Full Time Faculty, Tenure Track, Assistant or Associate Professor in Politics and/or Society of Southeast Asia

The School of Social Sciences (SOSS) at Singapore Management University (SMU) is hiring for up to two tenure-track faculty positions (Assistant or Associate Professor) in Politics and/or Society of Southeast Asia for 2026. We are looking for scholars specializing in the politics and/or society of contemporary Southeast Asia, focusing on either individual countries, comparative historical analysis, or the region as a whole, with a disciplinary grounding in Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, Public Policy, or a related field. The study of Southeast Asia forms a core research strength for SOSS, with faculty conducting cutting-edge research on the contemporary political, social, and historical issues facing the region. One position is designated to hold the Ian Taylor SMU-Oxford Fellowship for a period of up to three years. This appointment includes one term per year at the University of Oxford teaching one course, an annual salary supplement of $24,000. A premier university in Asia, Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognised for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. The School of Social Sciences leads SMU's social science research and teaching, representing four key academic disciplines as well as interdisciplinary approaches. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and growing community of social scientists working on Southeast Asia at SOSS. Salary and benefits are highly competitive, and the position comes with generous research support.

Applications are due by January 5, 2026.

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