DEAN, NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL

SSRN; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious business school in Asia seeks a forward-thinking Dean to enhance its global influence. The role involves driving innovative curriculum design, fostering an inclusive academic culture, and building strategic partnerships. Candidates should have a proven track record in business education and research, along with an exemplary scholarly record. Applications are welcome until 31 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of enhancing research output.
• Ability to drive innovation in curriculum design.
• Expertise in business education and research.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen NUS Business School’s global influence.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive academic culture.
• Build strategic partnerships across various sectors.

Job description

Organization

National University of Singapore Business School

DEAN, NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL

Job Description & Qualification

1. Background

The National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for the post of Dean, NUS Business School. NUS Business School is one of the top business schools in Asia and a leading global business school. With a range of undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programmes in English and in Chinese, the school provides management thought leadership from an Asian perspective, which is reflected in its research, teaching, and industry outreach. Established in 1965, the school is accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) for having met the highest standards for business education. It is also the first business school in Asia to be a full academic member of CEMS, an alliance of leading business schools and multinationals.

For more information, please visit the website: NUS Business School https://bschool.nus.edu.sg/

2. Profile of Candidate

NUS seeks an accomplished and forward-thinking leader to serve as Dean to strengthen NUS Business School’s position as a globally influential institution, while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and progressive academic culture. Candidates should have deep expertise in business education and research, with the ability to drive innovation in curriculum design, pedagogy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. They should additionally have a proven track record of enhancing research output, and building strategic partnerships across academia, industry, and the public sector. Candidates should hold an exemplary scholarly record.

NUS is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its community. We encourage applications by individuals who embody and embrace these values.

3. Submission

The Search Committee welcomes applications and nominations of suitable candidates. Application materials should include a full Curriculum Vitae and an outline of the candidate’s strategy and vision for the School. Applications, enquiries or nominations should be sent by 31 December 2025 to:

Professor Bernard Tan
Senior Vice Provost (Undergraduate Education)
Chair, NUS Business School Dean Search Committee
National University of Singapore

C/O Ms Verene Koh
Secretariat, NUS Business School Dean Search Committee
Email: [e-mail]

All nominations and applications will be kept in the strictest confidence. We appreciate your kind understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.