The Visiting Professor (Chinese) is expected to teach Chinese language or related courses, prepare lectures and learning materials, assess student work, and contribute to academic activities. Requirements typically include a relevant doctorate or strong postgraduate qualifications, university-level teaching experience, subject expertise, and excellent Chinese and English communication skills. The successful candidate should demonstrate effective classroom teaching, cultural awareness, professionalism, and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty and students. Experience in curriculum development, research, or educational technology may be advantageous. As a visiting appointment, the role may also involve supporting seminars, public lectures, student advising, and other duties agreed with the host school.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major public research university located in Singapore. It is internationally recognized for engineering, technology, science, business, education, medicine, humanities, and social sciences. The university operates a large, multicultural campus and attracts students, researchers, and faculty from around the world. NTU places strong emphasis on research excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and global partnerships. Its academic community includes several colleges, schools, research institutes, and enterprise initiatives. Visiting professors typically join a host school for a defined period, contributing through teaching, academic exchange, research collaboration, guest lectures, and engagement with students or faculty. The university offers a highly international working environment, supported by Singapore’s strong infrastructure, efficient public services, and position as a regional education and business hub.
Singapore offers strong opportunities in education, research, technology, finance, healthcare, engineering, and international business. It is a multicultural island city where English is widely used, while Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil are also official languages. Daily life is convenient, safe, and highly connected, with reliable public transport, excellent healthcare, diverse food, shopping, parks, and cultural attractions. Housing is available through private apartments, condominiums, and public HDB flats, although central areas can be expensive. Employment passes are generally required for foreign professionals; the employer usually applies through Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. Visiting academics should confirm whether their appointment uses an Employment Pass, S Pass, or another relevant pass. Before relocating, arrange housing, insurance, banking, tax registration, and school or family needs. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain.
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