Assistant Professor in Mathematics Education and Science of Learning - NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Roles & Responsibilities

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 Mathematics & Mathematics Education Department (MME) invites applicants with an earned doctorate and research portfolio in Mathematics Education, Statistics, Science of Learning (SoL) and / or Neuroeducation for Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (with or without tenure) position. This is an excellent opportunity for outstanding scholars to engage in a dynamic department to advance our education and research goals.

Requirements

• Doctorate in a relevant field (Mathematics Education, Statistics, Science of Learning (SoL), Neuroeducation)
• Strong record of publications in reputable, peer-reviewed international journals
• Demonstrated excellence in grant leadership as a Principal Investigator (PI)
• Proven excellence in teaching at the university level
• Expertise in Science of Learning / Neuroeducation for research
• Expertise in Statistics for both research and teaching
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven leadership of diverse, multicultural teams
• Understanding and enthusiasm for working in Singapore and Asia, with a cultural appreciation for the region

Additional Requirements for Full / Associate Professor :

Responsibilities :

This position involves the development and teaching of curriculum and courses, and the development and conduct of research in the Mathematics Education, Statistics, Science of Learning (SoL) and / or Neuroeducation. A successful candidate will be involved in :

Application

Please submit your application together with the following to us through : https : / / ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com / Careers / job / NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore / Professor-Associate-Professor-in-Mathematics-Education-and-Science-of-Learning MME-and-SoLEC NIE-_R00019339-1

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 21 Oct 2025 or until the position is filled.

Other Information

More information can be found at https : / / www.ntu.edu.sg / nie / about-us / academic-departments / mathematics-and-mathematics-education and https : / / www.ntu.edu.sg / nie / science-of-learning-in-education-centre .

Preliminary communication can be directed to Assoc Prof Teo Wei Peng at weipeng.teo@nie.edu.sg and Wah Shih Fen at shihfen.wah@nie.edu.sg .

Note to applicants

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

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Excellent Communication Skills

Mathematics Education

Leadership

Teaching

Interpersonal Skills

Mathematics

Research and Development

Mentorship

Grants

Statistics

Publications

Curriculum Development