Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in Anglophone and/or Postcolonial Asian Literature

About the role

The Division of English in the School of Humanities at NTU Singapore is seeking an Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Associate Professor or Professor in Anglophone and/or Postcolonial Asian Literature. The school is part of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, which aims to be Asia's leading centre for interdisciplinary humanities research. The Division of English is known for its research and teaching, with strengths in Asian literature, contemporary literature and medical humanities, and hosts a creative writing programme.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching and course development at undergraduate and graduate levels, including supervision of teaching practice and thesis supervision and examination.
• Supervise graduate-student research and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Develop a robust research agenda and maintain a strong publication record.
• Undertake administrative and/or leadership roles and contribute to departmental and institutional service.
• Establish partnerships with local and international researchers and practitioners.
• At Associate Professor/Professor level: mentor junior faculty, serve on School, College and/or University committees, and offer professional services to schools, the Singapore Ministry of Education and other public education organisations if requested.

Required profile

• A PhD in English Literature or a related field.
• A strong research and publication track record commensurate with career stage.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching and student mentorship.
• Interest in collaborative, interdisciplinary and internationally engaged research.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Associate Professor and Professor levels additionally require recognition in the research community, proven ability to secure research funding, a strong record of supervising students and mentoring junior faculty, and experience in leadership and/or service roles.

Applications are submitted through the NTU career portal by 30 November 2026, with a cover letter, CV, teaching and research statements, recent teaching evaluations and a writing sample. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.