The Singapore Management University (SMU) Yong Pung How School of Law invites scholars to apply for Professors/Associate Professors/Assistant Professors (tenure-track) to begin in July 2024.
Professors/Associate Professors/Assistant Professors (tenure-track) will contribute to undergraduate or post-graduate teaching and conduct research in their fields. They will also be involved in projects or events organised by the Yong Pung How School of Law or its research centres including the Centre for Commercial Law in Asia (CCLA), the Centre for AI and Data Governance (CAIDG), Centre for Computational Law (CCLAW), and the Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy (SIDRA).
Professors/Associate Professors: Tenured positions for academics with international reputation for their research and teaching, as well as leadership roles in their fields.
Assistant Professors: Entry-level, tenure-track positions for junior academics. The first contract is for a four-year period and assistant professors are supposed to apply for tenure before the end of the second four-year contract.
Candidates for assistant professors must possess 1) postgraduate degrees in law from reputable universities. Holders of graduate degrees in other disciplines or current lecturers/assistant professors in other jurisdictions will be considered if they possess outstanding publication records. 2) Applicants should also have three substantive publications (published or accepted for publication), preferably in leading international academic journals. Work experience in appellate courts, international organizations, law firms or technology companies will be an advantage.
Scholars with research in all areas of law are welcome, although subject areas of particular interest include the following:
- Criminal Law and Justice (with focus on cybercrimes and financial fraud)
- Law and Technology (with focus on digital, AI and data governance or computational law)
- Law of Evidence
Ability and willingness to teach Legal Skills, Research and Writing will be considered an advantage, but not required.
Interested applicants should submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a detailed CV including publications; 3) soft copies of 3 recent representative publications; 4) a 3–5-page description of research and teaching interests; and 5) a list of 3 referees with full contact information to [email protected]
SMU Yong Pung How School of Law is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment; women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
