National University of Singapore, Department of History
Southeast Asian History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Singapore |
Position: | Tenure Track Faculty |
THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
The Department of History of the National University of Singapore is seeking to make a tenure-track appointment, any rank, in Southeast Asian History, to commence in 2016.
The successful candidate will have a strong research agenda rooted in any field and any period of Southeast Asian History, a proven ability to conduct their research in a Southeast Asian language, and an international profile commensurate with their rank and stage of career. A demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to teaching the history of the region, as well as the broader history of Asia, and/or World History, is also important. For senior candidates, experience with journal editing will be looked upon favorably. A competitive remuneration package, based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate, will be offered.
According to the QS Rankings 2015, the Department of History is ranked 22 among university history departments worldwide. It is one of 15 Departments, a Program and a Language Centre within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Southeast Asia is an area of special strength for the Department, which consists of more than 30 faculty members with research interests in various aspects of Asian, European and American history, military history, international history, the history of science and technology, religion and history, business, environmental, and maritime history.
Application dossiers should include a complete list of publications, research interests and teaching experience, as well as any other relevant information; a letter explaining why the position at NUS is of interest; and the names and contact information of three academic referees. In addition, candidates will need to submit a Personal Data Consent Form, which can be downloaded at the link below.
Review of applications will begin on 14 September 2015. The search will continue until an appointment is made. Please submit documents to:
Chair, Search Committee (Southeast Asia)
Department of History
National University of Singapore
11 Arts Link
AS1-05-38
Singapore 117570
OR email: histpb@nus.edu.sg
Visit our websites at http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/ for information on the Faculty, and http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/hist/ for information on the Department of History. The Personal Data Consent Form can be found at the following link: http://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/potentialhires/applicationprocess/NUS-Personal-Data-Consent-for-Job-Applicants.pdf
Contact: |
Chair, Search Committee (Southeast Asia) |
Website: | http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/hist/ |
Primary Category: | Southeast Asian History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 07/01/2015 |
Closing Date | 09/13/2015 |