Assistant/Associate Professor in Physics

The Natural Sciences and Science Education (NSSE) at the National Institute of Education in Singapore is committed to discovery and innovation in sciences and science education. Comprising faculty from both science content and pedagogical disciplines, we adopt an inter-disciplinary approach to teaching and research. Our science education researchers focus mainly on maximizing the potential of every child through research on students' learning approaches and problem-solving skills, and work with teachers to develop models of creative teaching and new approaches to learning. Faculty members receive research support through internal and external grants, as well as access to world-class research facilities.

The NSSE invites applications for Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Physics to join its interdisciplinary team.

Requirements for applicants:

• A basic degree in Physics or Science and Engineering related subject and a PhD in Physics.

• Be able to teach undergraduate and postgraduate Physics courses in English.

• Good track record of publication in top-tier, peer-reviewed international journals and/or highly cited publications.

• Post-doctoral research experience and prior teaching experience at undergraduate/graduate level are desirable for Assistant Professor position and are must for Associate Professor position.

Additional points for consideration:

• Teaching qualifications, teaching experience in schools, familiarity with the Singapore education system and curriculum.

• Post-doctoral research experience for Assistant Professor.

• Leadership and administrative experience for Associate Professor.

• Prior experience in conducting professional development courses for teachers.

• Teaching and conducting research in multilingual and multicultural environments.

• Ability to contribute to teaching of advanced courses in molecular physics, spectroscopy, medical physics, clean energy and nuclear physics, optics, and photonics.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will include :

• conceptualizing, teaching, and grading undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Physics

• They will also be supervising students in physics projects (BSc, MSc and PhD), practicum attachments and course assignments

• They will also be expected to publish in top-tier, peer-reviewed international education journals and offer in service courses, consultancy and professional services to schools, the Ministry of Education, and other public education-related organizations upon request.

Successful candidates will be assigned to a teaching and research mentor. The current areas of physics research are molecular physics, plasma physics, quantum physics, lasers and optics, nuclear physics, spintronics, materials science and physics education. However, candidates are encouraged to develop new research programs and courses in areas of their interest.

The NSSE is an innovative global leader in research and education in science and technology, and the successful candidate will be expected to embody the core values of academic staff: passion, integrity, and commitment.

The position offers a 4-year contract position in the first instance, beginning earliest in Jan 2026.

Application

Please submit your application together with the following to us :

• detailed curriculum vitae, which should include areas of research interest

• expertise in biology/science education

• list of publications

• teaching/supervision experience, research grant writing/winning experience

• names and addresses, email addresses of at least three referees

Closing Date

The closing date for application is until the position is filled.

Other Information

For enquiries, interested applicants may write to Associate Professor Teo Tang Wee, Head of NSSE at copied to Ms Rebecca Ho, at

Note to applicants

We regret that only successful candidates will be notified (via email).