Job offer

European Commission; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking an Assistant Professor in Political Science for a full-time tenure-track position. The role involves teaching, research, and contributing to departmental initiatives. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and innovative research methods are encouraged to apply. The position offers competitive compensation, including housing and medical benefits.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Salary increment

Subsidized housing

Medical benefits

Substantial research support

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a PhD in Political Science or related field.
• Experience in teaching and research in political science subfields.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate classes.
• Develop new departmental initiatives.
• Conduct innovative research.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Political Science

International Relations

Governance

Education

PhD in Political Science

Job description

Organisation/Company NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE Research Field Political sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Singapore Application Deadline 1 Jul 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job Description

Assistant Professor in Political Science

The Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore invites application for one full-time tenure-track position in Political Science at the rank of Assistant Professor. We welcome applications from candidates working in all subfields, including but not limited to international relations (including non-traditional security and human security), international political economy, gender politics, global studies, and governance and public policy. We also encourage applications from candidates with research experience relating to Asia and whose backgrounds are traditionally underrepresented in the discipline.

The teaching load is three courses per academic year. Compensation is competitive and includes eligibility for annual performance bonus and salary increment, subsidized housing, medical benefits, and substantial research support. Successful candidates are expected to teach graduate and undergraduate classes and take a leading role in developing new departmental initiatives.Candidates with publications in top outlets who conduct innovative and impactful research using, eg. computational methods, may also be invited to apply for the Presidential Young Professorship:NUS Programmes

The Department of Political Science(https://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/pol/ ) includes scholars working in all areas of political science, as well as an interdisciplinary Global Studies programme examining the processes and effects of globalisation across political, economic, social, and cultural domains (https://fass.nus.edu.sg/globalstudies ). Faculty and students can take advantage of resources in the Asia Research Institute, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, and various research institutes including the Asia-Europe Foundation, the Institute of South Asian Studies, the East Asia Institute, and the Yusof Ishak Institute—Institute of Southeast Asian Studies among others. NUS (https://www.nus.edu.sg/ ) is a global leader in research and higher education. Singapore is a highly livable global city that is a major regional and international travel hub.

Applicants should submit the following documents:

• Cover letter clearly detailing their research and teaching interests.
• A research statement of no more than 2 pages stating your research interests and research plans for the next 3 years.
• A teaching statement of no more than 2 pages, as well as sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, and/or other evidence of teaching quality.
• Up to three writing samples

For full consideration, please submit your materials to this website by1 July 2025. Applications received after this date may still be considered until the position is filled.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified.