Assistant Professor in Educational Policy/ Curriculum

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 PCL Department invites qualified candidates who share our mission to apply for the Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position in Educational Policy/Curriculum. This position requires a deep understanding of educational policy and curriculum. Educational policymaking and curriculum studies are dynamic fields that raise and attempt to answer questions about the purposes of education, the objectives (both societal and individual) that it is designed to attain, the methods for attaining them and the tools for measuring success. Additionally, questions relating to educational policy and curriculum are essential for navigating the complexities of today’s educational landscape.

Requirements

• A PhD in educational policy/curriculum or related fields (such as educational policy analysis, educational reform, comparative education, economics of education, sociology of education, curriculum theory, or curriculum design and evaluation). The ideal candidate will have expertise in key areas of educational policy/curriculum that include the relationship between theory and practice, the wider social context within which policy and curriculum decision-making and implementation occur, and the culture within which schools are located. (Applicants who are nearing completion of their doctoral studies will be considered but PhD must be in hand for the appointment);
• A strong research record in educational policy/curriculum, demonstrated by publications in high-ranking journals and presses, or, for early career scholars, a promising research and publication trajectory;
• A good teaching record with a positive impact on student learning across all levels, including both graduate and undergraduate courses, as well as in pre-service and in-service teacher training programmes;
• A proven record of service and a passion for making a positive impact in the field of education;
• Familiarity with the Singapore education system would be highly advantageous; and
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and technology skills, combined with a commitment to academic research, teaching excellence, and collegiality.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Contribute to teaching and course development at the pre-service, in-service, undergraduate, and graduate levels;
• Provide individualized supervision to student teachers during their teaching practice, including classroom observations and feedback;
• Guide and supervise higher degree students in designing, conducting, and completing their research studies or projects;
• Plan, develop, and implement strategies for professional development;
• Develop a robust research agenda, secure competitive research grants, and publish research in reputable journals or other outlets customary in the field of educational policy/curriculum;
• Undertake administrative and/or leadership roles and contribute to service-related activities at the department or institution level;
• Develop and maintain strong professional networks with local and international researchers and practitioners in educational policy/curriculum; and
• Share teaching or research expertise with NIE colleagues through various learning and sharing platforms.

Application

Please submit your application together with the following:

• 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); and
• Two sample publications.

Closing Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Other Information

More information on PCL can be found at https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us/academic-departments/policy-curriculum-and-leadership.

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