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Senior Librarian, Academic Engagement
Role summary
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The Senior Librarian, Academic Engagement is expected to develop and deliver information-literacy instruction, support teaching and learning, build strong relationships with faculty and students, and promote effective use of library resources and research services. Requirements typically include a recognised degree, professional library or information-science qualification, substantial academic-library experience, and strong knowledge of research databases, digital scholarship, and learning technologies. The successful candidate should communicate confidently, collaborate across departments, manage projects, and demonstrate initiative in improving user experience. Experience designing workshops, supporting curriculum development, evaluating library services, and mentoring colleagues would be advantageous.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 5,600+ a month at 23 (6,000 from January 2027), more with age, plus 40 COMPASS points; a degree from a top-tier university scores 20 of them.
Before you apply: Schools want a degree and often a teaching qualification, and some places license teachers before you can teach: schools maintained by councils in England, and schools in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Thailand. Ask which licence your post needs.
Watch for: The post is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first; teacher aides and infant caregivers in licensed childcare centres are on the Work Permit list for South Asians and Filipinos since September 2026.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: COMPASS points framework. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Education jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a major research-intensive university in Singapore, known internationally for its strengths in engineering, science, technology, business, education, and interdisciplinary research. Located on a large, green campus in the western part of Singapore, NTU serves a diverse community of undergraduate, postgraduate, academic, and professional staff. The university operates the Nanyang Technological University Library, which supports teaching, learning, research, digital scholarship, and open access. NTU is also closely connected with industry and international academic partners, providing employees with opportunities to work in a highly international and innovative environment. Its staff community includes professionals from many countries, and the university generally offers a structured public-sector-style employment environment with opportunities for professional development.