Assistant Professor (Practice Track) in Architectural Design

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internationally competitive remuneration

Research funding access

Subsidized housing for international applicants

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking a highly qualified Assistant Professor (Practice Track) in Architectural Design. This position emphasizes the integration of professional practice within an academic setting, offering an exciting opportunity to influence the future of architectural education.

Ideal candidates should possess a Master's degree and demonstrate a significant portfolio, with experience in mentoring students and engaging the public through innovative design solutions. The position offers competitive remuneration, research funding access, and subsidized housing for international applicants.

Qualifications

• Established reputation in professional architectural practice.
• Ability to translate real-world design challenges into academic insights.
• Robust portfolio demonstrating excellence in design.

Responsibilities

• Teach and lead design studio courses.
• Contribute to program development and public engagement.
• Mentor students with industry insights.

Skills

Innovative design solutions

Public engagement

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Professor (Practice Track) in Architectural Design

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Architecture

Employee Category: Other Teaching Staff

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 15/05/2026

Job Description

The Department of Architecture invites applications for one Practice Track Assistant Professor 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, by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (2025). 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

The Research by Design (RxD) program within the Department of Architecture is seeking 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. The 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 1 August 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to deliver a seminar at NUS between November and December 2026. Expected start of the appointment is early to mid‑2027.

• A letter of interest
• A complete Curriculum Vitae
• A statement of Teaching (maximum two pages) and a sample syllabus of a course to be taught that is relevant to the position advertised.
• 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 major projects and relevant forms of professional practice. This should be accompanied with a statement of professional accomplishments and how they are relevant to the position advertised.
• 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.