Job ad submitted by: Kah-Wee Lee, National University of Singapore
Job title: Assistant Professor in Urban Planning / Design (National University of Singapore)
Hiring institution: National University of Singapore
Location: Singapore, | Singapore
Application deadline: 04/20/2024
The Department of Architecture invites applications for two junior positions in urban design and/or urban planning:
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
Assistant Professor (Practice Track)
The Department seeks two forward-thinking and inspirational candidates for the position of Assistant Professor who will contribute to graduate programmes in urban planning and design (here and here). We are particularly interested in candidates who are able to work across disciplines to address pressing environmental, urban, and social challenges in Asia. Research expertise in physical planning, urban development and governance, geo-spatial analysis, climate resilience and social equity is highly desired.
Applicants for the Tenure track position should hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment. Candidates should have a strong research trajectory that has the potential to secure future grants and lead the chosen field of specialization at the international level. The Department is particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate how their research can be integrated in or developed with studio pedagogy. The successful candidate will be expected to lead urban design and planning studios in the various graduate degree programmes offered by the Department. In addition, he/she is expected to teach core courses and electives based on his/her specialization.
Applicants for the Practice track position should hold a relevant graduate degree (Master or above) by the time of appointment. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in professional practice and demonstrate the potential to be a leader in a domain of specialization. A good professional network in the Asian region that can enrich the student experience and raise the profile of the Department will be an advantage. The successful candidate will lead urban design and planning studios in the various graduate degree programmes offered by the Department. In addition, he/she is expected to teach core courses and electives based on his/her specialization.
About the Department of Architecture, NUS
The Department of Architecture in the College of Design and Engineering is ranked among the top 10 in the world, and Asia’s best in Architecture/Built Environment, based on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (2024). It offers the professionally accredited Master of Architecture programme as well as a range of graduate and undergraduate programmes in related fields such as urban planning/design, landscape architecture and conservation. The faculty is correspondingly diverse and international. The Department offers internationally competitive remuneration, generous employment benefits as well as access to research funding for both junior and senior academics. International applicants will also receive subsidized housing at Kent Vale, a faculty residence on the NUS campus.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. To apply, please visit the career page (Tenure Track and Practice Track) and submit the necessary documents. The application deadline is 20 April 2025. Applications after that date may be accepted if positions are still available. Expected start date of the appointment is end of 2025 or early 2026.
For any questions that you may have, please feel free to reach out to Ms Alicia Wong ([email protected]).
Required Documents:
1. A letter of interest
2. A complete Curriculum Vitae
3. A portfolio showing major projects and other forms of professional practice and studio teaching (if any).
4. A statement of teaching (maximum two pages) and a sample syllabus of a studio course to be taught.
5. A statement of research (including a short research plan for next three to five years maximum three pages) – citing up to five significant publications, creative work or other scholarly contribution and explaining their significance, and a writing sample.
5. A complete list of publications, grouped according to papers, books, and reviews, including page numbers, in bibliographic form.
6. Names of four referees with contact details (who will be contacted only if shortlisted).
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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
