Head, Faculty Affairs

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world's top universities. School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) in NTU is a World-leading school in sustainability. CEE plays an integral role in advancing research innovations and providing professional services in a number of key disciplines in Civil and Environmental Engineering, with the objective of contributing to the technological and economic advancement of Singapore and beyond.

Job Purpose:

The Head, Faculty Affairs provides strategic and operational leadership in managing all faculty-related activities within the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE). The role oversees faculty recruitment and appointment, culture and development, space and infrastructure, and operations, ensuring that faculty are well-supported in the areas of teaching, research, service and career development. This position plays a critical role in shaping faculty experience, enhancing engagement, and ensuring alignment with the School's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Faculty Recruitment

• Oversee and manage all aspects of faculty recruitment and appointment, from initial outreach and recruitment, to onboarding, appraisal, promotion, and reappointment.

• Take full ownership of operational workflows, ensuring no detail is overlooked and each process meets deadlines and institutional standards.

• Drive structured processes that deliver a seamless experience for faculty and leadership alike.

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract, select, and retain top-tier academic talent.

2. Faculty Culture & Engagement

• Drive initiatives to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive faculty culture.

• Lead the annual faculty performance appraisal process from planning to completion, with full accountability for timelines, accuracy, and compliance.

• Oversee faculty engagement, recognition, and award nominations, including ensuring faculty research outputs are promoted through strategic platforms and events.

• Manage faculty succession planning.

• Support career development and leadership opportunities for faculty members.

• Oversee faculty welfare, safety and case management, including faculty well-being, peer-to-peer issues, and student-faculty concerns.

• Liaise with university support offices on mental health and well-being initiatives.

3. Space & Infrastructure Planning

• Oversee space planning, including faculty and researcher offices, research-focused laboratories, and common spaces.

• Support policy development, data analysis, and documentation related to space and infrastructure.

4. Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty affairs-related queries from the Chair and other senior leadership.

• Coordinate with CoE to ensure consistency in faculty-related policies and initiatives.

• Engage with HR, finance, and administrative teams to align faculty affairs with broader institutional goals.

5. Strategic Planning & Reporting

• Update and maintain database of relevant faculty information. Be able to generate management reports for budget review and presentation slides on faculty matters for communication.

• Provide support to your team members as and when needed.

Qualifications:

• Recognized university Bachelor/Master/PhD degree or its equivalent with at least 5 years' experience in People Management.

What Would Make This Role Successful:

• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational execution.

• Strong stakeholder management skills to engage faculty, leadership and administrative teams.

• Proactive problem-solving in areas of welfare, infrastructure, and culture.

• Data-driven approach to decision-making, ensuring transparent and efficient processes.

• Ability to build a positive, supportive faculty culture that enhances the School's reputation and impact.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.