Professor Csilla Weninger, Head of ELL, at head.ell@nie.edu.sg.

Hiring Institution: NIE

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