The College of Integrative Studies (CIS) at Singapore Management University (SMU) was established in 2022. It plays a pivotal role in helping students traverse the disciplinary areas associated with the other SMU Schools—Accountancy, Business, Economics, Computing, Law, and Social Sciences. The CIS also delivers the University’s Core Curriculum for all undergraduate students. It emphasises the importance of integrating ideas and perspectives across disciplines to derive new solutions in areas related to SMU’s Strategic Priorities.
We are looking to fill two full-time positions of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sustainability. Sustainability here is broadly defined but there is a preference for scholars who demonstrate interdisciplinary expertise. Candidates could, for example, have a background in humanities, social sciences or STEM. Applications will be considered on the Tenure track, exact level depending on the candidate’s experience.
Expectations of the role include:
- Publishing in top-tier journals and applying for competitive funding awards.
- Contributing to our Undergraduate Core Curriculum under the Communities or Civilisations pillars with Electives (decided in consultation with the Dean/Associate Dean (UG Edu) and the Big Questions Freshman module from their own disciplinary perspective.
- For more senior hires, contributing to our PhD programme in Asian Urbanisms with Electives or, on core modules.
- Advising our College students on the Bachelor of integrative Studies (BIS) programme.
- Providing service to the College and University by serving on committees, participating in events, outreach and admissions activities and, where appropriate, engagement with industry/academic stakeholders.
Applicants should apply online (SMU Career) with the following documents in PDF format:
(1) a cover letter
(2) a curriculum vitae
(3) a statement of teaching philosophy
(4) a research statement
(5) a service statement
(6) teaching evaluations
(7) samples of up to three research papers
Applicants should also arrange for three academic reference letters to be sent directly to cisjobs@smu.edu.sg if selected for interview.
Applicants are encouraged to apply by 31 July 2025, when review of applications will begin. The expected start date is 1 July 2026 or otherwise as mutually agreed. Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality and only short-listed candidates will be notified.
At SMU, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
CIS overseas the delivery of University's Core Curriculum, and is also home to Singapore's first Individualised Major programme and a community of interdisciplinary scholars. Please visit: https://cis.smu.edu.sg for more information about CIS
