40 Linguistics jobs in Singapore

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Department of English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies ( at the National University of Singapore invites applications for a Lecturer appointment on the Educator Track Scheme, to begin in July 2025.

The purpose of the NUS Educator Track Scheme is to attract, nurture, and retain qualified and effective faculty members who approach teaching as a scholarly practice, and who therefore reflect systematically on their teaching. The Educator Track is a progressive career track (Lecturer > Senior Lecturer > Associate Professor > Professor) prioritizing evidence of sustained impact on student learning and educational leadership. The initial appointment will be made on a 3-year contract.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory general linguistics as well as advanced courses in discourse studies using approaches, for example, from Conversation Analysis, Pragmatics, Systemic Functional Linguistics, Critical Discourse Studies, Corpus-Assisted Discourse Analysis, or Narrative Analysis. The teaching load on the Educator Track is equivalent to a 3:3 load (three courses per semester, totaling six per academic year). There will also be opportunities to supervise student research.

Applications must include the following documents:

1. A brief cover letter highlighting the applicant's educational and research background and major accomplishments in teaching, as well as courses that the applicant would be interested in teaching;
2. A complete curriculum vitae, including the contact information of four academic referees (including the applicant's main PhD supervisor);
3. A teaching portfolio comprisinga Preface (maximum 300 words) that should be a distilled summary of the applicant's key contributions to student learning and educational leadership (if applicable), guided by their teaching philosophy, and
   
   a Teaching Statement (maximum 3,000 words, excluding appendices) that focuses on evidence of student learning and educational leadership (if applicable). Non-exhaustive examples of such evidence include the applicant's reflections on their educational approach/teaching philosophy (required), information on courses taught and sample course materials (required), and student feedback (required). Appendices must not exceed 30 pages.
   
   

A reasonable monthly salary range estimate for this position is SGD5750 - SGD8000. For full consideration, please submit a complete application by December 15th, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Enquiries may be directed to Further information about working at NUS is available at

Applicants should have a PhD in Linguistics and a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

1. A brief cover letter highlighting the applicant's educational and research background and major accomplishments in teaching, as well as courses that the applicant would be interested in teaching;
2. A complete curriculum vitae, including the contact information of four academic referees (including the applicant's main PhD supervisor);
3. A teaching portfolio comprisinga Preface (maximum 300 words) that should be a distilled summary of the applicant's key contributions to student learning and educational leadership (if applicable), guided by their teaching philosophy, and
   a Teaching Statement (maximum 3,000 words, excluding appendices) that focuses on evidence of student learning and educational leadership (if applicable). Non-exhaustive examples of such evidence include the applicant's reflections on their educational approach/teaching philosophy (required), information on courses taught and sample course materials (required), and student feedback (required). Appendices must not exceed 30 pages.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Department of English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies ( ) at the National University of Singapore invites applications for a Lecturer appointment on the Educator Track Scheme, to begin in July 2025.

The purpose of the NUS Educator Track Scheme is to attract, nurture, and retain qualified and effective faculty members who approach teaching as a scholarly practice, and who therefore reflect systematically on their teaching. The Educator Track is a progressive career track (Lecturer > Senior Lecturer > Associate Professor > Professor) prioritizing evidence of sustained impact on student learning and educational leadership. The initial appointment will be made on a 3-year contract.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory general linguistics as well as advanced courses in discourse studies using approaches, for example, from Conversation Analysis, Pragmatics, Systemic Functional Linguistics, Critical Discourse Studies, Corpus-Assisted Discourse Analysis, or Narrative Analysis. The teaching load on the Educator Track is equivalent to a 3:3 load (three courses per semester, totaling six per academic year). There will also be opportunities to supervise student research.

Applications must include the following documents:

1. A brief cover letter highlighting the applicant’s educational and research background and major accomplishments in teaching, as well as courses that the applicant would be interested in teaching;
2. A complete curriculum vitae, including the contact information of four academic referees (including the applicant’s main PhD supervisor);
3. A teaching portfolio comprisinga Preface (maximum 300 words) that should be a distilled summary of the applicant’s key contributions to student learning and educational leadership (if applicable), guided by their teaching philosophy, and
   a Teaching Statement (maximum 3,000 words, excluding appendices) that focuses on evidence of student learning and educational leadership (if applicable). Non-exhaustive examples of such evidence include the applicant’s reflections on their educational approach/teaching philosophy (required), information on courses taught and sample course materials (required), and student feedback (required). Appendices must not exceed 30 pages.
   

A reasonable monthly salary range estimate for this position is SGD5750 - SGD8000. For full consideration, please submit a complete application by December 15th, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Enquiries may be directed to . Further information about working at NUS is available at .

Applicants should have a PhD in Linguistics and a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Research Associate (Linguistics) page is loadedResearch Associate (Linguistics) Apply locations NTU Main Campus, Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R00021530

The School of Humanities is looking for a Research Associate to support LanTERN (Language Evolution through Trees, Entropies, Reconstruction, and Networks), a project investigating the linguistic and cultural histories of East and Southeast Asia.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include conducting independent research, participating in project events, contributing to academic discussions and dissemination, supporting data curation, tracking project milestones, and assisting with report preparation. The role offers an excellent opportunity to engage in both traditional and computational linguistic research as part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary team.

Job Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in linguistics or a relevant field

• Strong interest in linguistics research, particularly in language evolution and endangered languages

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) for effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders

• Proficiency in data processing tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Excel) and office applications

• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively, while also collaborating within a team-oriented environment

• Basic knowledge of data management practices (e.g., organising and securely storing research materials) is an advantage

• Prior experience in data management or multilingual research is advantageous

• Experience in linguistics or multilingual research is preferred, though not a strict requirement

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU ( ).

Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district.

Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

Research Associate (Linguistics) page is loaded

Research Associate (Linguistics)

The School of Humanities is looking for a Research Associate to support LanTERN (Language Evolution through Trees, Entropies, Reconstruction, and Networks), a project investigating the linguistic and cultural histories of East and Southeast Asia.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include conducting independent research, participating in project events, contributing to academic discussions and dissemination, supporting data curation, tracking project milestones, and assisting with report preparation. The role offers an excellent opportunity to engage in both traditional and computational linguistic research as part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary team.

Job Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in linguistics or a relevant field

• Strong interest in linguistics research, particularly in language evolution and endangered languages

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) for effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders

• Proficiency in data processing tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Excel) and office applications

• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively, while also collaborating within a team-oriented environment

• Basic knowledge of data management practices (e.g., organising and securely storing research materials) is an advantage

• Prior experience in data management or multilingual research is advantageous

• Experience in linguistics or multilingual research is preferred, though not a strict requirement

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU ( ).

Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district.

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Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include conducting independent research, participating in project events, contributing to academic discussions and dissemination, supporting data curation, tracking project milestones, and assisting with report preparation. The role offers an excellent opportunity to engage in both traditional and computational linguistic research as part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary team.
Job Requirements:
A Master’s degree in linguistics or a relevant field
Strong interest in linguistics research, particularly in language evolution and endangered languages
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) for effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in data processing tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Excel) and office applications
Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively, while also collaborating within a team-oriented environment
Basic knowledge of data management practices (e.g., organising and securely storing research materials) is an advantage
Prior experience in data management or multilingual research is advantageous
Experience in linguistics or multilingual research is preferred, though not a strict requirement
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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced lecturer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching introductory general linguistics as well as advanced courses in discourse studies using approaches from Conversation Analysis, Pragmatics, Systemic Functional Linguistics, Critical Discourse Studies, Corpus-Assisted Discourse Analysis, or Narrative Analysis.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Linguistics and a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. They will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

• About the Role:
• This is a Lecturer appointment on the Educator Track Scheme, which aims to attract, nurture, and retain qualified and effective faculty members who approach teaching as a scholarly practice.
• The role involves teaching a range of courses, including introductory general linguistics and advanced courses in discourse studies.
• The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate sustained impact on student learning and educational leadership.

• A PhD in Linguistics
• Strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders

The National University of Singapore offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a reasonable monthly salary range estimate of SGD5750 - SGD8000.

The university also provides opportunities for professional development and growth, as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.

To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application by December 15th, 2024.

Please include the following documents: a brief cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae, and a teaching portfolio comprising a Preface and a Teaching Statement.

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