SCIS Full-Time Faculty, Assistant Professor on Tenure Track

Singapore Management University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Professor for a Tenure Track Faculty position in Computer Science & Engineering. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in relevant disciplines and have an outstanding research record. Responsibilities include conducting world-class research, delivering high-quality teaching, and engaging in industry partnerships. This position offers an exceptionally attractive salary and benefits, competitive in the international market.

Qualifications

• Outstanding research record with publications in leading conferences and journals.
• Excellent teaching potential and commitment to undergraduate, master’s and Ph.D. education.
• Experience in interdisciplinary or industrial collaborations is a plus.
• Excellent teaching potential and commitment to undergraduate, master’s and Ph.D. education.
• Experience in interdisciplinary or industrial collaborations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct world-class research and publish in top venues.
• Attract high-quality Ph.D. students and secure research funding.
• Deliver high-quality teaching in core courses and industry-aligned electives.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and interdisciplinary projects.
• Cultivate industry partnerships and outreach.

Skills

Research funding

Teaching potential

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Outstanding research record with publications in leading conferences and journals

Strong record of securing research funding

Excellent teaching potential and commitment to undergraduate, master's and Ph.D. education

Experience in interdisciplinary or industrial collaborations is a plus

Job description

Position

Tenure track faculty position in Computer Science & Engineering – Assistant Professor at Singapore Management University (SMU). The School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) seeks candidates with an outstanding Ph.D. record in relevant disciplines, such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Information Technology.

Core Research Areas

• Artificial Intelligence & Data Science – AI governance, privacy, security, safety, embodied AI, human‑social aspects of software engineering, post‑quantum cryptographic techniques.
• Decision Making & Optimization – large‑scale optimization, game theory, mechanism design, agent simulation, reinforcement learning.
• Machine Learning & Intelligence – deep learning, computer vision, explainable AI, human‑centric AI, intelligent assistants, human‑in‑the‑loop AI.
• Human‑Machine Collaborative Systems – human‑robot interaction, collaboration systems, wearable computing.
• Pervasive Sensing & Systems – IoT, embedded systems, robotics, mobile systems, edge computing, embedded AI.
• Multimedia Systems – generative media, social media, computer graphics, AR/VR.
• Human‑Computer Interaction – accessibility, human‑AI interaction, information visualization, collaboration systems.
• Information Systems & Technology – IT management, data analytics, digital transformation, fintech, healthcare IT.
• Software Engineering – AI for SE, SE for AI, software analytics, formal methods, sustainable SE.
• Cybersecurity – distributed trusted systems, biometrics, forensics, privacy, system security, risk analysis.

Integrative Research Domains

• Learning & Work
• Urban & Sustainability
• Health & Wellbeing
• Safety, Security & Fairness

Benefits

Salary and benefits are exceptionally attractive and typically superior to international competitive benchmarks.

Responsibilities

Faculty members are expected to: (1) conduct world‑class research and publish in top venues; (2) attract high‑quality Ph.D. students and secure research funding; (3) deliver high‑quality teaching in core courses and industry‑aligned electives; (4) contribute to strategic initiatives and interdisciplinary projects; and (5) cultivate industry partnerships and outreach.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Outstanding research record with publications in leading conferences and journals.
• Strong record of securing research funding.
• Excellent teaching potential and commitment to undergraduate, master’s and Ph.D. education.
• Experience in interdisciplinary or industrial collaborations is a plus.

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Cover letter indicating your primary research area(s).
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Research statement.
• Teaching statement.
• Three recommendation letters.
• Three samples of published work.

Submit to:

SCIS Faculty Recruitment
Singapore Management University
School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS)
80 Stamford Road
Singapore 178902
Republic of Singapore
Email: [e-mail]
Website: scis.smu.edu.sg