Visiting Senior Fellow (Sikh Studies)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Visiting Chair Professor in Sikh Studies to enrich its academic offerings. This prestigious role involves teaching undergraduate modules, engaging in departmental activities, and delivering public lectures. The ideal candidate will have a distinguished scholarly background, extensive teaching experience, and a recognized research profile. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the vibrant academic community while fostering international collaboration in Sikh Studies. If you are passionate about education and research, this role could be your next great adventure.

Qualifications

• Senior scholar with a strong international reputation in Sikh Studies.
• Extensive experience in teaching and student supervision.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate modules in Sikh Studies.
• Deliver public lectures organized by the Singapore Central Sikh Gurdwara Board.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Research Excellence

Public Speaking

Curriculum Development

Education

PhD in Sikh Studies or related field

Postdoctoral Experience

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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Job Description

We invite applications for a Visiting Chair Professorship position in Sikh Studies. The endowed position, at the South Asian Studies Programme, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the National University of Singapore, will enable the university to attract leading scholars in the field of Sikh Studies who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and research and established international recognition. Scholars who are based at NUS are also eligible to apply.

The appointed candidate will assume stewardship for teaching an undergraduate module in the field of Sikh Studies, contribute to broader curricular requirements at NUS, take part in activities such as departmental seminars, conferences, faculty meetings etc. as mutually agreed between NUS and the Visiting Professor. The Visiting Professor will deliver over the course of their appointment two public lectures organised by the Singapore Central Sikh Gurdwara Board (CSGB).

The successful candidate should be a senior scholar holding the rank of Professor or Associate Professor in a relevant discipline. He/She shouId have a strong international scholarly reputation, extensive experience of teaching and student supervision, a recognized research profile. He/She will be expected to contribute to the teaching, research and leadership in the department in which he/she is appointed.

The successful candidate will have a primary appointment in the South Asian Studies Programme in the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, according to area of expertise. The Visiting Professorship title will be for a period of up to one year.

Application

Chair, CSGB Visiting Chair of Sikh Studies Search CommitteeFaculty of Arts and Social ScienceNational University of SingaporeThe application dossier should include a letter of interest, full curriculum vitae and two reference letters.All applications should reach us no later than 31 May 2025, and should be submitted online via the NUS Careers Portal.