Institution: Nanyang Technological University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Location:   Singapore
Position:   Assistant Professor in Modern and Contemporary History

Faculty Positions in Modern and Contemporary History

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, invites qualified academics to apply for faculty positions as Assistant Professors in the area of Modern and Contemporary History, preferably with a regional specialization in Asia and a research focus on one or more of the following areas:

History of Science, Technology, Medicine, and Health
Environmental History
Business History
History of China and/or South Asia in global perspective
Asia’s interactions with the outside world

The new appointments present excellent opportunities for promising historians to contribute to the establishment and development of a new History programme at the University. Candidates should possess a PhD, and demonstrate a commitment to research excellence. A commitment to train undergraduate and graduate students in the respective fields of specialization is also essential.

The University offers comprehensive benefits and competitive salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Faculty members can expect generous support for research, including grants for travel and conferences. Further information about the School of Humanities and Social Sciences can be found at http://www.hss.ntu.edu.sg.

To apply, please refer to the Guidelines for Submitting an Application for Faculty Appointment (http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/Career/SubmitApplications/Pages/Faculty.aspx) and send your application package (consisting of cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal particular form, teaching and research statements, names and contact details of three referees, and a sample publication) to:

History Search Committee
HR Office, HSS-06-19
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Nanyang Technological University
14 Nanyang Drive
Singapore 637332
Email: HistorySearch@ntu.edu.sg

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by the Search Committee by 15 December 2011. The successful candidates are expected to assume duty in August 2012, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.