Assistant Professor in World History

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

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a passionate Assistant Professor in World History to join its esteemed Department of History. This tenure-track position offers the opportunity to engage with diverse research interests and contribute to teaching both introductory and specialized courses. With a strong emphasis on research and teaching excellence, the successful candidate will be part of a dynamic faculty dedicated to exploring various historical themes, including gender, technology, and international relations. The role comes with access to competitive start-up and research grants, fostering an environment of academic growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Start-up grant

Access to research grants

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Completed PhD in History with a strong research agenda in World History.
• Ability to teach Introduction to World History and specialized courses.

Responsibilities

• Contribute effectively to teaching and curriculum development.
• Engage in research with an international profile.

Skills

Research in World History

Teaching Experience

International Relations

Gender Studies

Science, Technology, and Society

Environmental History

Ancient World Studies

Education

PhD in History

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Professor in World History

Posting Start Date: 10/12/2024

Job Description

The Department of History at the National University of Singapore invites applications for a tenure-track position, beginning in August 2025, at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will have a completed PhD degree in History, and have a strong research agenda rooted in World History, with no preference for regions. Candidates should have an international profile commensurate with their rank and stage of career. The Department is particularly interested in applicants with research interests and accomplishments in one or more of the following subfields: gender; science, technology, and society; environment; the ancient world; and international relations.

A demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to teaching Introduction to World History as well as more specialized courses for broad undergraduate audiences in the College of the Humanities and Sciences and the Department’s M.A. students is essential. Successful hires are generally accorded, upon application, a start-up grant and thereafter have access to research grants from the Singapore government and other funding institutions. A competitive remuneration package, based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate, will be offered. The teaching load is 2-1 (totalling three per academic year).

According to the QS Rankings 2024, the NUS Department of History is ranked 11th among university history departments worldwide, and 1st in Asia. It is one of 15 Departments, a Program, and a Language Centre within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Southeast Asia and East Asia are areas of specialization in the Department, which consists of more than 35 faculty members with research interests in various aspects of Asian, European, and American history, including military affairs, international relations, science and technology, migration and diaspora, religions, capitalism and business, the environment, and the maritime world.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at our NUS Career Portal. Application dossiers should include the following: a cover letter detailing research interests, teaching experience, and reasons for interest in the position at NUS; a C.V. with a complete list of publications; a sample syllabus; and the names and contact information of four academic referees, one of whom should ideally be your main Ph.D. supervisor. Review of applications will begin on February 1. We will request further materials from longlisted candidates. We regret that only longlisted candidates will be notified.

Sayaka Chatani,
Chair, Search Committee (World History)
Department of History
National University of Singapore
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