Assistant Professor in Medical History of Asia-Pacific

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Professor specializing in Medical History of Asia-Pacific. The successful candidate will conduct impactful research and participate in teaching and curriculum development at both undergraduate and graduate levels. A PhD in history or a related field, along with a robust publication record, is required. The position is tenure-track and offers opportunities for mentoring and securing grant funding. Applications will be accepted until December 22, 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in research with a strong publication record.
• Capacity to develop and deliver effective teaching.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research on the history of medicine in Asia or the Pacific.
• Participate in curriculum development and deliver courses.
• Mentor and supervise students and researchers.
• Participate in curriculum development.

Skills

Research excellence

Curriculum development

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in history or related field

Job description

Organisation/Company NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Research Field History Philosophy Religious sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Singapore Application Deadline 22 Dec 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

School of Humanities

Young, research intensive, and outward-looking Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities.

The School of Humanities (SoH) at NTU Singapore combines the highest quality research and teaching with practical engagement with the world. The School is committed to disciplinary excellence and interdisciplinary innovation, with a particular focus on Digital Humanities, Medical Humanities, Environmental Humanities and the study of Global Asia. It is part of NTU Singapore’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CoHASS), whose students and scholars actively collaborate in fields ranging from philosophy to design, to understand how people in Asia and beyond act in and make sense of a rapidly-changing, technological world. CoHASS is Asia’ s leading centre for innovative, interdisciplinary Humanities, Arts and Social Science research.

SoH invites outstanding academics to apply for the position of Assistant Professor inMedicalHistoryofAsia-Pacific (tenure-track). The successful candidate should have a proven track record of excellence in teaching, research, and publication.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting cutting-edge research on the history of medicine in Asia or the Pacific. The period of specialization is open and scholars of both Asia and the Pacific are invited to apply. However, a research program taking a transnational/global history approach or linking the Asia and Pacific regions will be an advantage.

In addition to developing their own research program, the successful candidate will actively participate in curriculum development, teaching and administrative/leadership duties, at a level that aligns with the expectations of a world-class, research-intensive university. The successful candidate will conduct courses on medical history and their other areas of expertise.

The succesful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop a robust, world-class research agenda and maintain a strong publication record;
• Secure research funding from competitive grants;
• Contribute to curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Deliver engaging and effective teaching;
• Mentor and supervise graduate students and/or postdoctoral researchers;
• Undertake administrative roles at the department and/or institution level.

Requirements:

• A PhD in history or in a related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in research, evidenced by a strong publication record and a well-developed plan for future research/publications.
• Demonstrated capacity to contribute to curriculum development and deliver excellent teaching.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferable to have success in securing grant funding.
• Preferable to have a demonstrated capacity to undertake administrative and service roles.
• Preferable to have a demonstrated capacity to supervise undergraduate and graduate students, research staff, and/or postdocs.

The School of Humanities seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status, family responsibilities, or disability.

Applicants may submit their applications through the NTU career portal by clicking on the “Apply” button.

Please provide the following in your application:

• Curriculum vitae (including records of competitive grants and graduate supervision, if applicable);
• Teaching statement;
• Records of teaching evaluations (if available);
• Two (2) writing samples;
• Names and contact details of at least three (3) referees.

The closing date for applications is 22 December 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.