Lead Public Policy & Governance Scholar, Tenure-Track

Singapore Management University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Management University invites applications for a term or tenure-track faculty position in Public Policy and/or Public Governance at the Associate or Full Professor level, to begin January 2028. The MPGL programme represents a major expansion with tracks in digital transformation and sustainability governance, inviting candidates with strong policy-facing experience.

The successful candidate will lead the MPGL, design curriculum, recruit students, and foster partnerships with government

Qualifications

• PhD in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related field.
• Proven teaching effectiveness at postgraduate and/or undergraduate level.
• Scholarly or policy-oriented contributions to public policy or governance.
• Preparedness to lead postgraduate or professional education programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership for the MPGL and its curriculum.
• Oversee admissions, curriculum development, and learning outcomes.
• Build partnerships with government, industry, and international networks.
• Lead fundraising activities and budget planning for MPGL.
• Collaborate with university governance bodies and faculty across SMU.

Skills

PhD in Political Science/Public Policy

Teaching Excellence

Academic Leadership

Curriculum Design

Education

PhD in Political Science or related field

Job description

Singapore Management University invites applications for a term or tenure-track faculty position in Public Policy and/or Public Governance at the Associate or Full Professor level, to begin January 2028. The MPGL programme represents a major expansion with tracks in digital transformation and sustainability governance, inviting candidates with strong policy-facing experience.

The successful candidate will lead the MPGL, design curriculum, recruit students, and foster partnerships with government