Assistant Professor (Practice Track) in Urban Design and/or Urban Planning

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Professor (Practice Track) in Urban Design and/or Urban Planning. The candidate will contribute to graduate programmes and is expected to lead urban design studios, teach core courses, and address pressing urban challenges through interdisciplinary research. The desired qualifications include a relevant graduate degree, at least 5 years of professional practice, and the ability to work within a diverse team. The position offers competitive remuneration and benefits, including subsidized housing.

Benefits

Internationally competitive remuneration

Generous employment benefits

Access to research funding

Subsidized housing at Kent Vale

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of experience in professional practice.
• Demonstrated potential to be a leader in a domain of specialization.
• A good professional network in the Asian region is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to graduate programmes in urban planning and design.
• Lead urban design and planning studios in various graduate degree programmes.
• Teach core courses and electives based on specialization.

Skills

Research expertise in physical planning

Urban development and governance

Geo-spatial analysis

Climate resilience

Social equity

Education

Relevant graduate degree (Master or above)

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Architecture invites applications for one Practice Track position in urban design and/or urban planning.

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

The Department seeks a forward-thinking and energetic candidate for the position of Assistant Professor (Practice Track) who will contribute to graduate programmes in urban planning and design. We are particularly interested in candidates who are able to work across disciplines to address pressing environmental, urban, and social challenges in Asia. Research expertise in physical planning, urban development and governance, geo‑spatial analysis, climate resilience and social equity is highly desired.

Applicants for the Practice track position should hold a relevant graduate degree (Master or above) by the time of appointment. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in professional practice and demonstrate the potential to be a leader in a domain of specialization. A good professional network in the Asian region that can enrich the student experience and raise the profile of the Department will be an advantage. The successful candidate will lead urban design and planning studios in the various graduate degree programmes offered by the Department. In addition, he/she is expected to teach core courses and electives based on his/her specialization.

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.

Application Requirements

• A letter of interest
• A complete Curriculum Vitae
• A portfolio showing major projects and other forms of professional practice, and studio teaching (if any).
• A statement of teaching (maximum two pages) and a sample syllabus of a studio course to be taught.
• A statement of research (maximum three pages) and a writing sample.
• A complete list of publications, patents, and other inventions and creative activity.
• Names of four referees with contact details (who will be contacted only if shortlisted).

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 of Design and Engineering
• Department: Architecture
• Job requisition ID: 27896

Job Title: Assistant Professor (Practice Track) in Urban Design and/or Urban Planning

Posting Start Date: 25/08/2025

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