Career Opportunities

The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), a Graduate School of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is a leading research and teaching institution in strategic and international affairs and policy-oriented think-tank in the Asia-Pacific region.  The School invites applications for the following tenure-track position:

Assistant / Associate Professor

in the following specialization:

Comparative Religion

Applicants are expected to have training and expertise in Religious Studies, specialising in comparative religion and Buddhism/Hinduism/Taoism, as well as teaching and/or research interests in areas such as sociology of religion, and analysis of inter-religious relations in plural societies.

The successful applicant will be attached with the Studies in Inter-Religious Relations in Plural Societies (SRP) Programme and is expected to develop, manage and provide direction in teaching and research in these areas, and to design and teach up to two courses in the School’s Master of Science programmes. A relevant PhD and a good publication record are therefore essential requirements.

Applicants are also expected to contribute to the School’s research agenda, contribute to team research and policy-oriented projects, teach in short executive programmes, and organize conferences and seminars. Experience in policy-relevant research and publication would be useful.

The initial appointment will be for three (3) years, with further contracts to be considered by the relevant School Reappointment Committee. A candidate with the appropriate qualifications and experience may be appointed at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

All applicants should submit the following:

• A cover letter specifying how your qualifications match the job description;
• A detailed curriculum vitae (including records of competitive grants and graduate supervision, if applicable);
• Statements of research and teaching interests and, teaching evaluation if applicable;
• Three (3) published articles or writing samples;
• Names, addresses, email and phone numbers of at least 4 referees.
  • If you are applying for the Assistant Professor position, your referees must be of the rank of Associate Professor
  • If you are applying for the Associate Professor position, your referees must be of the rank of Professor
• A completed Application for Employment form (Download the application form )

Interested candidates are invited to email to [email protected]

Applications will close on 31 May 2018.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The RSIS is seeking suitable candidates for the position of Junior Researcher in the Malaysia Programme. The successful candidate will be expected to focus on research in Malaysia’s political economy and domestic political developments in Malaysia.

Applicants should possess a good Honours degree in economics, political science (with an interest in political economy) or related disciplines. Applicants should also possess excellent language skills, good inter-personal skills as well as a good understanding and interest in the contemporary developments within the Muslim World. Knowledge of Malay will be advantageous.

Application Instructions:

All applicants should submit the following:

• A cover letter specifying how your qualifications match the job description
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• A statement of research interests
• 2 writing samples
• 2 reference letters
• A completed Application for Employment form (to be downloaded from our website: http://www.rsis.edu.sg/about-rsis/career-opportunities).

Interested candidates are invited to email to [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), a Graduate School of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is a leading research and teaching institution in strategic and international affairs and policy-oriented think-tank in the Asia-Pacific region.

The RSIS is seeking suitable candidates for the position of Junior Researcher in the United States Programme. The successful candidate will be expected to assist the Co-ordinator of the Programme with research and writing on U.S. foreign and defence policies, participate in conferences and seminars and provide administrative support related to these events, as and when required.

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in political science, international relations or related disciplines. Applicants should also possess good writing and research skills with an aptitude and interest for in-depth research in the relevant field.

Application Instructions:

All applicants should submit the following:

• A cover letter specifying how your qualifications match the job description
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• A statement of research interests
• 2 writing samples
• 2 reference letters
• A completed Application for Employment Form (to be downloaded from our website: http://www.rsis.edu.sg/about-rsis/career-opportunities).

Interested candidates are invited to email to [email protected]

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.