Position ID: | NUS-AS2-SOCANTHENV [#18675] |
Position Title: | Assistant Professor (Sociology/Anthropology of Environment in South Asia) |
Position Type: | Tenured/Tenure-track faculty |
Position Location: | Singapore, Lower Kent Ridge 117570, Singapore [map] |
Subject Areas: | Gender and Sexuality Studies Environmental Studies Social Sciences / Sociology Anthropology Science and Technology Studies (more...) |
Appl Deadline: | 2021/07/25 11:59PM finished (2021/05/21, finished 2022/01/29, listed until 2021/07/25) |
Position Description: |
The South Asian Studies Programme (SASP), a constituent unit of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, at the National University of Singapore, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, in Sociology/Anthropology of Environment in South Asia. The position will commence in July 2022. The South Asian Studies Programme offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees in South Asia and contributes to interdisciplinary programmes in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences under the newly launched College of Humanities and Sciences. The SASP is one of the leading programmes on South Asia in Asia. SASP was established in 1999 and is multi-disciplinary in its research and teaching endeavours and has a vibrant community of research students. A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore is a leader of scientific and social scientific research in the city-state of Singapore. Over 30,000 students from 100 countries further enrich the community with their diverse social and cultural perspectives, making campus life dynamic and exciting. The university emphasises excellence in both teaching and research, with internationally competitive salaries and opportunities for substantial research funding. As the university’s medium of instruction is English, applicants must exhibit a high level of English-competency. A competitive remuneration package, based on qualifications and experience, will be offered to the selected candidate. Successful candidates must have
Further, a credible record of teaching introductory and advanced courses in themes such as religion, gender, urban and health in South Asia will be preferred. Applicants should submit the following materials:
Review of applications will begin on 25 July 2021 and the search shall continue until an appointment is made. Early submission will ensure that your application is fully considered. Virtual campus visits will be scheduled right after the review procedure. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Application materials (except referees' letters) should be submitted online via the NUS Careers Portal and addressed to: Chair, Search Committee For further enquiries, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee at sassec@nus.edu.sg |