Full Professor in Economics

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore invites applications for a Full Professor in Economics. This role seeks candidates with expertise in corporate governance, crime and policing, as well as the application of big data in economic research. Successful candidates will have a distinguished career as educators and researchers, oversee curriculum reforms, drive student recruitment, and mentor faculty. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive fringe benefit package

Qualifications

• Distinguished career as an educator and researcher.
• Expertise in corporate governance, crime and policing, and big data in applied economic research.
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and public engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee curriculum review and reform.
• Drive student recruitment and mentor junior faculty.
• Formulate research strategies and provide leadership within the subject area.

Job description

Economics School of Social Sciences

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities.

The Economics Programme under the School of Social Sciences (SSS) consists of 29 full-time faculty members and offers degrees at the undergraduate, MSc, and PhD levels. The Programme has established recognised strengths in applied economics and behavioural economics, alongside core areas of econometrics, macroeconomics, and development. Faculty members regularly publish in leading international journals, engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, and contribute to policy debates in Singapore and beyond. NTU Economics hosted the 2023 Asian Meeting of the Econometric Society, the primary Asian meeting selected by the Asian Regional Standing Committee of the Econometric Society.

Full Professor in Economics

The School of Social Sciences at NTU invites applications for one opening at the rank of Full Professor in Economics. While strong candidates from all fields will be considered, we are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in corporate governance, crime and policing, and the use of big data in applied economic research.

The successful applicant should have a distinguished career as an outstanding educator and researcher, and an acknowledged leader in his/her field. Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and public engagement will also be valued. The successful applicant will be expected to oversee curriculum review and reform, drive student recruitment, mentor junior faculty, formulate research strategies, and provide leadership within the subject area and the university community.

The School houses the Economic Growth Centre and the Editorial Office of the Singapore Economic Review. For further information about the School and the Economics Program, please refer to the following website: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/economics.

Emoluments

The salary is competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package.

Application Procedure

The closing date for applications is 31 October 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applicants are invited to submit their applications (cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, and citation report) through the NTU career portal: https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Full-Professor-in-Economics_R00022065-1.