Associate Professor or Assistant Professor in International Political Economy

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Associate Professor or Assistant Professor in International Political Economy
Nanyang Technological University - The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)

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 position of:

Associate Professor or Assistant Professor
in the following specialization:

International Political Economy

Applicants are expected to have a research interest in the economic aspects of regionalism in East and Southeast Asia who could join the school's Multilateralism and Regionalism and International Political Economy Programmes. He or she should also have an interest in Finance and be able to teach an introductory quantitative methods course in the School's Master of Science Programme.

Successful applicants will 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. Additional research funding may be available through the policy-oriented think tank functions of Centres and Programmes within the School.

The successful applicant is to commence preferably in July 2012, if not by October 2012. The initial appointment will be for three years, which is renewable, subject to mutual agreement. A candidate with the appropriate qualifications and experience may be appointed at the Associate Professor level.

All applicants should submit the following:

    A detailed curriculum vitae
    2 published articles or writing samples
    A cover letter specifying how your qualifications match the job description
    3 reference letters

If you are interested, please write in (or email) to:
Head, Administration
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Nanyang Technological University
Block S4, Level B4, Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798
Email: rsisrecruitment@ntu.edu.sg

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For further information about RSIS, please visit our website at www.rsis.edu.sg