Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor/ Professor in Art History
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Job Summary
School of Humanities
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
Young research intensive and outward-looking Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the worlds top universities.
The School of Humanities (SoH) at NTU Singapore combines the highest quality research and teaching with practical engagement with the world. The School is committed to disciplinary excellence and interdisciplinary innovation with a particular focus on Digital Humanities Medical Humanities Environmental Humanities and the study of Global Asia. It is part of NTU Singapores College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (CoHASS) whose students and scholars actively collaborate in fields ranging from philosophy to design to understand how people in Asia and beyond act in and make sense of a rapidly-changing technological world. CoHASS is Asia s leading centre for innovative interdisciplinary Humanities Arts and Social Science research.
Art History at SoH
NTUs Art History curriculum equips students with a thorough knowledge and critical awareness of the global histories of art which are taught through lectures seminars field trips practical projects and encounters with practitioners. Students are trained in the methods and rigours of researching and writing about art with a range of specialisations.
The Department of Art History at SoH proudly offers Singapores only undergraduate double major programme in Art History as well as graduate research degrees including MA (Research) and PhD in Art History. Students at both undergraduate and graduate levels are encouraged to pursue interdisciplinary studies and independent research reflecting the strengths of the Department the School and the discipline.
For further information about SoH Art History please refer to this website: more information about graduate research degrees at SoH please refer to this website: Associate or Full Professor in Art History
SoH invites outstanding academics to apply for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Associate or Full Professor in Art History.
Applications are welcome from academics working in any area of art history. Most relevant fields include Asian art historiesparticularly East Asian South Asian and/or West Asian art historiesas well as art histories of the Islamic world and histories of global contemporary art.
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting art-historical research and will also participate in undergraduate and graduate level teaching as well as leadership/service duties at a level that aligns with the expectations of a research-intensive university.
The successful candidate will be provided with a generous Start-Up Grant to support their active research agenda and publications and will also be encouraged to secure competitive research grants administered by SoH as well as the College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences and other organisations. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to their own research areas of expertise.
Requirements
Successful candidates should have a track record of excellence appropriate to the position level in research teaching and publication.
Requirements at all levels include:
- A PhD in art history or in a related field.
- Demonstrated excellence in research evidenced by a strong publication record and a well-developed plan for future research and high-quality publications.
- Demonstrated capacity to deliver excellent teaching.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
In addition requirements at the Associate Professor and Full Professor level include:
- Recognition in the research community such as invited talks awards or memberships in professional societies.
- Proven ability to secure research funding.
- Demonstrated capacity to contribute to curriculum development.
- A strong track record of supervising students research staff and/or postdocs as well as mentoring junior faculty.
- Experience in leadership and/or service roles.
SoH has a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit based on merit regardless of age race gender religion marital status family responsibilities or disability.
Application Procedure
The closing date for this application is 11 November 2025. Applicants are invited to submit their applications through the NTU career portal.
Applications should include the following:
- Cover letter;
- Curriculum vitae (including records of competitive grants and graduate supervision if applicable);
- Teaching statement;
- Records of teaching evaluations (if available);
- Research statement;
- Writing sample;
- Names and contact details of at least three (3) referees for appointments up to the rank of Associate Professor and at least five (5) referees for appointments at the rank of Professor (with tenure).
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Enquiries about the position may be addressed to:
Chair Art History Search Committee
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- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
Nanyang Technological University is one of the top universities in Singapore offering undergraduate and postgraduate education in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine.
