Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Overview

Institution

Young, research intensive, and outward-looking Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. The School of Humanities (SoH) at NTU Singapore combines the highest quality research and teaching with practical engagement with the world. The School is committed to disciplinary excellence and interdisciplinary innovation, with a particular focus on Digital Humanities, Medical Humanities, Environmental Humanities and the study of Global Asia. It is part of NTU Singapore’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CoHASS), whose students and scholars actively collaborate in fields ranging from philosophy to design, to understand how people in Asia and beyond act in and make sense of a rapidly-changing, technological world. CoHASS is Asia’s leading centre for innovative, interdisciplinary Humanities, Arts and Social Science research.

Art History at SoH
NTU’s Art History curriculum equips students with a thorough knowledge and critical awareness of the global histories of art, which are taught through lectures, seminars, field trips, practical projects, and encounters with practitioners. Students are trained in the methods and rigours of researching and writing about art, with a range of specialisations.

The Department of Art History at SoH proudly offers Singapore’s only undergraduate double major programme in Art History, as well as graduate research degrees including MA (Research) and PhD in Art History. Students at both undergraduate and graduate levels are encouraged to pursue interdisciplinary studies and independent research, reflecting the strengths of the Department, the School, and the discipline.

• Conduct art-historical research.
• Participate in undergraduate and graduate level teaching as well as leadership/service duties, at a level that aligns with the expectations of a research-intensive university.
• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to their own research areas of expertise.

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. Most relevant fields include Asian art histories—particularly East Asian, South Asian, and/or West Asian art histories—as well as art histories of the Islamic world and histories of global contemporary art.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting art-historical research and will also participate in undergraduate and graduate level teaching as well as leadership/service duties, at a level that aligns with the expectations of a research-intensive university.

The successful candidate will be provided with a generous Start-Up Grant to support their active research agenda and publications, and will also be encouraged to secure competitive research grants administered by SoH, as well as the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, and other organisations. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to their own research areas of expertise.

General

• Successful candidates should have a track record of excellence appropriate to the position level in research, teaching, and publication.
• A PhD in art history or in a related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in research, evidenced by a strong publication record and a well-developed plan for future research and high-quality publications.
• Demonstrated capacity to deliver excellent teaching.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Associate Professor and Full Professor level

• Recognition in the research community, such as invited talks, awards, or memberships in professional societies.
• Proven ability to secure research funding.
• Demonstrated capacity to contribute to curriculum development.
• A strong track record of supervising students, research staff, and/or postdocs, as well as mentoring junior faculty.
• Experience in leadership and/or service roles.

SoH has a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit based on merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status, family responsibilities, or disability.

Deadline The closing date for this application is 11 November 2025. Applicants are invited to submit their applications through the NTU career portal.

Documents required

• 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 (3) referees for appointments up to the rank of Associate Professor, and at least five (5) referees for appointments at the rank of Professor (with tenure).

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Enquiries about the position may be addressed to:

Enquiries about the position may be addressed to: