Assistant Professor Faculty

Singapore Management University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Asia is seeking an Assistant Professor for the School of Accountancy, focusing on accounting with specializations in artificial intelligence and sustainability. The role involves teaching, engaging in industry collaborations, and developing curricula. Candidates must possess a PhD in accounting and a strong teaching record. This full-time position is located in Singapore, offering exciting opportunities to influence the future of accounting education.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have outstanding records in teaching.
• A strong desire to serve the School is required.
• Commitment to pedagogical and curricula development expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting.
• Engage in industry partnerships and research.
• Develop new curricula in areas of specialization.

Skills

Specialization in AI

Pedagogical development

Industry engagement

Education

PhD degree in accounting

Job description

Overview

Assistant Professor (Education/Practice Track) Faculty (26000005)

A premier university in Asia, SMU is internationally recognised for its world‑class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU’s mission is to generate leading‑edge research with global impact and to produce broad‑based, creative, and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge‑based economy. SMU’s education is known for its highly interactive, collaborative, and project‑based approach to learning.

Home to over 13,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate professional and postgraduate research programmes, SMU comprises eight schools: School of Accountancy, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, School of Economics, School of Computing and Information Systems, Yong Pung How School of Law, School of Social Sciences, College of Integrative Studies, and College of Graduate Research Studies. SMU offers a wide range of bachelors', masters', and PhD degree programmes in the disciplinary areas associated with its schools, as well as in multidisciplinary combinations of these areas.

SMU emphasises rigorous, high‑impact, multi‑ and interdisciplinary research that addresses Asian issues of global relevance. SMU faculty members collaborate with leading international researchers and universities around the world, as well as with partners in the business community and public sector. SMU’s city campus is a modern facility located in the heart of downtown Singapore, fostering strategic linkages with business, government, and the wider community. www.smu.edu.sg

Established in 2001 as the second school in SMU, the School of Accountancy (SoA) offers the distinctive programmes: Bachelor of Accountancy, Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Science in Accounting (Data and Analytics), SMU‑ZJU Doctor of Business Administration (Accounting and Finance) and PhD in Accounting. The School pursues excellence by offering academic programmes that are responding to the needs of accounting and finance professionals. On the research front, SoA continues to receive international recognition for its research productivity. Since 2020, SoA has been ranked Top 3 in the world for Archival Research (All Topics and Financial Accounting) and Top 10 globally, in Citation Rankings and in All Areas and All Disciplines, in the Brigham Young University (BYU) accounting research rankings. The achievement is a strong testament to the commitment of SMU faculty towards developing high quality accounting research and placing SoA as a global leader among accounting schools in renowned universities.

http://accountancy.smu.edu.sg/

Qualifications

The position requires a PhD degree in accounting. We are interested in candidates specializing in any of the following areas: artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability. Candidates should have outstanding records in teaching and are expected to be involved in pedagogical and curricula development in their area of specialization at both the undergraduate and graduate level, possess potential in conducting research, and a strong desire to serve the School. Candidates applying for Practice Track faculty position should also have strong industry experience and are committed to being actively involved in industry engagement.

Application Procedures

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, and include detailed curriculum vitae, three written references, current papers, and any available teaching evaluations. Submit your application at: https://careers.smu.edu.sg/.

The three reference letters should be separately emailed to [e-mail] with the subject heading “Education Track Application”.

Additional Information

Primary location: Singapore. Position: Full Time. Organization: School of Accountancy. Job posting date: 15-Jan-2026.