The Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) cluster at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) seeks applicants for a full-time teaching faculty position (Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Practice track, depending on the background and qualifications of the candidate). An appointment will be made on an initial 2- or 3-year contract with the possibility of renewal. Applicants should have background in human-centered design, user experience, design anthropology, or related fields. This faculty position calls for applicants both working in industry as well as in academic institutions.
The selected candidate will be required to teach for our Minor Degree program in Design, Technology, and Society (DTS) —a design-focused variant of Science, Technology, and Society studies (STS). Potential abilities to teach in our postgraduate program Master of Science in Technology and Design (Human-Centered Design) are also expected. This position is aligned with the HASS cluster’s four strategic research groups — “Population Health & Wellbeing,” “AI/Ethics/Management,” “Green Economy,” and/or “Human Flourishing.”
Requirements
· Ph.D. in Social Sciences or relevant disciplines;
· Expertise and teaching experience in Human-Centered Design, User Experience, Design Anthropology, or related subjects;
· Knowledge and experience of research in Population Health & Wellbeing, AI/Ethics/Management, Green Economy, or Human Flourishing – preferred;
· Publication records in relevant fields – preferred; and
· Motivated to work in Singapore’s multinational, multidisciplinary, and cutting-edge teaching and research environments.
About the University and Program
SUTD is a new research university established in collaboration with MIT and offers degrees in engineering, computer science, and architecture with a strong emphasis on nurturing socially cognizant innovators, technologists, designers, and entrepreneurs. The HASS department plays a pivotal role in the university’s commitment to world-class teaching and research excellence. The current HASS faculty bring core expertise in anthropology, history, literature, psychology, sociology, urban studies, and the digital humanities. This unique combination of interdisciplinary faculty has given rise to thought-provoking research and teaching that contribute significantly to HASS disciplines, as well as to interdisciplinary projects with other departments at SUTD, such as Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), Design and Artificial Intelligence (DAI), Engineering Product Development (EPD), Engineering Systems and Design (ESD), and Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD).
To Apply
Candidate should submit the following materials:
1. A cover letter
2. A statement of current and future research plans
3. A statement of teaching experience and philosophy
4. A 500-word description and selected bibliography of up to ten readings for two courses you may wish to offer
5. A curriculum vitae
6. Two representative publications (e.g., articles, book or dissertation chapters, or works in progress)
7. Names, affiliations and email addresses of two referees (Please note that candidates who advance to the interview stage will be asked to submit two letters of recommendation. Please have your recommenders ready to send their letters via email or Interfolio).
Full consideration will be given to applications received by 31 December 2024. Interviews will likely take place in early February 2025.
For more information about the position, please contact [email protected].
