Sustainability Faculty Positions – Open Rank (2 Positions)

Singapore Management University, School of Social Sciences

The School of Social Sciences (SOSS), Singapore Management University, invites applications for two tenure-track / open-rank positions in Public Policy / Sociology centered on Sustainability, to commence in July 2024.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate academic excellence in topics related to environmental and social sustainability, through scholarly research that broadly resonates with one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The candidate should also be able to display teaching expertise in their area to be able to contribute introductory as well as advanced courses in the rapidly growing Sustainability curriculum (undergraduate and graduate) at SOSS, including the SMU Master of Sustainable (MST). In sum, the successful candidate should be able to display a record of, or high potential for, scholarly work on topics related to sustainable development (e.g. water-energy-food nexus, natural resource management, climate institutions and partnerships, sustainable communities etc.)

The position requires a doctorate in Public Policy / Sociology or a closely related field. Those with a research focus involving Asia are encouraged to apply.

Singapore Management University is 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 relatively light, and classes are capped at no more than 45 students.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by Singapore time 11:59PM on 7th September 2023. Full evaluation of applications will begin immediately thereafter. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews. Interviews and campus visits will be conducted no later than October 2023. All hires are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

The application package should be in electronic form (Word or PDF file) and include: (1) a cover letter describing research and teaching interests, (2) an up-to-date curriculum vitae (including teaching experience and 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 (such as teaching evaluations and syllabi).

Applicants for the Assistant Professor position should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly to: The Dean’s Office, School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University, 10 Canning Rise, Level 5, Singapore 179873, or e-mailed to: socialsciencescv@smu.edu.sg

Applicants for the Associate and Full Professor position only need to submit the contact information of their three referees. Referees will be contacted for recommendation letters if the applicant is shortlisted.

Further information about the University and the School can be found at this link. 

To apply, please click on this link.