36.2034, Jobs: Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Chinese Language/Linguistics Education, National Institute of Education

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Subject: 36.2034, Jobs: Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Chinese Language/Linguistics Education, National Institute of Education

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Date: 19-Jun-2025
From: Yee Hui Mei [huimei.yee at nie.edu.sg]
Subject: Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Chinese Language/Linguistics Education, National Institute of Education


Job Location: Singapore, Singapore
Web Address:
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us/academic-groups/asian-languages-and-cultures
Job Title: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Chinese Language/Linguistics
Education
Job Rank: Lecturer, Senior Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition

Description:
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 15
in the world for research impact in the field of Education.
The Asian Languages & Cultures (ALC) Department 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 enrol 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 a faculty
position in its Chinese Language and Culture division. The Chinese
division of ALC provides training for Chinese language teachers
through both pre-service and professional development programmes in
Singapore.
Requirements:
 - Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Applied Linguistics, with
a strong interest in at least one of the following: second/mother
tongue language acquisition, curriculum development, or teaching
pedagogy and evaluation
 - Diploma in Education or other teaching qualifications
 - Extensive experience in classroom teaching and teaching in higher
education
 - Experience in research and publication in education-related fields
 - Native or near-native competence in oral and written Chinese and
English
 - Demonstrate strong ability for effective undergraduate and graduate
level teaching
 - Sufficient knowledge of the Singapore curriculum and the Singapore
education system
 - Sufficient knowledge of the Global Chinese curriculum and the
education system in international schools (preferred).
Responsibilities:
 - Lead or collaborate on funded teaching-related research projects
and maintain a strong publication record
 - Teach undergraduate and postgraduate level courses in curriculum
development and pedagogy in the Chinese language
 - Supervise and mentor undergraduate student teachers in their school
teaching practice
 - Supervise master’s dissertation work
 - Undertake any administrative duties required as exigencies of the
service
 - Offer professional services to schools, the Ministry of Education,
and other public education-related organizations on a request basis
 - (For Senior Lecturer) Mentoring of young faculty members.
Application:
Please submit your application together with the following documents
to us through:
https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Lecturer---Senior-Lecturer-in-Chinese-Language---Linguistics-Education--ALC---NIE-_R00021080
 - 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 (in English and/or Chinese)
 - Names, addresses, email addresses and brief biography of three
academic referees
Please note that shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an
interview, 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 31 July 2025 or until the
position is filled.
Other Information:
More information on ALC can be found at
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us/academic-groups/asian-languages-and-cultures.
For enquiries on the available position, interested applicants may
email to the Assistant Head/ALC (Chinese), Dr Luo Qingming, at
qingming.luo at nie.edu.sg.
Note to Applicants:
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified (via
email).

Application Deadline: 31-Jul-2025
Web Address for Applications:
https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Lecturer---Senior-Lecturer-in-Chinese-Language---Linguistics-Education--ALC---NIE-_R00021080
Contact Information:
        Dr Luo Qingming
        Email: qingming.luo at nie.edu.sg



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