TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN SOCIAL WORK

CSWE Career Center; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Professor in Social Work. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Social Work or a related field and demonstrate strong research capabilities, as well as the ability to teach social work courses. This position provides an opportunity to engage in impactful social service and policy development initiatives. Comprehensive remuneration and benefits are included, with opportunities for exceptional early-career faculty members.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Housing benefits

Travel benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in research and publications.
• Ability to teach various social work courses.
• Value for collegiality in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage in cutting-edge curriculum and research initiatives.
• Contribute to social work and social development policies.
• Prepare graduates for leadership roles in social services.

Skills

Strong research skills

Ability to teach social work courses

Collaborative engagement

Education

PhD in Social Work or related field

Job description

Overview

TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN SOCIAL WORK

The Department of Social Work in the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for an Assistant Professor. NUS is a leading university in Asia. Social Work is one of the oldest Departments in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS). The Department offers opportunities for cutting-edge curriculum and research initiatives on contemporary social work and social development, and aims to prepare graduates who become leaders in social services and social policy. We seek beginning or early career faculty members who are emerging experts in one or more of these areas: health and mental health; technology and social services; poverty and inequality; social policy; social service management and leadership. We welcome scholars who can contribute to research, practice frameworks, and policies relevant to Singapore and the Asian region.

Qualifications

Applications for the position must:

• Have a PhD in Social Work or a related field with a social work degree from earlier training;
• Demonstrate strong research and publications;
• Demonstrate an ability to teach social work courses, as well as contribute to research and scholarship; and
• Value collegiality and collaboration. Successful candidates are expected to contribute positively to a team-oriented academic environment, engaging constructively with colleagues, students, and community partners.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, including housing and travel benefits. Outstanding junior faculty members could apply to join the Presidential Young Professor scheme if selected.

Evaluation of applications will continue until the vacancy is filled. Please submit your full application through the CHRS Link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Assistant-Professor/18767-en_GB/ and arrange for at least two academic letters of reference to be sent directly to the e-mail address below.

Contact: [e-mail]

Full CV Information

• Information required include: full curriculum vitae detailing your academic and employment history, including degrees obtained, scholarships and awards, postdoctoral and clinical/residency training (where applicable), employment history (academic and non-academic positions), publications, grants, and courses taught, invited talks, etc.
• Teaching statement (max 3 pages)
• Research statement (max 3 pages)
• Complete list of publications
• Citation and impact analysis of research output (excluding self-citations and, in the case of co-authored work, cross-citations; highlight papers with the highest citation counts and high-impact creative works)
• Five key publications
• Student feedback

Enquiries

For enquiries, please write to Ms Wendy Lim at [e-mail]. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Department of Social Work
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
National University of Singapore
Block AS3, Level 4, 3 Arts Link, Singapore 117570

Website: https://fass.nus.edu.sg/swk/

Covid-19 Message

At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students are priorities. COVID vaccination supports our commitment to safety and a welcoming campus environment. Some roles require on-campus presence, and even remote roles may require on-site activities.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS.

More Information

• Location: Kent Ridge Campus
• Organization: Arts & Social Sciences
• Department: Social Work
• Employee Referral Eligible: No
• Job requisition ID: 18767