Professor (South Asian Studies)

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

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a tenured faculty position in the South Asian Studies Programme (SASP), within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The appointment is at Professor (preferably) or Associate Professor rank and will commence in 2026, with the possibility to assume Head of SASP responsibilities.

Excellence in research and teaching in South Asia is required, with language abilities in a South Asian language highly valued.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with a strong research record in South Asian humanities or social sciences.
• Ability to teach across undergraduate and graduate levels and to mentor research students.
• Proven record of leadership roles or potential to head the SASP or similar unit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-impact research on South Asia within a global/inter-Asian context.
• Teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate courses in South Asian humanities and related fields.
• Take on the role of Head of the South Asian Studies Programme and contribute to curriculum development and administration.

Skills

South Asian studies

Teaching

Research leadership

Languages (South Asian)

Academic administration

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

SPSS

NVivo

Job description

University-Level Unit: Arts & Social Sciences

Employee Category: Tenurable Faculty

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 08/10/2026

Job Description

The South Asian Studies Programme (SASP), a constituent unit of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, at the National University of Singapore, invites applications for a tenured faculty position, at the Professor (preferably)or Associate Professor rank, in the broad field of South Asian Humanities and Social Sciences, to commence in 2026.

The successful candidate will have a strong research agenda focused on South Asia from any of the following fields: History, Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Environmental Humanities, Political Science, International Relations or Literature, or a combination of these, and must be able to frame teaching and research within the larger connected context of global and inter-Asian history.

The candidate must show a proven ability to conduct research in a South Asian language. Further, a credible record of teaching introductory and advanced courses in areas directly related to or very pertinent to South Asia will be advantageous. Upon selection, the candidate will also be expected to assume the position of Head of the South Asian Studies Programme. A competitive remuneration package, based on qualifications and experience, will be offered to the selected candidate.

The South Asian Studies Programme (SASP) is part of the Asian Studies Programme within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. SASP, in which the position will be anchored, was established in 1999 and is multi-disciplinary in its research and teaching (at undergraduate and graduate levels) and has a vibrant community of research students.

Other Information

Visit our website at http://fass.nus.edu.sg/sas for information on the South Asian StudiesProgramme.

Contact for Further Enquiries

Potential candidates are welcome to get in touch with the Chair of the Search Committee to answer any questions they may have at [e-mail]

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Arts & Social Sciences