Assistant Professor (Practice Track) in Architectural Design

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

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore seeks an Assistant Professor (Practice Track) in Architectural Design. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and a strong portfolio demonstrating leadership in architectural practice. Responsibilities include teaching design studio courses and contributing to program development. The position is aimed at integrating real-world insights into the academic curriculum and enhancing student learning through professional guidance. Applications are encouraged by April 20, 2025, for positions starting in late 2025 or early 2026.

Benefits

Access to research funding

Subsidized housing

Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate complex design challenges into academic settings.
• Strong portfolio showcasing leadership in architectural practice.
• Experience in notable academic settings required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and lead design studio courses.
• Contribute to program development and mentoring.
• Engage in public outreach and collaboration.

Skills

Architectural design

Teaching

Public engagement

Research

Education

Master's degree

Job description

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Job Description

The Department of Architecture invites applications for one Practice Track position in Architectural Design.

The Department of Architecture in the College of Design and Engineering is ranked among the top 10 in the world, and Asia’s best in Architecture/Built Environment, based on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (2024). It offers the professionally accredited Master of Architecture programme as well as a range of graduate and undergraduate programmes in related fields such as urban planning/design, landscape architecture and conservation. The faculty is correspondingly diverse and international. The Department offers internationally competitive remuneration, generous employment benefits as well as access to research funding for both junior and senior academics. International applicants will also receive subsidized housing at Kent Vale, a faculty residence on the NUS campus.

Qualifications

Research by Design (RxD) at the Department of Architecture seeks an exceptional and highly qualified architect to fill the position of Assistant Professor in Practice (non-tenurable). This position is tailored for a practicing architect who has significantly advanced the boundaries of professional architectural practice through impactful, real-world design work as well as creative practice experimentation. The ideal candidate will have an established reputation for pushing innovative design solutions in both professional practice and public engagement.

We are looking for a candidate with a proven ability to translate complex professional design challenges into the academic studio setting, enriching student learning with real-world insights. Ideal candidates should have a robust portfolio that exemplifies leadership in architectural practice, demonstrating excellence in both the conceptual and technical aspects of design. This role is for someone who can leverage their professional experience as a teaching tool, bringing valuable insights from practice to inform the academic curriculum. We are also looking for a candidate with strong commitment to leading and translating industry connections and practice knowledge into public engagement opportunities for the department.

A Master's degree, alongside experience in notable academic settings, is a prerequisite for this position. This requirement ensures candidates are well-versed in academic teaching methods and possess the ability to foster a learning environment that integrates the practice of architecture within the discipline’s larger discourse in academia, and its implications beyond the profession.

Successful candidate will teach and lead design studio courses, as well as contribute to and lead broader program development through mentoring, public engagement, and collaboration with colleagues. This position provides an exciting opportunity for an architect with a strong practice-based design portfolio to join an academic environment that values the integration of professional expertise and educational leadership. The candidate should be committed to shaping the future of architectural education by bridging the divide between practice and academia.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. To apply, please provide the required documents in pdf and indicate which position you are applying for by 20 April 2025. Applications after that date may be accepted if positions are still available. Expected start date of the appointment is end of 2025 or early 2026.

• A letter of interest
• A complete Curriculum Vitae
• A statement of teaching (maximum two pages).
• A statement of research (including a short research plan for next three to five years maximum three pages) – citing up to five significant publications, creative work or other scholarly contribution and explaining their significance, and a writing sample.
• A complete list of publications, patents, and other inventions and creative activity.
• Portfolio of work showing research through design.
• Names of four referees with contact details (who will be contacted only if shortlisted). Please highlight any who is a member of your Masters/PhD dissertation committee.
• In accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), please provide consent for the collection, use and disclosure of personal data, using the NUS Personal Data Consent for Job Applicants form. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College Design and Engineering

Department : Architecture

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 27895

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