Part-time Tutor (Centre for English Language Communication)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Singapore seeks a Part-time Tutor to enhance English language competencies and academic skills for undergraduate and postgraduate students. This role involves teaching critical thinking, academic writing, and professional communication courses. Ideal candidates will have a master's or doctoral degree in English language or related fields and teaching experience in higher education is preferred. Applications for the part-time teaching position should be submitted as a single PDF file via the designated portal.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree required in English language or related field.
• Experience in teaching higher education viewed favourably.
• Evidence of research, written output, or industrial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enhance English language competencies and academic skills of students.
• Teach courses on critical thinking, academic writing, and professional communication.

Skills

Teaching academic writing

Professional communication skills

Critical thinking

Written communication

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in English language or related field

Master’s or doctoral degree in humanities or social sciences

Job description

Part-time Tutor (Centre for English Language Communication)

Job Description

The Centre for English Language Communication (CELC) plays a pivotal role in enhancing the English language competencies and academic skills of undergraduate and postgraduate students at the National University of Singapore. Courses that the Centre offers foster skills such as critical thinking, academic writing, professional communication, and other academic literacy skills. Some of these courses are taught by Part‑Time Tutors, who play an instrumental role in helping CELC achieve its objectives. In line with the University’s interdisciplinary approach to education, we are expanding our search to strengthen our part‑time teaching team.

Selection Criteria

• A master’s or doctoral degree in English language, linguistics, applied linguistics, rhetoric and composition, communication studies or a related field.
• A master’s or doctoral degree in an academic field (e.g., humanities, social sciences, business, science, applied sciences) with evidence of expertise in teaching academic writing or professional communication skills.
• Experience in teaching in higher education will be viewed favourably.
• Evidence of research, written output (e.g., publications) or industrial experience in professional or business communication will be viewed favourably.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter
• CV
• Certificates
• Student feedback from the last 3 years (if applicable)
• A maximum of two reference letters

To apply for a part‑time teaching position with CELC, please submit the above documents as a single PDF file via the NUS Careers Portal in the CV upload section.

Academic Year & Application Timing

The NUS academic year, which consists of two semesters, begins in August and ends in April the following year (first semester Aug‑Nov; second semester Jan‑Apr). Applications are processed before each semester of the academic year.

Additional Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Centre for English Language Communication
Department: Centre for English Language Communication
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID: 30324