Assistant Professor in Assessment and Evaluation

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Education (NIE), part of Nanyang Technological University, invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Assessment and Evaluation. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching across undergraduate, graduate, and professional education programmes in assessment, evaluation, applied measurement, and psychometrics.

The appointment will advance research and collaboration in educational assessment, with expectations to publish in journals, supervise graduate

Qualifications

• PhD in evaluation/assessment or equivalent by time of application.
• At least 4 years of excellent teaching, with innovative approaches and educational technology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop courses across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
• Conduct research informing educational practice and policy.
• Build an active research programme and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Establish collaborations with local and international academic communities.
• Contribute to curriculum development and programme leadership.
• Undertake administrative responsibilities and service within the department.
• Share expertise through seminars, workshops, and collaborative platforms.

Skills

Assessment & Evaluation

Applied Statistics

Psychometrics

Research Methodology

Educational Technology

Teaching

Interpersonal Communication

Education

PhD in evaluation/assessment/psychometrics

Job description

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 an Assistant Professor in Assessment and Evaluation. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching across undergraduate, graduate students and professional education programmes in the areas of assessment, evaluation, applied measurement, applied statistics, research methodology, or psychometrics.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A PhD or equivalent qualifications or will be acquiring the qualifications at the time of application in the area of evaluation and/or academic/psychological assessment.
• 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:

• 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.

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.

Note to applicants

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.