34.2249, Jobs: Tamil; Applied Linguistics, Discipline of Linguistics, Linguistic Theories: Assistant/Associate Professor in Linguistics (Tamil Language), National Institute of Education

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Subject: 34.2249, Jobs: Tamil; Applied Linguistics, Discipline of Linguistics, Linguistic Theories: Assistant/Associate Professor in Linguistics (Tamil Language), National Institute of Education

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Date: 17-Jul-2023
From: Hui Mei Yee [huimei.yee at nie.edu.sg]
Subject: Tamil; Applied Linguistics, Discipline of Linguistics, Linguistic Theories: Assistant/Associate Professor in Linguistics (Tamil Language), National Institute of Education

University or Organization: National Institute of Education
Department: Asian Languages and Cultures Academic Group
Job Location: , Singapore
Web Address: https://www.nie.edu.sg/our-people/academic-groups/asian-l
anguages-and-cultures
Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor in Linguistics (Tamil
Language)
Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Discipline of Linguistics;
Linguistic Theories

Required Language(s): Tamil (tam)

Description:

Asian Languages and Cultures Academic Group

The Asian Languages and Cultures Academic Group (ALC) at the National
Institute of Education in Singapore comprises the Chinese, Malay, and
Tamil Divisions. ALC’s vision is to work towards the mission of NIE
and establish ALC as a Centre of Excellence for Chinese, Malay and
Tamil Languages, Literature, Culture and Education. We aim to nurture
excellent teacher-researchers devoted to the development and promotion
of mother tongue language education, Asian values and cultures as
pillars of Singapore’s national identity and harmony. Mother tongue
language teachers who enroll in our programmes can expect to receive a
firm academic foundation with current knowledge in education research.
ALC’s research places emphasis on high-impact interdisciplinary
content, pedagogical innovation, challenging existing theories and
extending the prevalent boundary of Asian studies.

ALC invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for faculty
positions in the Tamil Language and Culture Division. The Tamil
division of ALC provides training for Tamil language teachers through
both pre-service, in-service, and professional development programmes
in Singapore.

Requirements
Successful candidates must have:
 - A doctoral degree in Linguistics (Tamil Language)
 - Extensive experience in teaching linguistic content knowledge,
spoken Tamil, written Tamil (especially Tamil alphabet), phonology,
grammar, and lexicon
 - An interest in the related fields of bilingualism, second language
acquisition, and/or teaching Tamil as a mother tongue or second
language will be an advantage
 - Standard native or near-native competence in oral and written Tamil
and English
 - Sufficient knowledge of the Singapore curriculum and the Singapore
educational system
 - Sufficient knowledge of the Global Tamil Curriculum and the
education system for international schools

Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to:
 - Teach undergraduate and postgraduate level courses in Tamil
(linguistics subject knowledge and related pedagogy in the Tamil
language)
 - Supervise and mentor undergraduate student teachers in their school
teaching practice
 - Supervise Masters and PhD dissertation work
 - Lead or collaborate on funded research projects and maintain a
strong research and publication record
 - Undertake any administrative duties required as exigencies of
service
 - (For Associate Professor level) mentor young faculty members and
serve in the NIE / NTU committees, and offer professional services to
schools, the Ministry of Education and other public education-related
organizations on a request basis

Other Information
 - More information on ALC can be found at https://www.nie.edu.sg/our-
people/academic-groups/asian-languages-and-cultures.
 - For enquiries, interested applicants may write to the Assistant
Head/ALC (Tamil) listed below. Please note that only shortlisted
candidates will be notified (via email)

Application
Please submit your application using the web address below with the
following documents:
 - Detailed curriculum vitae, which should include current teaching
experience and areas of research interest
 - A research statement
 - A teaching statement
 - A list of publications
 - Names and email addresses of at least three referees
 - Any other documents beyond those listed here that demonstrate your
qualifications and credentials

Mailing Address for Applications:
Web Address for Applications: https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Career
s/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Associate-Assistant-Professor-in-Lingu
istics--Tamil-Language---ALC---NIE-_R00014247
Contact Information:
        Assistant Head/ALC (Tamil) Associate Professor Seetha Lakshmi
        Email: seetha.lakshmi at nie.edu.sg

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