Assistant Professor (Department of the Built Environment)

Job Description

FACULTY POSITION (TENURE TRACK) - DEPARTMENT OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

The Department of the Built Environment in the College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, invites applications for up to two tenure track positions in project management. 

The requirements for each position are, but not limited to:

•    Doctor of Philosophy in project management or equivalent
•    Demonstrated ability to conduct innovative, inter-disciplinary, and translational project management research in the built environment.
•    Strong research in disruptive project management technologies.
•    Impactful publications and indicators showing strong performance vis-à-vis peers from top universities in the domain area.
•    Ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate project management courses.

About the University and Department

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a research‐intensive university that was founded in 1905. NUS is Singapore’s flagship university and was placed 8th  in the world and 1st in Asia, based on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2025. It was placed 5th in Architecture and Built Environment in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. 

The Department's vision is to become a global leader in infrastructure and project management. It offers an undergraduate engineering programme in “Infrastructure and Project Management”, as well as graduate programmes in “Project Management” and “Building Performance and Sustainability”. The Department also offers higher degree programmes by research. 

For more information on the department, visit: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/dbe/

Successful Candidates

The successful candidates are expected to contribute to education, faculty development, and service, and complement the research efforts of the Department. They are also expected to contribute significantly to the outreach activities of the Department.

The University offers competitive remunerative packages including subsidised housing for expatriate faculty members.

To apply, please submit the following documents online:
•    Cover Letter explaining applicant’s interest for the position applied for
•    Full Curriculum Vitae, including education, professional background, teaching and supervision, research activities and achievements, honours and awards, and service accomplishments to date.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : The Built Environment

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 26087