Assistant Professor in Political Science

Job Description

The Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore invites application for one full-time tenure-track position in Political Science at the rank of Assistant Professor. We welcome applications from candidates working in all subfields, including but not limited to international relations (including non-traditional security and human security), international political economy, gender politics, global studies, and governance and public policy. We also encourage applications from candidates with research experience relating to Asia and whose backgrounds are traditionally underrepresented in the discipline.  

The teaching load is three courses per academic year. Compensation is competitive and includes eligibility for annual performance bonus and salary increment, subsidized housing, medical benefits, and substantial research support. Successful candidates are expected to teach graduate and undergraduate classes and take a leading role in developing new departmental initiatives. Candidates with publications in top outlets who conduct innovative and impactful research using, eg. computational methods, may also be invited to apply for the Presidential Young Professorship: NUS Programmes 

The Department of Political Science (https://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/pol/) includes scholars working in all areas of political science, as well as an interdisciplinary Global Studies programme examining the processes and effects of globalisation across political, economic, social, and cultural domains (https://fass.nus.edu.sg/globalstudies). Faculty and students can take advantage of resources in the Asia Research Institute, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, and various research institutes including the Asia-Europe Foundation, the Institute of South Asian Studies, the East Asia Institute, and the Yusof Ishak Institute—Institute of Southeast Asian Studies among others. NUS (https://www.nus.edu.sg/) is a global leader in research and higher education. Singapore is a highly livable global city that is a major regional and international travel hub.  

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at our NUS Career Portal by clicking the 'Apply' button

Applicants should submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter clearly detailing their research and teaching interests.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Three letters of reference. Please send all letters directly to pol-ir@nus.edu.sg  
4. A research statement of no more than 2 pages stating your research interests and research plans for the next 3 years.
5. A teaching statement of no more than 2 pages, as well as sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, and/or other evidence of teaching quality.
6. Up to three writing samples

For full consideration, please submit your materials to this website by 1 July 2025. Applications received after this date may still be considered until the position is filled. 

For any queries, please write to: pol-ir@nus.edu.sg

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified. 

Qualifications

Doctorate

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Arts & Social Sciences

Department: Political Science

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 28742

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