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Senior Librarian, Digital Scholarship & Education
Role summary
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The role requires a relevant degree in library and information science, education, digital humanities, or a related discipline, together with substantial professional experience in academic librarianship. Candidates should understand digital scholarship, research support, scholarly communication, information literacy, and emerging technologies. Strong communication, teaching, project management, consultation, and collaboration skills are expected. The successful candidate will design and deliver learning programmes, advise faculty and students on digital research methods and resources, support innovative scholarship, develop partnerships across the university, and contribute to library strategy. Familiarity with research data, open access, digital tools, and assessment practices would be advantageous. Experience working in a research-intensive university and the ability to manage several priorities independently are likely to be valued.
Can I work in Singapore?
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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 Singapore) is a major research-intensive university located in the western part of Singapore. It is internationally recognised for strengths in engineering, science, technology, business, education, humanities, and interdisciplinary research. NTU operates a large, diverse campus community and maintains partnerships with universities, companies, government agencies, and research organisations worldwide. The university places strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and the use of technology in teaching and research. Its libraries support students, faculty, researchers, and the wider academic community through collections, learning services, digital scholarship, research assistance, and specialist expertise. Working at NTU can offer exposure to an international academic environment, opportunities for professional development, and collaboration with colleagues from many disciplines and countries. Employment terms, benefits, and salary normally depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and the university’s applicable staff framework.