The School of Social Sciences (SOSS), Singapore Management University, invites applications for two tenure-track positions in (i) International Relations (IR), and (ii) Comparative Politics and Public Policy (CP).

• International Relations

The School of Social Sciences is seeking candidates who are well rounded in International Relations and especially those with expertise in international organizations, regionalism, migration, or human security. The successful candidate will display a record of, or high potential for, scholarly research, as well as demonstrated teaching aptitude. The position requires a doctorate in Political Science, International Relations, or a closely related field. Successful candidates should be prepared to teach both introductory courses and advanced electives in international relations.

• Comparative Politics and Public Policy

The ideal candidate is one who conducts innovative research in Comparative Politics who can also teach Public Policy courses. The school is open to research focus, although interest in Asia is a plus. The successful candidate will display a record of, or high potential for, scholarly research, as well as demonstrated teaching aptitude. The position requires a doctorate in Political Science, Public Policy, or a closely related field. Successful candidates should be prepared to teach courses in both the Political Science major field as well as in the Public Policy and Public Management second major.

Singapore Management University is a research university committed to an interdisciplinary and integrated curriculum, providing opportunities to work with faculty across the social sciences. The research support is excellent, and salary and benefits are highly competitive. The teaching load is comparable to other research universities, and typically, junior faculty receive a 3-course per year teaching load for their first contract.

Full evaluation of applications will start 15 September 2018. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (GMT) on 14 September 2018. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will begin in October 2018. The successful candidate will be expected to start at Singapore Management University in July 2019.

The application package should be in electronic form (Word or PDF file) and include:
(1) a cover letter (including a summary of research and teaching interests),

(2) an upto-date curriculum vitae (including a list of three referees),

(3) a 1-2 page research statement,

(4) a 1-2 page teaching statement,

(5) up to three writing samples, and

(6)evidence of teaching effectiveness.

The applications should be e-mailed to socialsciencescv@smu.edu.sg. Please identify in the e-mail which of the positions you are applying for, with “Assistant Professor in IR” or “Assistant Professor in CP” as subject.

Applicants should also arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly to:

The Dean’s Office,

School of Social Sciences,

Singapore Management University,

90 Stamford Road, Level 4

Singapore 178903

or e-mailed to: socialsciencescv@smu.edu.sg.

Information about SMU and the School of Social Sciences can be found at
www.socsc.smu.edu.sg

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.