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Tenure‑track faculty position in Social Work.

The Department of Social Work in the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for
Assistant Professor. NUS is a leading university in Asia and was 8th globally and 1st in Asia in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Social Work is one of the oldest Departments in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), which hosts 16 Departments covering a wide range of academic programmes in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Asian Studies and Language Studies. In this multi-disciplinary setting at Singapore’s flagship university, the Department offers ample opportunities for cutting‑edge curriculum and research initiatives on contemporary social work and social development. It produces graduates who rise to be leaders in social services and social policy.

We seek beginning or early‑career faculty members who are emerging experts in one or some of the following areas: health and mental health, technology and social services, poverty and inequality, social policy, social service management and leadership. We are keen to attract scholars in these areas who can contribute to outstanding research, practice frameworks and policies relevant to Singapore and the Asian region.

• I. Have a PhD in Social Work or a related field with a social‑work degree from earlier training.
• II. Have strong research and publications.
• III. Demonstrate an ability to teach social work courses, as well as contribute to research and scholarship; and
• IV. We 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 highly competitive Presidential Young Professor scheme if selected. Evaluation of applications will continue until the vacancy is filled. Please submit your full application through this 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: swkbox10@nus.edu.sg.

• Full curriculum vitae detailing 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, 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 creative works with high impact)
• Five key publications
• Student feedback

For enquiries, please write to Ms Wendy Lim at swkbox10@nus.edu.sg. 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/

At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students are one of our utmost priorities, and COVID‑vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety of our community and to make NUS as safe and welcoming as possible. Many of our roles require a significant amount of physical interactions with students/staff/public members. Even for job roles that may be performed remotely, there will be instances where on‑campus presence is required.

Taking into consideration the health and well‑being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone on campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID‑19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS.

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Arts & Social Sciences

Department: Social Work

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 18767