Call for Applications: Teaching Positions in Global Studies, International Relations or Comparative Politics

Political Science

National University of Singapore

Singapore, Singapore

Job period: 2 September, 2015 – 2 October, 2015

Application Deadline: 13 November, 2015

Contact: polbox11@nus.edu.sg

The Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the field of Global Studies broadly conceived. Applications from candidates working in one or more of the fields of Religion and Ethnicity, Colonialism and Post-Colonialism, and Population and Migration would be particularly welcome. Applications from outstanding candidates working in other areas and regions will also be considered.

Successful applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline at the time of the appointment. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence or strong potential in research and strong theoretical interests. Candidates must be able to contribute to the teaching of core undergraduate modules in the interdisciplinary Global Studies programme at NUS including GL1101E Global Issues and be willing to propose new courses of their own. Details of course offerings are available at http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/globalstudies/ for details.

Salary and benefits are competitive. Information about benefits, working in NUS, and living in Singapore can be found at: http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/pol/careers/careers.htm. Applicants should submit via email a letter of interest, CV, graduate transcript, evidence of teaching effectiveness, examples of research publications or manuscripts, and three letters of recommendation to the Chair of the Search Committee at polbox11@nus.edu.sg

Review of applications will begin on 14 November 2015 and continue until the position is filled.

Start Date: Fall 2016

Application Deadline: 13 November 2015 and open until filled

Salary: Negotiable

Political Science

National University of Singapore

Singapore, Singapore

Job period: 2 September, 2015 – 2 October, 2015

Application Deadline: 13 November, 2015

Contact: polbox5@nus.edu.sg

Political Science: Comparative Politics or International Relations

Rank: Assistant Professor or Lecturer

Subfield(s): Open

The Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor or lecturer in the field of Comparative Politics or International Relations. Tenure-track applicants should have completed a PhD in Political Science, International Relations, or cognate discipline. Applicants should have demonstrated excellent or commensurate potential in research, as well as strong theoretical interests Applicants for the lectureship should have strong teaching skills. Other qualifications might include experience in senior levels of government, military, business, or professional life in Singapore. Candidates for both positions should be able to demonstrate the ability to teach courses in Singapore politics.

Course information is available at http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/pol/. Salary and benefits are competitive. Information about benefits, working in NUS, and living in Singapore can be found at: http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/pol/careers/careers.htm. Applicants should submit via email a letter of interest, CV, graduate transcript, evidence of teaching effectiveness, examples of research publications or manuscripts, and three letters of recommendation to the Chair of the Search Committee at polbox5@nus.edu.sg. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Start Date: Fall 2016

Application Deadline: 13 November 2015 and open until filled

Salary: Negotiable