Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Art History

Overview
Young, research intensive, and outward-looking NTU Singapore is ranked among the world’s top universities. The School of Humanities (SoH) combines high-quality research and teaching with practical engagement, with a focus on Digital Humanities, Medical Humanities, Environmental Humanities and Global Asia. SoH is part of NTU’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CoHASS), a leading centre for innovative interdisciplinary Humanities, Arts and Social Science research in Asia.
Art History at SoH equips students with knowledge and critical awareness of global art histories, taught through lectures, seminars, field trips, practical projects, and encounters with practitioners. Students are trained in methods and writing about art, with a range of specialisations. SoH offers Singapore’s only undergraduate double major in Art History, as well as graduate degrees including MA (Research) and PhD in Art History. Students at undergraduate and graduate levels are encouraged to pursue interdisciplinary studies and independent research.
Position
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Art History
SoH invites outstanding academics to apply for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Art History. Applications are welcome from academics working in any area of art history, with emphasis on Asian art histories (East Asian, South Asian, and/or West Asian), Islamic world art histories, and histories of global contemporary art.
The successful candidate will conduct art-historical research and participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching, as well as leadership and service duties, at a level aligned with a research-intensive university. The candidate will receive a generous Start-Up Grant to support their research and publications, and will be encouraged to secure competitive research grants via SoH, CoHASS, and other organizations. There will be opportunities to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to the candidate’s research areas.
Responsibilities
Conduct art-historical research and publish in relevant outlets.
Teach and supervise at undergraduate and graduate levels, including course development where appropriate.
Engage in leadership and service activities within SoH, CoHASS, and the university as applicable to a research-intensive institution.
Requirements
Successful candidates should have a track record of excellence appropriate to the position level in research, teaching, and publication. Requirements at all levels include:
A PhD in art history or a related field.
Demonstrated excellence in research, evidenced by a strong publication record and a clear plan for future high-quality publications.
Demonstrated capacity to deliver excellent teaching.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Requirements at the Associate Professor and Full Professor level include:
Recognition in the research community (e.g., invited talks, awards, or professional society memberships).
Proven ability to secure research funding.
Contributed to curriculum development.
Strong track record in supervising students, research staff, postdocs, and mentoring junior faculty.
Experience in leadership and/or service roles.
SoH is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity. We welcome applications from all and recruit based on merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status, family responsibilities, or disability.
Application Procedure
The closing date for this application is 11 November 2025.
Applicants are invited to submit their applications through the NTU career portal. Applications should include the following:
Curriculum vitae (including records of competitive grants and graduate supervision, if applicable)
Teaching statement
Records of teaching evaluations (if available)
Writing sample
Names and contact details of at least three referees for appointments up to the rank of Associate Professor, and at least five referees for appointments at the rank of Professor (with tenure)
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Enquiries about the position may be addressed to:
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