Full, Associate, or Assistant Professor of Political Science – Political Theory/Political Economy

The School of Social Sciences (SOSS), Singapore Management University, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Political Theory/Political Economy, to commence in July 2023 or January 2024. 

The School is looking for candidates in Political Theory/Political Economy who would contribute to the Politics, Law and Economics programme. The successful candidate will display a record of, or high potential for, scholarly research, as well as demonstrated teaching aptitude. 

The position requires a doctorate in Political Science or a closely related field. Successful candidates should be prepared to teach both introductory courses and advanced electives in political theory and/or political economy. Those with a research focus involving Asia are encouraged to apply. 

Singapore Management University is committed to an interdisciplinary and integrated curriculum, providing opportunities to work with faculty across the social sciences. The research support is excellent and salary and benefits are highly competitive. The teaching load is relatively light, and classes are capped at no more than 45 students. 

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (GMT) on 6 March 2023. Full evaluation of applications will begin immediately thereafter. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews. Interviews and campus visits will be conducted no later than April 2023. All hires are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. 

The application package should be in electronic form (Word or PDF file) and include:

1. a cover letter describing research and teaching interests,
2. an up-to-date curriculum vitae (including teaching experience and a list of three referees),
3. a 1-2 page research statement,
4. a 1-2 page teaching statement,
5. up to three writing samples, and
6. evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as teaching evaluations and syllabi). 

Applicants for the Assistant Professor position should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly to: The Dean’s Office, School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University, 10 Canning Rise, Level 5, Singapore 179873, or e-mailed to: socialsciencescv@smu.edu.sg 

Applicants for the Associate and Full Professor position only need to submit the contact information of their three referees. Referees will be contacted for recommendation letters if the applicant is shortlisted. 

Further information about the University and the School can be found at https://socsc.smu.edu.sg/ 

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