Adjunct Assistant Professor - Forensic Psychology

About the role

The School of Social Sciences at NTU Singapore, part of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, is inviting applications for an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Psychology. The appointment is in the Forensic Psychology specialization track of the Master of Science in Psychology (MScP) programme, and the successful candidate will teach and help strengthen the university's profile in forensic psychology. The role suits an established scholar-practitioner with a doctorate-level qualification.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the teaching of modules in the MScP
• Develop course materials and assessments
• Deliver classes as lectures or seminars
• Provide student consultation and mark Masters courses

Required profile

• A PhD, DPhil or equivalent doctorate in Psychology, Criminology or a closely related field
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of Forensic Psychology
• Experience and/or interest in teaching postgraduate psychology students, with a strong commitment to teaching Forensic Psychology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for teaching and pastoral care
• Willingness to work collaboratively with the programme and school
• Desirable: professional or clinical practice experience in forensic psychology or criminal justice (e.g. expert assessment, offender rehabilitation, investigative interviewing, criminal justice policy)
• Desirable: professional registration, licensure or board certification as a psychologist; supervision and training experience; evidence of national or international professional standing; experience linking academia, clinical, industry and professional sectors

Applications close on 30 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applicants submit a cover letter describing their motivation and planned teaching and research activities, and a curriculum vitae, through the NTU career portal.