Assistant Professor in Public Policy and Global Affairs

1 week ago


Singapore Nanyang Technological University Full time

Public Policy and Global Affairs

School of Social Sciences

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

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

The School of Social Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate degree programmes in a full range of disciplines and actively promotes interdisciplinary learning and research.

Assistant Professor of Political Theory

The Public Policy and Global Affairs Programme is one of the four major programmes in the School of Social Sciences, together with Sociology, Psychology, and Economics. We attract excellent students to our BSocSci and PhD degree programmes and provide them with interdisciplinary training, as well as practical knowledge and skill sets necessary to dissect and address real world problems facing political leaders, policymakers, and the global community.

We seek a dedicated colleague with the necessary skills to collaborate and strengthen PPGA’s research programmes and teaching portfolios, as well as commit to relevant administration duties. Personal aptitude will be important for this position.
- Essential selection criteria:_
- A PhD in political science or in a related field.
- A strong research and publication track record commensurate with career stage.
- Experience and interest in teaching the PPGA core module in political theory.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and commitment relevant to teaching, pastoral care, and administering the PPGA Programme.
- Desirable selection criteria:_
- Ability to offer courses in secondary subfields of political science, or core modules of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
- Research and teaching interests that strengthen and expand PPGA’s research programmes and teaching portfolios.

For further information about the Public Policy and Global Affairs Programme, School of Social Sciences at NTU Singapore, please see:

Emoluments

NTU Singapore offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience in addition to a comprehensive fringe benefit package.

Application Procedure
- Cover letter: please describe your motivation to join the PPGA Programme and a summary of your planned teaching and research activities.
- Curriculum vitae: please address any career gaps in the cover letter.
- Research statement.
- Writing sample: please include a published journal article or working paper that is representative of your scholarship in political theory.
- Teaching statement: please include student evaluations (if any).
- Citation report.

If you have any questions about this position, please write to:
Chair, Public Policy and Global Affairs Search Committee

Hiring Institution: NTU



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