Assistant Professor in Psychology

The Department of Psychology at the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for two Assistant Professor positions. With regard to specialty, area is open, although preferences will be given to candidates with expertise in Clinical, Developmental and/or Quantitative Psychology. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. Candidates in Clinical Psychology should also have completed formal graduate-level training as a clinical psychologist.

Consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Asia and the world, NUS is internationally respected for its high-quality teaching and research. Within NUS, the Department of Psychology has well-established undergraduate, graduate research and graduate clinical psychology professional training programmes. The department is made up of a diverse group of local and international faculty who are committed to excellence in teaching and research. Information on the department’s faculty, teaching and research programmes can be found at https://fass.nus.edu.sg/psy/.

NUS offers an internationally competitive 12-month salary package along with various benefits. There are also generous start-up packages tailored to the new faculty’s research needs. Beyond University resources, there are substantial opportunities to secure research grants from government agencies and other funding organizations.

Interested applicants should submit their complete applications online via the ‘Apply’ button above, comprising the following:

• CV
• Research statement: A statement (up to 3 pages) of major accomplishments in research, citing up to 5 significant publications, creative works or other scholarly contributions, and explaining their significance.
• Teaching statement: A statement (up to 3 pages) of teaching philosophy and methodology.
• List of all Ph.D. and postdoctoral supervisors or senior authors with close and regular collaborations (full name, institution and email address)
• Sample copies of significant publications (up to 5)
• Evidence of teaching ability (e.g. student feedback or peer review reports) and contributions to education (e.g. curriculum development, pedagogical innovation, production of teaching materials), if any

Applicants should also arrange for at least 3 letters of reference (including one from the candidate’s main Ph.D. advisor, and one from the candidate’s postdoctoral supervisor) to be sent directly to Ms Loo Bee Bee at psylbb@nus.edu.sg.

Review of applications begins 1 November 2026. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Campus visits are expected to take place in January 2027. Prior to campus visits, remote pre-interviews with shortlisted candidates may be conducted.

Queries may be directed to A/P Stuart Derbyshire, Chair of the Search Committee at stuart.derbyshire@nus.edu.sg.  

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