The Centre for English Language Communication (CELC), National University of Singapore invites applications for full-time non-tenure track teaching positions, as follows:
Candidates will be appointed to levels depending on qualifications.
Successful applicants for instructor position should possess:
- a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics, TESOL or a related field
- a sound record of and strong commitment to teaching, preferably with some experience at the tertiary level
Successful applicants will be required to:
- teach various courses at undergraduate and/or graduate levels
- serve the Centre and the University through involvement in ELT-related projects and activities
Successful applicant for lecturer position should possess:
- a PhD or Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics, TESOL or a related field (content area specialists with a strong interest in teaching writing are also welcome to apply)
- a sound record of and strong commitment to teaching, with a minimum of three years’ experience at the tertiary level
Evidence of scholarly output would be advantageous.
Successful applicants will be required to:
- develop and teach various courses at undergraduate and/or graduate levels
- undertake pedagogical research
- serve the Centre and the University through involvement in ELT-related projects and activities
About the Centre
The Centre runs a range of courses, which include English Proficiency, English for Academic Purposes, English for Specific Purposes, Professional Communication, Critical Thinking and Writing, Interdisciplinary Writing, English for Graduate Students, and Thesis Writing. The Centre is also responsible for delivering a content-based writing programme (Ideas and Exposition) within the new University Town residential college system. Additionally, it runs courses and special programmes for the University’s corporate and administrative staff. Applicants can find full course descriptions on the CELC website.
The Centre runs a range of courses, which include English Proficiency, English for Academic Purposes, English for Specific Purposes, Professional Communication, Critical Thinking and Writing, Interdisciplinary Writing, English for Graduate Students, and Thesis Writing. The Centre is also responsible for delivering a content-based writing programme (Ideas and Exposition) within the new University Town residential college system. Additionally, it runs courses and special programmes for the University’s corporate and administrative staff. Applicants can find full course descriptions on the CELC website.
Additional Information
The commencing salary is competitive and will depend on the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Successful applicants will be required to commence work either in July or December 2014, though a July 2014 start is preferable. Shortlisted applicants will be notified within one month of the closing date.
The commencing salary is competitive and will depend on the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Successful applicants will be required to commence work either in July or December 2014, though a July 2014 start is preferable. Shortlisted applicants will be notified within one month of the closing date.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit a covering letter which addresses their suitability for the position for which they are applying. The letter should be sent via email to celcrecruit@nus.edu.sg with the following documents:
Applicants should submit a covering letter which addresses their suitability for the position for which they are applying. The letter should be sent via email to celcrecruit@nus.edu.sg with the following documents:
- a detailed curriculum vitae, with names and addresses (including email) of three referees and a statement of current and expected remuneration
- copies of degree scrolls
- student/staff evaluations of courses taught in the last two years
- a statement of teaching philosophy and methodology (max. 1,000 words)
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to provide additional documents to support their application.
Closing date: 31 July 2014
