The School of Humanities (SoH) at NTU Singapore is committed to disciplinary excellence and interdisciplinary innovation, with particular strengths in Digital, Health, and Environmental Humanities, and the study of Global Asia. SoH is part of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CoHASS), which aims to be Asia’s leading centre for innovative, interdisciplinary Humanities, Arts and Social Science research and practice.
NTU offers a dynamic and well-resourced environment for humanities research. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and diverse community of scholars, with opportunities to collaborate across NTU’s ecosystem of interdisciplinary research initiatives. NTU actively supports international research networks, competitive grant funding, and innovative cross-disciplinary programmes.
The Division of English at NTU has an international reputation for world-leading research and outstanding undergraduate and graduate teaching. It ranked 36 in the 2026 QS World University Subject Rankings for English Language and Literature. Course offerings balance new approaches to the British literary canon with strengths in Asian literature, contemporary literature, and medical humanities. The Division is also home to a thriving creative writing programme that offers a BA minor, as well as MA and PhD degrees.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) / Associate Professor / Professor in Anglophone and/or Postcolonial Asian Literature at the Division of English in the School of Humanities.
We seek an intellectually ambitious scholar whose research addresses literature in any Asian context (including diasporic Asian cultures).
Areas of interest may include (but are not limited to):
- Anglophone Asian Literature
- Postcolonial Literature
- British/American/Australasian Asian Literature
- Drama
- Environmental Literature
- Religion and Literature
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- contribute to teaching and course development at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as related activities such as supervision of teaching practice, and thesis supervision and examination;
- supervise graduate-student research;
- mentor undergraduate and graduate students;
- develop a robust research agenda and maintain a strong publication record;
- undertake administrative and/or leadership roles and to contribute to other service-related activities at the department or institution level;
- establish partnerships with local and international researchers and practitioners to explore avenues for research and teaching that will create an impact in the discipline and/or educational practice;
And (at Associate Professor/Professor Level)
- mentor junior faculty members;
- serve on School, College, and/or University committees;
- offer professional services to schools, to the Singapore Ministry of Education, and to other public education-related organisations if requested.
Qualifications
Requirements at all levels:
- A PhD in English Literature or in a related field;
- A strong research and publication track record commensurate with career stage;
- A demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching and student mentorship;
- An interest in collaborative, interdisciplinary, and internationally engaged research;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Requirements at Associate Professor and Professor levels:
- Recognition in the research community, such as invited talks, awards, and membership of professional societies;
- Proven ability to secure research funding;
- Demonstrated capacity to contribute to research development;
- A strong track record of supervising students, research staff, and/or postdoctoral students, as well as mentoring junior faculty;
- Experience in leadership and/or service roles.
The School of Humanities seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit based on merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status, family responsibilities, or disability.
Application Instructions
Applicants are invited to submit their applications through the NTU career portal by clicking on the “Apply” button above.
Please provide the following in your application:
- Cover letter;
- Curriculum vitae (including records of competitive grants and graduate supervision, if applicable);
- Teaching impact statement;
- Recent teaching evaluations;
- Research impact statement;
- Writing sample.
The closing date for applications is 10 December 2026, Singapore time zone. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email. Reference letters will be requested for shortlisted candidates.
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at NTU
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