Job Description

Full-Time Faculty, Tenure Track, Assistant Professor of Sociology (Jul26)

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DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University, School of Social Sciences

The School of Social Sciences (SOSS) at Singapore Management University invites applications for a tenure-track position in sociology at the Assistant Professor rank, to commence in July 2026 at the latest. We seek applications from candidates with strong skills in quantitative methods and an aptitude to teach classes on research methods. Candidates must demonstrate a strong record of (or high potential for) scholarly research in social stratification and inequality. There is also a preference for applicants whose work aligns with existing research strengths in SOSS, including aging, family, and health. SOSS welcomes applications from candidates working on Asia, with a special interest in Southeast Asia.


The position requires a doctorate in sociology or a related discipline by the date of appointment.


Singapore Management University is a research university committed to an interdisciplinary and integrated curriculum, providing opportunities to work with faculty across the social sciences. The research support is excellent. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. Assistant Professors in their first four years have a reduced teaching load of two courses per year. The normal teaching load is three courses per year. Undergraduate classes are capped at 48 students.


Full evaluation of applications will start on

October 1, 2025

. To ensure full consideration, applications

must be received by September 30, 2025 (Singapore time 11:59PM)

. Campus visits will be conducted in October and November. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


The application package should be in electronic form (Word or PDF file) and include: (1) a cover letter, (2) an up-to-date curriculum vitae (including a list of three referees), (3) a 1-2 pages research statement, (4) a 1-2 pages teaching statement, (5) up to three writing samples, and (6) evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as teaching evaluations).


Applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the Dean's Office, School of Social Sciences.


Further information about the University and the School can be found at www.socsc.smu.edu.sg

QUALIFICATIONS

The position requires a doctorate in sociology or a related discipline by the date of appointment.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Singapore

JOB

Full Time

ORGANIZATION

School of Social Sciences

JOB POSTING

22-Aug-2025, 4:51:45 AM