Assistant Professor

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Singapore is seeking a junior faculty member for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in management of technology and innovation. The successful candidate will focus on research in critical technologies like AI and biotech while enjoying a collegial and supportive academic environment. Excellent compensation, research support, and living in a vibrant region are key benefits of this role. This position requires a Ph.D. or near completion, as well as potential for research excellence and teaching experience.

Benefits

Subsidized housing

Relocation benefits

Generous start-up research grant

Ample faculty release time for travel

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or near completion in a relevant field.
• Potential to excel in research and teaching.
• Ability to contribute to the understanding of management of technology and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the field of technology and innovation.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in management.
• Engage with research grants and projects.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching experience

Understanding of emerging technologies

Theoretical approaches to innovation

Education

Ph.D. or near completion

Job description

Job Description

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a leading global research-intensive university and one of the top universities in Asia. (8th globally and 1st in Asia in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2026. NUS maintained 17th position in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026.)

The Department of Industrial Systems Engineering & Management (ISEM) at NUS invites applications for a junior faculty, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in management of technology and innovation (MOTI) and/or entrepreneurship. We encourage research with a deep contextual focus on emerging and critical technologies such as AI and biotech. We are looking for candidates with the potential to build a record of excellence in both research and teaching in the above area, and whose work can contribute to a better understanding of MOTI/entrepreneurship. We encourage applicants from a range of theoretical approaches, including the individual, meso, and macro perspectives. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or be near completion.

For more information about our activities and our colleagues please visit: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/isem/.

Successful candidates can expect excellent conditions for research and teaching, a collegial and supportive environment, and the experience of living in a dynamic and exciting region of the world. In addition to competitive salaries, NUS provides an attractive support package including subsidized housing and relocation benefits. The department provides a generous start‑up research grant, 12‑month salaries, and ample faculty release time for professional travel. Beyond the department's resources, the Singaporean government is very supportive of higher education and offers substantial opportunities for large research grants.

The application package should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a research statement outlining the candidate's research plans, teaching experience (if any), and names of at least three references. If you have an interest in the position, please email your package to the Search Committee Secretariat (subject line: Faculty Job Application in MOTI/Entrepreneurship) at [e-mail].

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department: Industrial Systems Engineering and Management

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 31463