Visiting Professor (Chinese Studies/Studies of China)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) invites applications for a Ngiam Family Visiting Professorship in Chinese Studies/Studies of China at the rank of Full Professor. The appointment aims to attract scholars to pursue advanced research at CoHASS, NTU Singapore, with yearly rotations and a focus on China-related topics.

The candidate is expected to contribute to teaching and mentoring junior faculty, with a 2-month visiting period; strong international reputation is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will also be expected to teach where possible and advise/mentor junior faculty.
• The proposed visiting period for this engagement is 2 months.

Job description

College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Chinese Studies/Studies of China Visiting Professorship at the rank of Full Professor Young and research intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. The Ngiam Family Visiting Professorship, established in 2024, seeks to attract outstanding scholars/professors of Chinese Studies/Studies of China to pursue and develop advanced research at the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CoHASS), NTU Singapore. Each year the research focus will change to ensure that NTU maintains sustained global engagement with a wide range of cutting-edge projects relating to China. The Ngiam Family Professorship is supported by a generous endowment from Mr Ngiam Tong Yuen and his family. Visiting Full Professor in Chinese Studies/Studies of China Though this is an open call, some suggested areas of specialisation might include: Chinese culture, heritage and digital humanities The economy of China Media landscapes in China Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia, including migration patterns, art, and any research relating to overseas Chinese people Design, art and creativity

Requirements

• Candidates who have an international reputation for excellence in their relevant disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will also be expected to teach where possible and advise/mentor junior faculty.
• The proposed visiting period for this engagement is 2 months.

Hiring Institution

NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive