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Assistant Professor of English

Nanyang Technological University - School of Humanities

Location: Singapore - Singapore
Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent, Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 4th April 2025
Closes: 1st June 2025
Job Ref: R00020278-1

Young and research intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. 

The School of Humanities (SoH), NTU Singapore, pursues disciplinary excellence as well as promotes interdisciplinary teaching and research. The School aims to equip our students with up-to-date knowledge, critical thinking, research, as well as communication skills to enable them to realize their potential and aspirations and to make lasting contributions to Singapore and beyond.  

The English department is ranked among the top 30 in the world and offers a major and a minor in English as well as MA and PhD research degrees, a second major in Theatre and Drama, and a minor in Creative Writing. Our dedicated and experienced faculty possess a wide range of research and teaching interests including a concentration in modern and contemporary literature. Our department encourages innovative thought, open expression, and lively debate, promoting a wide range of approaches to literary study in the spirit of intellectual discovery. 

We offer a dynamic environment for innovation and creative exploration in Theatre and Drama studies, enhanced by our state-of-the-art black box theatre for experimental and performance-based work, as well as opportunities for collaboration with visiting artists and theatre companies. Our innovative second major in Theatre and Drama equips students with a comprehensive understanding of theatre history, theory, and practice while fostering critical and creative engagement with dramatic literature and performance. 

Assistant Professor of English (Drama and/or Theatre) 

The School of Humanities seeks to fill a tenure-track position, at the Assistant Professor level, with specialization in theatre and/or drama. Candidates should have prior teaching experience. 

Requirements

Candidates should possess a PhD in English, Theatre, or Drama or closely related fields and demonstrate a strong track record or potential for research as well as a commitment to teaching and academic service. Selection will be based on evidence of potential for high-quality research and effective teaching.  

Remuneration

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package. 

Application Procedure

Applications deadline is 1 June 2025. The position is open until filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applicants are invited to submit their applications (cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, teaching evaluations, names and contact details of at least three referees) through the NTU career portal by clicking the 'Apply' button

Enquiries about the position may be addressed to:

Chair, Search Committee for English

Email: english-search@ntu.edu.sg

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