Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
About Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 35,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Business, Computing & Data Science, Engineering, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, Medicine, Science, and Graduate colleges.
NTU is also home to world-renowned autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N).
Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.
Ranked amongst the world’s top universities, the University’s main campus is also frequently listed among the world’s most beautiful. Known for its sustainability, NTU has achieved 100% Green Mark Platinum certification for all its eligible building projects. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a medical campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district.
For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- Student gender ratio
- 46 F : 54 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 34% (1)
- Students per staff
- 17.1 (1)
- Student total
- 26817 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2027
Jobs at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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Assistant Professor in Psychology
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)
Singapore
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)
Singapore
Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. The School of Social Sciences (SSS) is part of NTU Singapore’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CoHASS), whose students and scholars actively collaborate in fields ranging from philosophy to design, to understand how people in Asia and beyond act in and make sense of the world. CoHASS aims to be Asia’s leading centre for innovative, interdisciplinary Humanities, Arts and Social Science research. The School of Social Sciences at NTU Singapore invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Psychology. We seek to appoint an outstanding and collegial scholar-practitioner who will contribute principally to the Master of Science in Psychology (MScP) programme. We are especially interested in candidates whose research and professional expertise lies at the intersection of community health psychology, forensic psychology, clinical psychology, and/or criminal justice. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a high-quality programme of research, publish in leading disciplinary or interdisciplinary outlets, and contribute to the wider research environment of the Psychology Programme and School of Social Sciences. The appointee’s teaching responsibilities will be primarily within the MScP programme. These responsibilities may include developing course content and assessments; delivering lectures, seminars, and other learning activities; supervising and advising programme students; providing student consultation and pastoral support; and undertaking assessment and marking duties. The appointee may also be asked to contribute to other teaching needs within the Psychology Programme. A significant component of the appointee’s service responsibilities will involve coordinating the MScP practicum. This will include supporting the development and administration of clinical and professional placements; cultivating relationships with placement providers and external partners; helping to ensure the quality and suitability of placement experiences and supervision; supporting students and supervisors during placements; and contributing to practicum governance, evaluation, and quality assurance. Experience managing or coordinating clinical or professional practica, internships, placements, or comparable forms of supervised professional training is therefore strongly desired. Requirements A PhD, DPhil, or equivalent doctorate-level qualification in Psychology or a closely related field. Demonstrated research expertise in one or more areas of psychology relevant to the position. A strong record of research and scholarly publication commensurate with career stage, together with the potential to develop an internationally recognised programme of research. Experience and/or a strong interest in teaching postgraduate psychology students, with a demonstrable commitment to high-quality teaching and professional training. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills relevant to teaching, student supervision, pastoral care, and engagement with external partners. Willingness and ability to contribute to the overall objectives of the MScP programme, Psychology Programme, and School of Social Sciences, working collaboratively with academic, administrative, and professional colleagues. Experience managing or coordinating clinical or professional practica, internships, placements, or other forms of supervised professional training. This may include developing placement partnerships, matching and supporting students, liaising with onsite supervisors, monitoring placement quality and student progress, and contributing to practicum governance and quality assurance. Professional or clinical practice experience relevant to community health psychology, forensic psychology, clinical psychology, or criminal justice. This may include experience in expert assessment, offender rehabilitation, investigative interviewing, criminal justice policy, or other applied work in forensic, correctional, clinical, or related settings. Professional registration, licensure, board certification, or eligibility for registration as a psychologist. SRP-approved supervisor status or eligibility is also highly desirable. Experience supervising students, trainees, or early-career practitioners in clinical, professional, or other applied settings. Evidence of the capacity to attract research funding and develop collaborative or interdisciplinary research. Evidence of national or international professional standing, such as fellowship or active involvement in relevant professional bodies, invited leadership roles, editorial or reviewing activities, or recognised external impact. For further information about the Psychology Programme, School of Social Sciences at NTU Singapore, please see: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/psychology. NTU Singapore offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience in addition to a comprehensive fringe benefit package. If you have any questions about this position, please write to: Email: sc-sss@ntu.edu.sg Application Procedure The closing date for applications is 30 October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Please submit your application through the NTU career portal: Cover letter: Please describe your motivation for joining the Psychology Programme and summarise your proposed research, teaching, professional-training, and service contributions. Candidates should also describe any relevant experience coordinating or supporting clinical or professional practica, internships, or placements. Curriculum vitae: Please include details of your research, teaching, professional practice, supervision, and relevant administrative or programme-management experience. Any career gaps should be addressed in the cover letter. Research statement Teaching statement Selected publications and/or other supporting materials, as required through the NTU career portal
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
17 Sep 2026
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor (Tenure Track or Tenured) of Philosophy
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)
Singapore
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)
Singapore
School of Humanities College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Nanyang Technological University, Singapore The Department of Philosophy at NTU Singapore invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured appointment at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Philosophy. We seek an intellectually ambitious scholar who specializes in the Philosophy of AI or related fields. The NTU Philosophy Department offers a Major and Minor in Philosophy. It is a postgraduate degree programme, with both MA and PhD students, and our degree programmes have a strong record of job placement. NTU philosophy faculty have particular strengths in ethics, Asian and comparative philosophy, and philosophy of science. More information can be found in https://www.ntu.edu.sg/soh/about-us/philosophy/faculty-members. In addition, we are starting a new MA Programme in AI Ethics and Society, which will offer a postgraduate degree anchored in the humanities, dedicated to the study of ethical, societal, and governance dimensions of AI. Research Profile Applicants should demonstrate a strong and original research agenda in philosophy of AI. Areas of interest may include (but are not limited to): AI ethics AI and society AI and philosophy of mind AI and philosophy of science AI and philosophy of technology AI approaches to digital humanities Teaching and Supervision The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Philosophy and for the MA in AI Ethics and Society. The candidate will supervise postgraduate research and contribute actively to mentoring students working in Philosophy and interdisciplinary research, especially relating to ethical, societal, and governance dimensions of AI. The successful candidate may be appointed Director of the MA in AI Ethics and Society. Requirements Requirements at all levels include: A PhD in Philosophy or a related field Evidence of strong scholarly promise and a developing publication profile Demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching and student mentorship Interest in collaborative, interdisciplinary, and internationally engaged research Good communication and interpersonal skills In addition, requirements at the Associate Professor and Full Professor level include: Recognition in the research community, such as invited talks, awards, or memberships in professional societies Proven ability to secure research funding Demonstrated capacity to contribute to curriculum development A strong track record of supervising students, research staff, and/or postdocs, as well as mentoring junior faculty Experience in leadership and/or service roles Emoluments and Environment Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package. Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. Agile, bold, and inventive, NTU Singapore shapes the future by combining technology and human creativity to tackle the toughest challenges facing society today. The School of Humanities (SoH) at NTU Singapore is committed to disciplinary excellence and interdisciplinary innovation, with particular strengths in Digital, Health, and Environmental Humanities, and the study of Global Asia. SoH is part of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CoHASS), which aims to be Asia’s leading centre for innovative, interdisciplinary Humanities, Arts and Social Science research and practice. SoH is developing a new Institute for AI Ethics in collaboration with the College of Computing and Data Science, and the successful candidate could be appointed co-director of this Institute and could be cross-appointed with the College of Computing and Data Science. NTU offers a dynamic and well-resourced environment for humanities research. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and diverse community of scholars, with opportunities to collaborate across NTU’s ecosystem of interdisciplinary research initiatives. NTU actively supports international research networks, competitive grant funding, and innovative cross-disciplinary programmes. Application Procedure Please click apply.ap1.interfolio.com/119221 to submit the following documents to us: Cover letter Curriculum Vitae including a full publication list Research statement (2-3 pages) Teaching statement (1-2 pages) The closing date for applications is 31 October 2026. All materials submitted will be held in strict confidence. For enquiries, please address to: The Search Committee Email: philosophy-search@ntu.edu.sg Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
1 Oct 2026
Associate Professor/Full Professor (Tenured) of Philosophy
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)
Singapore
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)
Singapore
School of Humanities College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Nanyang Technological University, Singapore The Department of Philosophy at NTU Singapore invites applications for a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Philosophy. We are hiring for multiple positions, with the aim of promoting the strategic development of NTU Philosophy. The areas of specialization are open for all positions. The NTU Philosophy Department offers a Major and Minor in Philosophy, and a postgraduate degree programme, with both MA and PhD students. Our degree programmes have a strong record of job placement. NTU philosophy faculty have particular strengths in ethics, Asian and comparative philosophy, and philosophy of science. More information can be found in https://www.ntu.edu.sg/soh/about-us/philosophy/faculty-members. Teaching and Supervision The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Philosophy. The candidate will supervise postgraduate research and contribute actively to mentoring students in Philosophy. Requirements A PhD in Philosophy or a related field Evidence of strong scholarly promise and a developing publication profile Demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching and student mentorship Interest in collaborative, interdisciplinary, and internationally engaged research Good communication and interpersonal skills Recognition in the research community, such as invited talks, awards, or memberships in professional societies Proven ability to secure research funding Demonstrated capacity to contribute to curriculum development A strong track record of supervising students, research staff, and/or postdocs, as well as mentoring junior faculty Experience in leadership and/or service roles Emoluments and Environment Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package. Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. Agile, bold, and inventive, NTU Singapore shapes the future by combining technology and human creativity to tackle the toughest challenges facing society today. The School of Humanities (SoH) at NTU Singapore is committed to disciplinary excellence and interdisciplinary innovation, with particular strengths in Digital, Health, and Environmental Humanities, and the study of Global Asia. SoH is part of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CoHASS), which aims to be Asia’s leading centre for innovative, interdisciplinary Humanities, Arts and Social Science research and practice. NTU offers a dynamic and well-resourced environment for humanities research. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and diverse community of scholars, with opportunities to collaborate across NTU’s ecosystem of interdisciplinary research initiatives. NTU actively supports international research networks, competitive grant funding, and innovative cross-disciplinary programmes. Application Procedure Please click apply.ap1.interfolio.com/119220 to submit the following documents to us: Cover letter Curriculum Vitae including a full publication list Research statement (2-3 pages) Teaching statement (1-2 pages) The closing date for applications is 31 October 2026. All materials submitted will be held in strict confidence. For enquiries, please address to: The Search Committee Email: philosophy-search@ntu.edu.sg Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
1 Oct 2026
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Philosophy
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)
Singapore
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)
Singapore
School of Humanities College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Nanyang Technological University, Singapore The Department of Philosophy at NTU Singapore invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are hiring for multiple positions, with the aim of promoting the strategic development of NTU Philosophy. The areas of specialization are open for all positions. The NTU Philosophy Department offers a Major and Minor in Philosophy, and a postgraduate degree programme, with both MA and PhD students. Our degree programmes have a strong record of job placement. NTU philosophy faculty have particular strengths in ethics, Asian and comparative philosophy, and philosophy of science. More information can be found in https://www.ntu.edu.sg/soh/about-us/philosophy/faculty-members. Teaching and Supervision The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Philosophy. The candidate will supervise postgraduate research and contribute actively to mentoring students in Philosophy. Requirements A PhD in Philosophy or a related field Evidence of strong scholarly promise and a developing publication profile Demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching and student mentorship Interest in collaborative, interdisciplinary, and internationally engaged research Good communication and interpersonal skills Emoluments and Environment Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package. Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. Agile, bold, and inventive, NTU Singapore shapes the future by combining technology and human creativity to tackle the toughest challenges facing society today. The School of Humanities (SoH) at NTU Singapore is committed to disciplinary excellence and interdisciplinary innovation, with particular strengths in Digital, Health, and Environmental Humanities, and the study of Global Asia. SoH is part of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CoHASS), which aims to be Asia’s leading centre for innovative, interdisciplinary Humanities, Arts and Social Science research and practice. NTU offers a dynamic and well-resourced environment for humanities research. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and diverse community of scholars, with opportunities to collaborate across NTU’s ecosystem of interdisciplinary research initiatives. NTU actively supports international research networks, competitive grant funding, and innovative cross-disciplinary programmes. Application Procedure Please click https://apply.ap1.interfolio.com/119224 to submit the following documents to us: Cover letter Curriculum Vitae including a full publication list Research statement (2-3 pages) Teaching statement (1-2 pages) The closing date for applications is 31 October 2026. All materials submitted will be held in strict confidence. For enquiries, please address to: The Search Committee Email: philosophy-search@ntu.edu.sg Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
1 Oct 2026
Assistant Professor of Linguistics
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)
Singapore
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore)
Singapore
The Division of Linguistics and Multilingual Studies (LMS) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, invites applications for tenure-track faculty appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor. We welcome applications from scholars in any field of linguistics with an outstanding research record. We particularly welcome candidates whose research will strengthen and advance LMS’s distinctive focus on multilingualism in the Asia-Pacific region, including those with expertise in multilingualism, language diversity, and the languages and linguistic ecologies of the region. Candidates working on Southeast Asia are especially encouraged to apply, although outstanding candidates working across a broad range of geographical contexts will be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the intellectual environment and research strategy of LMS, and develop collaborations within and beyond NTU. LMS offers a vibrant and interdisciplinary environment for the study of language in its structural, social, cognitive, and technological dimensions. Singapore serves as our natural laboratory for research that is grounded in multilingual Asia and globally relevant. LMS is also internationally recognised for its work on multilingualism, language diversity, language contact and change, and the interfaces between language, society, cognition, and technology. LMS is part of the School of Humanities (SoH), within NTU Singapore’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CoHASS), where students and scholars collaborate across fields from philosophy to design to understand how people in Asia and beyond act in, shape, and make sense of a technological world. CoHASS aims to be Asia’s leading centre for innovative, interdisciplinary research and education in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Qualifications and Expectations Successful candidates should have: A PhD in Linguistics or a closely related field. A strong, internationally recognized research record, evidenced by publications and other scholarly outputs of field- or world-leading quality. A demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching excellence. Applicants are invited to submit their applications through the NTU career portal. Please provide the following in your application: Cover letter; Curriculum vitae (including records of competitive grants and graduate supervision, if applicable); Teaching impact statement; Research impact statement; Names and contact details of at least three (3) referees within academia Enquiries about the position may be addressed to lms-search@ntu.edu.sg The closing date for applications is 8 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.
Salary
Competitive
Posted
1 Oct 2026
Subjects Taught at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
See below for a range of subjects taught at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Arts and Humanities
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology
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