Chair, School Of Humanities

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description


School of Humanities

College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Chair, School of Humanities

Role and Responsibilities

NTU is seeking an accomplished and visionary leader for the position of Chair, School of Humanities (SoH).

The Chair of the School will hold a concurrent Professorial appointment. The successful candidate will report to the Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Science (CoHASS) and is expected to provide leadership and oversight of the academic, intellectual, strategic and administrative affairs of the School.

As a member of the Executive Committee of CoHASS, the Chair is expected to work closely with counterparts in the School of Social Sciences, the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, the School of Art, Design and Media, and other research centres and institutions to promote the ethos of cross-disciplinary innovation in research and teaching that is encouraged in NTU.

Requirements

  • Solid experience in academic programmes, and outstanding leadership and management capabilities. Strong international standing and (preferred) Asian experience. Excellent ability to communicate and to work collaboratively with professoriate from various disciplines, and with the University Administration.
  • An earned doctorate in English, Chinese Studies, Linguistics and Multilingual Studies, Art History, History and Philosophy and/or in a cognate discipline and an internationally recognised record of high impact research and teaching that merits appointment as a full professor with tenure in the NTU School of Humanities. Strong analytical thinking, systems thinking, and transdisciplinary thinking; insightful, visionary, and agile.
  • Passion, energy and ambition to grow SoH to new level of research and academic excellence. Innovative spirit, strength of character, superior judgment, and of the highest integrity. Passion for education and for the shared vision and mission of NTU. Proven track record in student and postdoctoral supervision and mentoring, pedagogy, and in implementing new learning technologies. Familiarity with industry trends. Successful track record in obtaining funding.
For more information on this role, and the School of Humanities, please click here .

Emoluments

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

Application

We prefer applications to reach us by 1st February 2024, but will continue to review applications after this date on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applications should include a cover letter, full CV, research and teaching statements and citation report.

Please address your enquiries to the Search Committee Chair at

Hiring Institution: NTU

Nanyang Technological University

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1390538
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Singapore, Singapore
  • Education
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