Hwa Chong International School – Tooh Fee San Distinguished Professorship in Education and Artificial Intelligence

National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore

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 (NTU), NIE is consistently ranked within the top 10 in the world for research impact in the field of Education.

The Opportunity

NIE invites applications for the Hwa Chong International School (HCIS) – Tooh Fee San Distinguished Professorship in Education and Artificial Intelligence. The distinguished professorship will champion transformative research and innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and education.

The HCIS – Tooh Fee San Distinguished Professor in Education and Artificial Intelligence will

• Lead cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in AI and education

• Drive innovation in the design, implementation, and evaluation of AI-enabled pedagogies, curricula, and assessment

• Translate research into real-world educational impact, including collaboration with schools as testbeds for innovation

• Foster international collaborations with leading academics, industry partners, and educational institutions

• Contribute to strengthening Singapore’s position as a global hub for AI-enabled education

• Provide intellectual leadership through teaching, mentorship, and capacity building within NIE and NTU

Requirements

The ideal candidate should:

• Be an internationally recognised scholar with a distinguished track record of research and leadership in AI and education or related fields

• Demonstrate outstanding scholarly achievements, including high-impact publications and sustained research funding

• Exhibit strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation

• Have a proven record of academic leadership, mentorship, and global engagement

• Show the ability to translate research into practice and policy impact in education

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae through Workday.

For enquiries, interested applicants may write to Ms Yilian Wu.

Hiring Institution: NIE