SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMME
Website: http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/sea/
The Southeast Asian Studies Programme of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences,
National University of Singapore, seeks applications from scholars specializing in
Southeast Asia. One appointment will be at the Assistant Professor (tenure track) level;
another appointment may be made at either Assistant or Associate Professor level
(tenured or tenure track). Areas of specialization are open, but we are looking for
candidates who complement the existing strengths of the department. Teaching interests
in one or more of the following are particularly desirable: literature, history, ecology and
environmental studies, belief and ritual, political economy, and media studies. Applicants
should be committed to working and teaching in an interdisciplinary environment with an
area studies perspective. Geographical specialization is open, but the department
especially encourages applications from candidates who work on the Philippines,
Vietnam and other mainland Southeast Asian countries,
Other criteria for the position(s) include teaching experience and evidence of teaching
capacity, an active research agenda, and a strong publication record or the potential to
develop one. Fluency in a Southeast Asian language is essential.
The successful applicant will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and
postgraduate levels, including large introductory courses and individual student research
supervision. Faculty in the programme should also have the ability to relate to students
from diverse backgrounds.
Scholars willing to make a long-term commitment to Southeast Asia, including citizens
of its countries, are especially encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. is required at the time of
application.
To apply, please submit a full CV, names of three referees, and a statement describing
your research and teaching interests to the Chair of the Search Committee. If reference
letters are available they should be sent directly to the Chair of the Search Committee.
Further information about the Southeast Asian Studies Programme is available at
http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/sea/. Links to information regarding the University, terms of
service, benefits and allowances are available at http://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/.
The appointment(s) will begin on July 1, 2011 at the latest, with a possibility of
beginning as early as January 1, 2011. Candidates should submit all application materials
by 30 September 2010.
Inquiries and completed applications should be directed to the address below. Only short-
listed candidates will be notified of the selection committee’s decision.
Chair of the Search Committee
Southeast Asian Studies Programme
National University of Singapore
3 Arts Link, Singapore 117570
Fax: (65) 6777-6608
Email: seasec@nus.edu.sg