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Professor/Associate Professor in South Asian Studies & Head of the South Asian Studies Programme
National University of Singapore
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Posted: 17-Oct-25
Location: Singapore
Employment Type:
Full-Time Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is one of the world’s most prestigious institutions of higher education, currently ranked 8th in the world by the QS and 17th by the THE World University Rankings. NUS is renowned for its research-driven approach to education, fostering innovation and academic excellence. Its vibrant campus is home to a diverse international student body and world-class faculty, creating a dynamic learning environment. 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 tenured faculty position, at the Professor or Associate Professor rank, in the broad field of South Asian Humanities and Social Sciences. Upon selection, the candidate will also be expected to assume the position of Head of the South Asian Studies Programme.
The South Asian Studies Programme (SASP) at NUS is multi-disciplinary in its research and teaching (at undergraduate and graduate levels) and is home to a vibrant community of research students. For this professorial appointment, SASP seeks an accomplished scholar with research focused on South Asia through any one or more of the following fields: History, Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Environmental Humanities, Political Science, International Relations or Literature. This is an opportunity to join and lead a successful programme in an institution committed to supporting excellence and creativity across and between the humanities and social sciences.
How to Apply
National University of Singapore will be supported in its global search for this appointment by the executive search firm, Perrett Laver. For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Dr Jesse Sloane via email at jesse.sloane@perrettlaver.com. Applications should include (in electronic form):
a cover letter explaining why the position at NUS is of interest
a full CV
a list of publications
a statement of research interests and evidence of teaching experience and any other relevant information
The deadline for applications is 4th November 2025 (SGT).
The National University of Singapore aspires to be a vital community of academics, researchers, staff, students and alumni working together in a spirit of innovation and enterprise for a better world.
