The Department of Malay Studies of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor specializing in both the areas of Malay literature and Malay society. Preference would be given to candidates whose research and teaching areas straddle the literary and sociological aspects of Malay society.
Candidates must have a PhD preferably in Malay Studies by the time of appointment as well as show promise for establishing a strong research programme. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and develop both undergraduate and postgraduate modules in the areas of classical and modern Malay/Indonesian literature as well as Malay society. Candidates must be able teach in both Malay and English and demonstrate versatility in their teaching experiences and research interest.
- Interested candidates must submit their applications together with the following:
1. Full Curriculum Vitae together with the names and complete contact details of three academic referees.
2. A statement (max. 2 pages) of teaching interests, teaching philosophy and methodology as well as past teaching evaluations.
3. A statement (max 2 pages) detailing research interests and agenda.
- Please submit all documents by 30th April 2008 to:
Chair, Department of Malay Studies Search Committee
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
National University of Singapore
11, Arts Link
Singapore 117570
Only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for a campus visit.
Enquiries about this position can be directed to the secretary of the Malay Studies Department at mlssec@nus.edu.sg; Fax: ++65-67732980.
Visit the University’s website at http://www.nus.edu.sg/ohr/ for details of benefits and terms and conditions of appointments. Further information about the Faculty of the Arts and Social Sciences and the Department of Malay Studies can be found at http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/
