Overview

The Humanities and Social Studies Education (HSSE) Department at NIE/NTU combines the expertise of scholars and experienced education specialists in history, geography and social studies to deliver impactful research and teacher education programmes. We offer an extensive range of courses focused on both classroom pedagogy and disciplinary content relevant to history, geography, and social studies educators, curriculum specialists, undergraduate teaching scholars and higher degree students. HSSE scholarship in educational practice ─ as well as in the disciplines of history, geography, and social studies ─ is relevant to a range of 21st Century issues fundamental to the preparation of professionals interested in teaching careers, school leadership and educational specialisations. HSSE also has several collaborative projects focused on sustainability and disciplinary thinking that focus on innovations designed to lead practice and guide change in education.

HSSE department intends to appoint a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Social Studies Education, with an interest in Asia and comparative approaches, focusing on any of the following:

• Social Studies Pedagogy
• Citizenship Studies
• Multiculturalism
• Inquiry-Based Learning

This position will provide the suitable applicant with opportunity to conduct research in his / her area of specialization and teach social studies education at the world's #15-ranked university (QS World University Rankings 2025). In addition, there will be unique opportunities to work with academic geographers, historians and educational research scientists and explore social studies education research in primary and secondary school contexts through collaborative research projects.

Requirements

Successful candidates must have:

• A doctorate in Social Studies, Social Studies Education, Education or a related field from an internationally acclaimed institution at the time of appointment
• Specialization in any of the following areas with an interest in Asia and in comparative approaches: social studies pedagogy, citizenship studies, multiculturalism, inquiry-based learning, or a related field
• A good track record in research, including publications with high-ranking journals and presses, or a promising trajectory in research and publication for early career scholars
• A good track record of teaching, preferably at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• Familiarity with the Singapore Social Studies curriculum and the Singapore education system would be highly advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and technology skills and dedication to academic teaching excellence and collegiality

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Teach Social Studies Education courses in HSSE's initial teacher preparation and graduate programmes, including supervision of student teachers in their teaching practice in school and supervision of graduate research and coursework students
• Lead in conceptualization and implementation of strategies for professional development in Social Studies Education for in-service teachers in Singapore
• Develop a sustainable and productive research programme in the area of Social Studies Education including applying for grants and publishing in reputable journals or other outlets in the field of Social Studies Education
• Establish professional connections with local and international researchers and practitioners in Social Studies Education
• Share expertise with NIE colleagues through various platforms
• Assist in administrative work in the Department and in NIE

Application

Interested applicants are to provide, in your application, the following documents :

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (including records of competitive grants and graduate supervision, if applicable)
• Teaching statement
• Teaching evaluation, if applicable
• Research statement
• Writing samples
• Names and contact details of at least three (3) referees for appointments

We strongly recommend that you complete the following documents found on NIE website as part of your application.

Closing Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Other Information
For enquiries, interested applicants may write to Associate Professor Ivy Maria Lim, Head of HSSE at ivy.lim@nie.edu.sg.

Note to applicants

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

Hiring Institution: NIE