Established in 2007, the SMU School of Social Sciences (SOSS) provides high quality undergraduate and graduate education expanding SMU’s pedagogical strategy to the study of society, government, and individuals embedded within an increasingly complex world. With faculty expertise and research spanning the disciplines of psychology, political science, sociology, and philosophy, SOSS’s research covers key thematic areas such as international development, policy and politics, Southeast Asian studies, social movements, and sustainability. It currently has a PhD programme in Psychology, with plans to expand its taught postgraduate offerings into other disciplines as part of its growth plan. The School aspires to make a significant and lasting contribution across sectors through its integrative approach to the study of social issues.
Position
The School of Social Sciences (SOSS) invites applications for an Associate Professor (Tenured) position in Psychology to begin in July 2025. The candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses across several major areas of psychology, such as but not limited to Introduction to Psychology, Industrial-Organisational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Research Methods.
We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of internationally excellent scholarly research and excellent teaching in undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in psychology. The position requires the candidate to be in this position for a significant number of years by the date of appointment.
Singapore Management University is committed to an interdisciplinary and integrated curriculum, providing opportunities to work with faculty across the social sciences. The research support is excellent, and salary and benefits are highly competitive. The teaching load is relatively light and undergraduate classes are capped at no more than 45 students.
Candidate Criteria
Applicants must have:
· A record of internationally excellent research in the discipline of psychology.
· Teaching experience in a variety of core and specialised psychology courses, at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels.
· Experience with applying for competitive research grants.
· Experience with supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.
· Evidence of excellence in teaching delivery.
· Excellent communication skills.
· The ability to work in a team with colleagues across a variety of social science disciplines.
Application Procedure
The application package must be submitted by October 28, 2024 electronically via Careers@SMU portal:
1. A cover letter describing research and teaching interests
2. Up-to-date CV (including teaching experience and contact information for three referees)
3. Research Statement (1-2 pages)
4. Teaching Statement (1-2 pages)
5. Writing samples (maximum 3)
6. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations or syllabi)
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews. Interviews and campus visits will be conducted in November 2024. All hires are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Further information about the University and the School can be found at https://socsc.smu.edu.sg/
For queries, please email Professor Kenneth Benoit, Dean of the School of Social Sciences, directly.
