Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in South and/or Southeast Asian Political Thought

Job description

Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in South and/or Southeast Asian Political Thought We are seeking a scholar whose work engages seriously with political thinking from South and/or Southeast Asia, and who aims to connect thinking from their region across Asia and on a global scale. The successful candidate will have a research agenda that uses past and present categories and concepts to open new ground in political theory, addressing questions that matter now. The appointee will join the Public Policy and Global Affairs Division within the School of Social Sciences and will be expected to contribute to CoHASS’s interdisciplinary research environment, particularly the Global Asia priority. Key Responsibilities Teach Asian and global political theory at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Develop new taught postgraduate programmes. Supervise PhD students. Engage in interdisciplinary conversations across the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and beyond. Contribute to CoHASS’s interdisciplinary research environment, particularly the Global Asia priority. Qualifications Hold a PhD in political science, political theory, history of political thought, or a cognate discipline focusing on South or Southeast Asian political thought. Demonstrate an outstanding research track record for the career stage, with the capacity to produce research that shapes the field, evidenced by a strong record of published research or, for early-career candidates, a distinctive research programme. Have excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and a commitment relevant to teaching, pastoral care, and administering the PPGA Programme. Demonstrate willingness to engage in interdisciplinary conversations across the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and beyond. Benefits NTU Singapore offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, in addition to a comprehensive fringe benefit package. Application Procedure The closing date for applications is 15 August 2026. Please submit your application through the NTU career portal: Cover letter Research statement (max 3 pages) Teaching statement (max 2 pages) Curriculum vitae Names of three referees For questions, contact Chair, South or Southeast Asia Political Thought Search, Email: . #J-18808-Ljbffr