We are seeking candidates with a record of, or high potential for, scholarly research commensurate with the rank, as well as demonstrated teaching aptitude. The position requires a doctorate in Public Policy or a related field such as Political Science, Sociology, or relevant inter-disciplinary arenas by the date of appointment. We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in public policy and business, or in environmental /natural resources such as water and energy. A research focus on Asia is a plus. Successful candidates should be prepared to teach a relevant intro-level course in the School’s second major in public policy and public management, in addition to other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. (More details about the Public Policy and Public Management major can be found at: http://socsc.smu.edu.sg/double-degrees-and-second-majors#pppm.) At the senior level, the appointee is expected to assume a mentorship role in research activities and curriculum development for the School.





Singapore Management University is committed to an interdisciplinary and integrated curriculum, providing opportunities to work with faculty across the social sciences and professional schools. The research support is excellent, salary and benefits are highly competitive, and the teaching load is relatively light. Classes are capped at no more than 45 students.








Full evaluation of applications will start on 15 August 2014. Interviews for short-listed candidates will commence in September 2014. The successful candidate will be expected to start at Singapore Management University in July 2015.








The application package should include (in electronic form): a cover letter describing research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae (including teaching experience and a list of referees), and one or two selected publications. The package should be sent to the Dean’s Office, School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University at the following email address: socialsciencescv@smu.edu.sg. For documents not available in electronic form, hard copies should be sent to: The Dean’s Office, School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University, 90 Stamford Road, Level 4, Singapore 178903.  Applicants should also arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the Dean’s Office either by email or the mailing address above. Information about the University and the School can be found at www.socsc.smu.edu.sg.






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Yooil BAE ¶ Assistant Professor




Political Science, School of Social Sciences




Singapore Management University




Email Address: yooilbae@smu.edu.sg




Office Phone: +65) 6828-1901




Webpage: http://sites.google.com/site/yooilbae