Lecturer in Economics (Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences)

Singapore University of Technology and Design; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Economics, focusing on empirical research and interdisciplinary teaching. The role includes developing undergraduate courses and mentoring students in innovative projects. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Economics and a strong teaching record. Apply by 31 December 2025 for full consideration.

Qualifications

• Excellent record of effective teaching at the university level.
• Potential to develop new directions in interdisciplinary teaching.
• Experience in collaborating with scientists and technologists.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new undergraduate courses in Economics.
• Teach courses in the undergraduate core curriculum.
• Mentor students on capstone projects connecting research to technological innovation.

Skills

Empirical research

Teaching at university level

Collaboration with industry

Education

Ph.D. in Economics or related field

Job description

The Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) cluster at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) invites applications for a full‑time, teaching‑track faculty position in Economics, with a focus on empirical research in areas including but not limited to:

• Behavioral economics
• Econometrics
• Macroeconomics

Research on topics relevant to design, technology or artificial intelligence is preferred. Appointments will be made on an initial three‑year contract, renewable subject to review.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and teaching of new undergraduate courses in Economics for an interdisciplinary B.Sc. degree in design, artificial intelligence, and economics
• Teach courses in our undergraduate core curriculum, such as introductory courses in social science or research methods
• Contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives, in particular relating to Design and AI, through collaboration with colleagues in engineering, architecture, computer science, and design
• Mentor students, including those working on capstone projects that connect research on human problems with technological innovation

Applicant should have an excellent record of effective teaching at the university level. We especially seek scholars with the potential to develop new directions in interdisciplinary teaching and who are interested in collaborating with scientists and technologists. Experience in or fostering collaborations with industry or the public sector will also be considered an advantage.

About SUTD and HASS

SUTD is a young and distinctive university with a mission to nurture technically grounded leaders and innovators. The university champions cohort‑based learning and interdisciplinary pedagogy, offering degrees in Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), Design and Artificial Intelligence (DAI), Engineering Product Development (EPD), Engineering Systems and Design (ESD), and Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD). At SUTD, artificial intelligence is not merely a tool but a partner in the design process; together, design and AI form the backbone of our curriculum and research. The HASS cluster plays a pivotal and critical role in the university’s commitment to world‑class teaching and research excellence. The current HASS faculty brings core expertise in literature, history, theatre, film studies, anthropology, communication, psychology, sociology, business, economics, and urban studies. This unique combination of interdisciplinary faculty has given rise to world‑class research and teaching that contribute significantly to HASS fields as well as to interdisciplinary projects with other departments at SUTD. For more information, please visit the following websites: https://www.sutd.edu.sg/ and https://hass.sutd.edu.sg/

Application Details

Candidates should submit the following materials to SUTD’s job application portal.

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching experience and philosophy
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, such as course evaluation score
• A writing sample of their scholarly work, such as a job market paper (for recent Ph.D. graduates) or selected publication (for more advanced candidates)
• Syllabus for a new course that would be suitable for a B.Sc. degree that focuses on the intersection of economics with artificial intelligence
• Names, affiliations, and email addresses of three referees. (Please note that candidates who advance to the interview stage will be asked to submit two letters of recommendation. Please have your recommenders ready to send their letters via email or Interfolio)

Full consideration will be given to applications received by 31 December 2025. Interviews will likely take place in January 2026.