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 15 in the world for research impact in the field of Education.

The Natural Sciences and Science Education (NSSE) at the NIE in Singapore is committed to discovery and innovation in sciences and science education. Comprising faculty from both science content and pedagogical disciplines, we adopt an inter-disciplinary approach to teaching and research. Our science education researchers focus mainly on maximizing the potential of every child through research on students' learning approaches and problem-solving skills, and work with teachers to develop models of creative teaching and new approaches to learning. Faculty members receive research support through internal and external grants, as well as access to world-class research facilities.

The NSSE invites applications for Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Biology Education.

Requirements

Successful candidates must have:

- A basic degree in Biological Sciences and a PhD in education (specializing in science/biology education) [Candidates with PhD in science/biology education are preferred]

- Published in top-tier, peer-reviewed international education journals, and be able to teach in English

- Teaching qualifications, and it is desirable to have taught at secondary or primary level for at least 5 years and have leadership experience in school

- Post-doctoral research experience, prior experience in conducting professional development courses for teachers, and conducting research in multilingual and multicultural environments are desirable

- Compete for grants to support their research work

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

- Conceptualize, teach and grade pre-service and in-service courses in Curriculum Studies (e.g., pedagogy/methods, assessment, curriculum) in Biological Sciences Education, and graduate level courses in Science Education

- Supervise student teachers in practicum attachments and course assignments, and supervise MEd/PhD students. Involvement in course coordination will be required

- Additionally, academic staff members serve on committees in the academic group/NIE/NTU and offer consultancy and professional services to schools, the Ministry of Education and other public education-related organizations on a request basis

- Develop research programmes in areas of their interest and publish in top-tier, peer-reviewed international education journals.

The position is available from Jan 2026 onwards. The successful candidate will be offered a 4-year contract position in the first instance.

Application

Please submit your application together with the following to us through: https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Assistant-Associate-Professor-in-Biology-Education--NSSE---NIE-_R00020947

- your detailed curriculum vitae, which should include areas of research interest, expertise in biology/science education

- list of publications, teaching/supervision experience, research grant writing/winning experience

- names and addresses, email addresses of at least three referees.

Closing Date

The closing date for application is until the position is filled.

Other Information

More information on NSSE can be found at https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us/academic-departments/natural-sciences-and-science-education

For enquiries, interested applicants may write to Associate Professor Teo Tang Wee, Head of NSSE at tangwee.teo@nie.edu.sg copied to Ms Val Lee, at lilian.lee@nie.edu.sg

Note to applicants

Only successful candidates will be notified (via email).