Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology

Job Description

The Department of Psychology at the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for one tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology. With regard to specialty, we are open to a wide range of research programs as we seek candidates with a core research expertise in clinical psychology/clinical science and ideally candidates whose interests would complement and supplement those of the existing faculty group. Candidates should hold a Ph.D and have completed formal graduate-level training as a clinical psychologist. Non-clinical candidates will not be considered.

Consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Asia and the world, NUS is internationally respected for its high-quality teaching and research. Within NUS, the Department of Psychology has well-established undergraduate, graduate research and graduate clinical psychology professional training programmes. The department is made up of a diverse group of local and international faculty who are committed to excellence in teaching and research. Information on the department’s faculty, teaching and research programmes can be found at https://fass.nus.edu.sg/psy/.

NUS offers an internationally competitive 12-month salary package along with various benefits. There are also generous start-up packages tailored to the new faculty’s research needs. Beyond university resources, there are substantial opportunities to secure research grants from government agencies and other funding organizations.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit their complete applications online at https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job-invite/26118/:

• CV
• Research statement, citing up to 5 significant publications
• Teaching statement
• Sample copies of significant publications (up to 5)
• List of Ph.D and postdoctoral supervisors or senior authors with close and regular collaborations
• Evidence of teaching ability (e.g. teaching feedback report) and contributions to education, if any

Applicants should also arrange for 3 letters of reference (including one from applicant’s main Ph.D supervisor) to be sent directly to Ms Loo Bee Bee at psylbb@nus.edu.sg.

Review of applications begins 1 November 2024. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Campus visits are expected to take place in January 2025. Prior to campus visits, remote pre-interviews with shortlisted candidates may be conducted.

Queries may be directed to A/P Sim Tick Ngee, Chair of the Search Committee at sim.tn@nus.edu.sg.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Arts & Social Sciences

Department : Psychology

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 26118