Lecturer in Language and Communication Centre

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Singapore is seeking a Lecturer for its Language and Communication Centre. The ideal candidate should hold a PhD in relevant fields and have experience in teaching academic writing. Responsibilities include teaching and conducting research in communication skills. The university supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications are invited through the NTU career portal, with a closing date of 3 January 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant fields, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Evidence of research in communication skills in academic settings.
• Active research agenda in relevant disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Teach communication courses to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Conduct research in the field of Language and Communication.

Skills

Teaching academic writing

Research in disciplinary communication

Interest in new media and digital literacy

Education

PhD in Applied Linguistics, English for Academic Purposes, Linguistics, Education, Literature, or Rhetoric and Composition

Degrees in the Sciences and Engineering

Job description

Overview

School of Humanities
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Lecturer in Language and Communication Centre

Young, research intensive, and outward-looking NTU Singapore is ranked among the world’s top universities.

The School of Humanities (SoH) at NTU Singapore combines the highest quality research and teaching with practical engagement with the world. The School is committed to disciplinary excellence and interdisciplinary innovation, with a particular focus on Digital Humanities, Medical Humanities, Environmental Humanities and the study of Global Asia. It is part of NTU Singapore’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CoHASS), whose students and scholars actively collaborate in fields ranging from philosophy to design, to understand how people in Asia and beyond act in and make sense of a rapidly-changing, technological world. CoHASS is Asia’s leading centre for innovative, interdisciplinary Humanities, Arts and Social Science research.

The Language and Communication Centre (LCC) in SoH offers communication courses to undergraduate and graduate students across the university, particularly in the disciplines of engineering, the humanities, sciences, and social sciences.

Position

The School of Humanities seeks to fill one Lecturer position in LCC. Candidates who have the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• PhD in Applied Linguistics, English for Academic Purposes, Linguistics, Education, Literature, or Rhetoric and Composition
• Degrees in the Sciences and Engineering will be considered if the candidate can show evidence of research in disciplinary communication skills
• Experience in teaching academic and/or discipline-specific writing
• Interest in new media and digital literacy is a plus
• An active research agenda

Responsibilities include teaching academic writing and communication skills, and conducting research.

Commitment to Diversity and Equality

The School of Humanities seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status, family responsibilities, or disability.

Application Process

Applicants may submit their applications through the NTU career portal (https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Lecturer-in-Language-and-Communication-Centre_R00022806) by clicking on the “Apply” button.

Please provide the following in your application:

1. Cover letter;
2. Curriculum vitae (including records of competitive grants and graduate supervision, if applicable);
3. Teaching statement;
4. Records of teaching evaluations (if available);
5. Research statement;
6. Two (2) writing samples;
7. Names and contact details of at least three (3) referees.

The closing date for applications is 3 January 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.