Job Opportunities

The Department of Geography at the National University of Singapore invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) position in Political Geography to begin in August 2008 or January 2009.

The candidate should have a PhD and preferably at least one year’s teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level. We seek a faculty member who can contribute to cutting edge research and teaching in political geography. Preference will be given to candidates with research experience and expertise in the context of Asia. The candidate’s research and teaching activities should complement the Department’s existing area of excellence in “Political Economies of Regional Transformations in Asia”.

In terms of teaching and academic responsibilities, the successful applicant will be expected to:

1. Teach at least 2 modules a year at the undergraduate level in the fields of Political Geography and possible graduate modules in his/her own areas of expertise; and
   
2. Contribute to the Department’s dynamic research activities

To apply, please submit your full CV, including names and contact details of three referees, a statement indicating your research agenda and teaching interests to:

C/o Ms. WONG Lai Wa
(Assistant Professor Position in Political Geography)
Department of Geography
National University of Singapore
1 Arts Link
Singapore 117570
Tel: +65-6516 6638; Fax: +65-6777 3091;
Email: geowlw@nus.edu.sg
(Please address any specific queries to Ms. Wong)

Please request your referees to send in their references to the above address or vial email by 1 May 2008 when the application will be closed. Your envelope should be clearly marked ‘Assistant Professor Position in Political Geography’.

Application review will begin on 3 May 2008 and will continue until a suitable candidate is recruited. Applicants should ideally be available to commence duties by early August 2008. Short-listed candidates will be invited for a campus visit in June or July 2008. Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience. An appointee (varies according to whether he/she is a Singaporean, permanent resident of Singapore or other nationality) may also enjoy some or all of the following benefits:

-  Subsidized housing;
-  Medical and leave benefits; and
-  Subsidization of relocation costs