Assistant / Associate Professor in Geography Education

at  NTU Nanyang Technology University Main OfficeHR

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 Geography Education, with preferred specializations in any of the following:

• Geography Teacher Education
• Geography Teacher Professional Development
• Curriculum Development in Geography
• Classroom and Field-based Pedagogies in Geography
• Assessment and Evaluation in Geography

This position will provide the suitable applicant with opportunity to conduct research in his / her area of specialization and teach geography education at the world’s #15-ranked university (QS World University Rankings 2025). In addition, there will be unique opportunities to collaborate with academic geographers and explore geographic education research through the Sustainability Learning Lab and the IoT@NIE Learning Lab.

REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidates must have:

• A doctorate in Geography Education from an internationally acclaimed institution at the time of appointment
• Specialization in any of the following areas: geography teacher education, teacher professional development, curriculum development, classroom and field-based pedagogies, assessment and evaluation in geography
• 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 Geography curriculum and the Singapore education system would be highly advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and technology skills and dedication to academic teaching excellence and collegiality

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Teach Geography 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
• Plan, develop and lead in implementing strategies for professional development in Geography Education for in-service teachers in Singapore
• Develop a sustainable and productive research programme in the area of Geography Education including applying for grants and publishing in reputable journals or other outlets in the field of Geography Education
• Establish professional connections with local and international researchers and practitioners in Geography Education
• Share expertise with NIE colleagues through various platforms
• Assist in administrative work in the Department and in NIE