Lecturer up to Senior Lecturer in Special Needs Education

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

The Psychology and Child & Human Development (PCHD) Department is dedicated to developing evidence-based competencies in psychologists, counsellors, educators, and education specialists. Our faculty has expertise spanning educational and school psychology, counselling psychology, teacher education, early childhood education, special and inclusive education, learning sciences, motivation, cognitive science, and mental health.

We invite applications for a Lecturer up to Senior Lecturer in Special Needs Education. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching across undergraduate, graduate students and professional education programmes in the areas of Special Needs Education.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have:

• A doctorate degree in a relevant field, preferably with specialization in special needs education.
• At least 4 years of an excellent teaching record, including innovative approaches and use of educational technology.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The following will be advantageous:

• Familiar with the Singapore education system.
• Experience supervising graduate students (master’s and/or doctoral level).
• A record of practice-based or applied research with publications in reputable international journals.
• Success in securing research funding as Principal Investigator.
• Leadership or administrative experience in academic settings.
• Familiarity with, or ability to adapt to, diverse education systems and cultural contexts.
• Willingness to contribute to interdisciplinary teaching and collaboration.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach and develop courses at undergraduate, graduate, and professional development levels.
• Conduct research that informs educational practice and policy, particularly in teaching and learning.
• Build an active research programme and publish in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Establish collaborations with local and international academic and professional communities.
• Contribute to curriculum development, programme leadership, and institutional initiatives.
• Undertake administrative responsibilities and service within the department and institution.
• Share expertise through seminars, workshops, and collaborative platforms.

Application

Applicants should submit the following via the Workday (WD) system:

1. A cover letter outlining suitability for the position.
2. A curriculum vitae, including qualifications, teaching experience, research achievements, full publication list, and academic service.
3. Three sample publications
4. Research Impact Statement (up to 5 pages)

Applicants should demonstrate the significance and impact of their research by addressing the following:

• Key Contributions: What are your most important research impacts to date?
• Evidence of Impact: How has your work influenced your field, policy, or practice? Provide evidence (e.g., publications, citations, policy uptake, industry adoption).
• Academic Impact: How has your work advanced theory, methods, or knowledge?
• Societal/Policy/Industry Impact (if applicable): Describe influence on policy, regulation, industry standards, or broader society.
• Research Identity: What distinguishes your work? Articulate a clear and coherent research trajectory.
• Contribution and Leadership: Clarify your role in collaborative projects.
• Future Impact: Outline how your research will shape the field over the next 5–10 years

1. Teaching Impact Statement (up to 3 pages)

Applicants should demonstrate their impact on student learning and education by addressing:

• How have you enhanced student learning and engagement?
• What teaching innovations or improvements have you implemented, and why?
• How do you promote interdisciplinary thinking?
• How do you incorporate experiential and collaborative learning?
• How have you contributed to a positive teaching culture?

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 30 June 2026.

Additional Information

More information on the PCHD Department is available at: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us/academic-departments/psychology-and-child-human-development.

For enquiries, please contact Ms Joey Lim at joey.lim@nie.edu.sg.

Note to applicants

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.