Assistant Professor in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy

About the role

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, NIE is consistently ranked within the top 10 in the world for research impact in the field of Education. The Physical Education & Sports Science (PESS) Department at the National Institute of Education in Singapore offers programmes in teacher education specialising in physical education (PE) and the Sport Science & Management (SSM) undergraduate programme that provides academic and professional pathways to sports-related careers. PESS' postgraduate (Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy) programmes also provide PE teachers and sports practitioners opportunities to upgrade their professional knowledge. PESS prides itself on its international faculty with diverse and wide-ranging expertise. We are committed to educating our students to be independent, critical and creative thinkers and well-prepared practitioners in physical education, sports science, sports studies, sports management, and sports pedagogy. We provide up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge and aim to inspire, lead, and motivate our future youth. Faculty members have access to state-of-the-art sports science laboratories and fully-equipped sports facilities. We invite suitable applicants to apply for Assistant Professor in Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy. Applicants with physical education teaching experience in schools will have an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Application
• Please submit your application together with the following documents:
• A cover letter
• Your detailed curriculum vitae
• Research Impact Statement (up to 5 pages)
• Applicants should demonstrate the significance and impact of their research by addressing the following:
• Key Contributions : What are your most important research impacts to date?
• Evidence of Impact : How has your work influenced your field, policy, or practice? Provide evidence (e.g., publications, citations, policy uptake, industry adoption).
• Academic Impact : How has your work advanced theory, methods, or knowledge?
• Societal/Policy/Industry Impact (if applicable) : Describe influence on policy, regulation, industry standards, or broader society.
• Research Identity : What distinguishes your work? Articulate a clear and coherent research trajectory.
• Contribution and Leadership : Clarify your role in collaborative projects.
• Future Impact : Outline how your research will shape the field over the next 5-10 years
• Teaching Impact Statement (up to 3 pages)
• Applicants should demonstrate their impact on student learning and education by addressing:
• How you have enhanced student learning and engagement
• What teaching innovations or improvements you have implemented and why
• How you promote interdisciplinary thinking
• How you incorporate experiential and collaborative learning
• How you have contributed to a positive teaching culture
• Three sample publications
• Applicants are encouraged to provide evidence to support their claims.
• Closing Date
• The closing date for applications is 30 June 2026 .
• Note to applicants
• Only successful candidates will be notified (via email

Requirements

• The successful candidates should satisfy the following criteria:
• A PhD in the area of physical education and sports pedagogy, or related areas
• A proven track record of research and publications in related areas, including the ability to secure and manage competitive grants and an emerging record of publications in reputable peer-reviewed international journals
• An excellent track record in university teaching and research in the related fields, preferably at an institution of good standing and a promising trajectory in research and publications
• Evidence of a good record in teaching physical education courses or sports coaching experience
• Experience in supervising graduate students
• Leadership in research management (e.g., research grants received) and experience in curriculum development

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