Visiting Professor in Applied Linguistics

Overview

The English Language and Literature Department (ELL) at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, invites qualified individuals to apply for the Visiting Professor position in Applied Linguistics. 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

We are seeking individuals with expertise and a proven track record in fields related to applied linguistics and with relevant PhD qualifications. They should demonstrate an excellent record of scholarly achievement and leadership, with expertise that will advance the department’s teaching and research missions.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as related activities such as thesis examination;

• contribute to the activities organized by one of the research groups in the department;

• deliver research seminars for ELL faculty;

• organize a research panel with ELL faculty at a local or regional conference or a webinar (if feasible);

• deliver 1-2 Professional Development sessions for ELL doctoral students about publishing and life in academia (or similar);

• participate in departmental events and activities, including attending talks and seminars;

• provide mentoring sessions for ELL faculty and doctoral students.

Emoluments

The commencing salary will depend on the candidates' qualifications, experience, and the level of appointment offered.

Application

Interested applicants are invited to submit their application including a detailed Curriculum Vitae with a full publication list. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The closing date for applications is 3 April 2026. All applications and materials submitted will be held in strict confidence.