Yale-NUS College seeks outstanding teacher-scholars who are active researchers, committed to innovative pedagogy and curriculum development, and who enjoy close mentoring of students. As a collaboration between the National University of Singapore and Yale University, Yale-NUS College draws on the best elements of liberal arts education to re-imagine the curriculum and collegiate experience for the 21st century. Joint appointments with NUS academic departments and research institutes may be considered.
Social Sciences
J.Y. Pillay Chairs in Social Sciences
Yale-NUS College seeks to hire two (2) senior scholars as J.Y. Pillay Professors in the Social Sciences. The J.Y. Pillay Chairs, established in honour of Professor J.Y. Pillay, an eminent policy maker and corporate leader in Singapore, are for scholars who are at the forefront of research and education in their field. These chairs positions are available for both fulltime tenured and short-term visiting appointments.
We encourage applicants in any discipline of the Social Sciences but are prioritising political studies in this year’s search. We welcome applications from scholars working in all areas of political science, political economy, or political thought, including those whose research bridges different disciplines.
The successful candidates will provide academic leadership through their research and teaching by engaging in significant research, teaching well, helping to develop the curriculum in the College, and mentoring other faculty. The College places emphasis on productive and impactful research programs, akin to other top liberal arts colleges in the world
Tenure-track or Tenured (Open rank) Position in Psychology
Yale-NUS College invites applications for an open rank, tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Psychology. We seek outstanding applicants in any field of Psychology. Applicants should have a PhD in Psychology or related field and be active researchers with a commitment to creative and effective undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
Tenure-track or Tenured (Open rank) Positions in the Social Sciences
Yale-NUS College invites outstanding applications for at least three (3) open rank, tenure-track or tenured positions in the social sciences. Candidates would teach in our Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) and/or Global Affairs (GA) majors, as well as in Yale-NUS’s flagship common curriculum.
For GA, we particularly welcome applications from scholars who can teach international development or international/comparative political economy or quantitative methods, or who have regional expertise in the Middle East, Africa, or Latin America.
For PPE, evidence of scholarship or teaching that integrates two or more PPE fields (politics, economics, philosophy) would be an asset.
Applicants require a PhD in relevant discipline, such as politics, economics, sociology, development studies, or geography. They should be active researchers with a commitment to creative and effective undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Anthropology
Yale-NUS College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Anthropology. We seek outstanding applicants in Sociocultural Anthropology. An emphasis on one or more of the following areas would be desirable: Political and/or Economic Anthropology; Medical Anthropology; Environmental Anthropology; Psychological Anthropology; Public and/or Applied Anthropology; and Visual Anthropology. We welcome applications from scholars working in any region or across regions; expertise in Southeast Asia would be an asset.
Applicants should have a PhD in Anthropology or a related field by the start of their appointment. Candidates should have an outstanding research and publication record for their career stage as well as a demonstrated commitment to effective undergraduate teaching.
Science
Tenured or Tenure-track (Open rank) Position in Data Science
Yale-NUS College invites applications for an open rank, tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Mathematics and Computer Science. We seek outstanding applicants in the field of Data Science and particularly welcome applications from Big Data, High Dimensional Statistics, Computational Statistics and Machine Learning. Applicants must demonstrate an outstanding track record for their career stage. A PhD and postdoctoral research experience are essential. Familiarity or experience with the liberal arts system would be advantageous. Some teaching experience is preferred for appointment as Assistant Professor. A clear passion and ability in undergraduate teaching is essential. Research achievement should include publication in leading peer-reviewed journal, as well as a potential to secure research funding.