Assistant/Associate/Full Professor for Southeast Asian History

Young and research intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities.

The School of Humanities at NTU Singapore is committed to promoting high quality research and teaching.  Students are given ample opportunities to develop strong critical thinking skills. The School has particular interests in Digital Humanities, Medical Humanities, Environmental Humanities and Global Asian studies.

The vibrant History Programme’s areas of expertise are in Asian history and interdisciplinary approaches, spanning medical, urban, digital and gender history, and more. It offers a 4-year undergraduate History program, as well as PhD and Master of Arts (by research) programmes. 

The School of Humanities invites outstanding academics to apply for the position of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor for Southeast Asian History. The successful candidate should have a proven track record of excellence in teaching, research, and publication. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting cutting-edge research on the history of Southeast Asia. While not a requirement, research interests in the interdisciplinary humanities (in particular, Digital, Environmental, and Medical Humanities) or Global Asia, may be an advantage. 

The successful applicant will join a vibrant team of historians and contribute to the History program’s existing strengths in Asian and interdisciplinary history. In addition to developing their own research program, the successful candidate will actively participate in curriculum development, teaching and administrative/leadership duties, at a level that aligns with the expectations of a world-class, research-intensive university. The successful candidate will conduct courses on Southeast Asian history and their other areas of expertise.

Key responsibilities 

At all levels, the succesful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop a robust, world-class research agenda and maintain a strong publication record;
• Secure research funding from competitive grants;
• Contribute to curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Deliver engaging and effective teaching;
• Mentor and supervise graduate students and/or postdoctoral researchers;
• Undertake administrative roles at the department and/or institution level. 

In addition, applicants at the Associate Professor (tenured) and Full Professor (tenured) ranks will be expected to:

• Mentor junior faculty members;
• Undertake more substantial leadership roles in the History department, School or College. 

Requirements 

Assistant Professor (tenure-track) level:

• A PhD in history or in a related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in research, evidenced by a strong publication record and a well-developed plan for future research/publications.
• Demonstrated capacity to contribute to curriculum development and deliver excellent teaching.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferable to have success in securing grant funding.
• Preferable to have a demonstrated capacity to undertake administrative and service roles.
• Preferable to have a demonstrated capacity to supervise undergraduate and graduate students, research staff, and/or postdocs. 

Associate/Full Professor (tenured) ranks:

• A PhD in history or in a related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in research, evidenced by a strong publication record in reputable journals and books with reputable publishers.
• Proven ability to secure research funding.
• Recognition in the research community, such as invited talks, awards, or memberships in professional societies.
• Demonstrated capacity to contribute to curriculum development and deliver excellent teaching.
• A good track record of supervising students, research staff, and/or postdocs, as well as mentoring junior faculty.
• Experience in administrative, leadership and service roles.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. 

Application procedure

The closing date for application is 17 September 2025. Applicants are invited to submit their applications by clicking the 'Apply' button

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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