Associate Professor (Tenured) of Philosophy

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 150 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Department of Philosophy at NTU Singapore invites applications for a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Philosophy. We are hiring for multiple positions, with the aim of promoting the strategic development of NTU Philosophy.

The areas of specialization are open for all positions. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervise postgraduate research, and contribute actively to mentoring students.

Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy or related field.
• Evidence of strong scholarly promise and developing publication profile.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and student mentorship.
• Interdisciplinary and internationally engaged research.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Recognition in the research community (invited talks, awards, memberships).
• Proven ability to secure research funding.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Experience supervising students, research staff, and/or postdocs; mentoring junior faculty.
• Leadership or service roles.

Responsabilités

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Philosophy.
• Supervise postgraduate research and mentor students in Philosophy.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to program development.
• Engage in interdisciplinary, internationally engaged research collaborations.

Connaissances

Scholarly promise

Teaching excellence

Student mentorship

Interdisciplinary research

Communication skills

Research funding

Curriculum development

Supervision

Leadership

Formation

PhD in Philosophy or related field

Description du poste

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. Agile, bold, and inventive, NTU Singapore shapes the future by combining technology and human creativity to tackle the toughest challenges facing society today. The School of Humanities (SoH) at NTU Singapore is committed to disciplinary excellence and interdisciplinary innovation, with particular strengths in Digital, Health, and Environmental Humanities, and the study of Global Asia. SoH is part of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CoHASS), which aims to be Asia’s leading centre for innovative, interdisciplinary Humanities, Arts and Social Science research and practice.

NTU offers a dynamic and well-resourced environment for humanities research. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and diverse community of scholars, with opportunities to collaborate across NTU’s ecosystem of interdisciplinary research initiatives.

NTU actively supports international research networks, competitive grant funding, and innovative cross-disciplinary programmes.

The Department of Philosophy at NTU Singapore invites applications for a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Philosophy. We are hiring for multiple positions, with the aim of promoting the strategic development of NTU Philosophy. The areas of specialization are open for all positions.

The NTU Philosophy Department offers a Major and Minor in Philosophy, and a postgraduate degree programme, with both MA and PhD students. Our degree programmes have a strong record of job placement. NTU philosophy faculty have particular strengths in ethics, Asian and comparative philosophy, and philosophy of science. More information can be found inhttps://www.ntu.edu.sg/soh/about-us/philosophy/faculty-members.

Teaching and Supervision

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Philosophy. The candidate will supervise postgraduate research and contribute actively to mentoring students in Philosophy.

Requirements

• A PhD in Philosophy or a related field
• Evidence of strong scholarly promise and a developing publication profile
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching and student mentorship
• Interest in collaborative, interdisciplinary, and internationally engaged research
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Recognition in the research community, such as invited talks, awards, or memberships in professional societies
• Proven ability to secure research funding
• Demonstrated capacity to contribute to curriculum development
• A strong track record of supervising students, research staff, and/or postdocs, as well as mentoring junior faculty
• Experience in leadership and/or service roles

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae including a full publication list
• Research statement (2-3 pages)
• Teaching statement (1-2 pages)

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