SMU Yong Pung How School of Law Assistant Professorship in Singapore
The Singapore Management University (SMU), Yong Pung How School of Law invites scholars to apply for Professors/Associate Professors/Assistant Professors (tenure-track) to begin in January or August 2022.
As a premier university in Asia, SMU is internationally recognised for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. SMU’s mission is to generate leading-edge research and produce broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy. This mission has resulted in SMU being ranked No. 11 among the world’s specialist universities, including established academic institutions.
The Yong Pung How School of Law is among SMU’s six schools and offers LL.B., J.D., and LL.M. degrees. Located in Singapore’s Central Business District, SMU Yong Pung How School of Law has forged strong cooperation with leading law firms and technology companies. Its academic research focuses on cutting-edge issues of transnational commercial law in Asia, law and technology, and dispute settlement. SMU faculty members have diverse experiences in multiple jurisdictions and have published widely in leading international journals.
Job Descriptions
Professors/Associate Professors/Assistant Professors will contribute to undergraduate or post-graduate teaching and conduct research in their fields.
They will also be involved in projects or events organised by the Yong Pung How School of Law or its research centres including the Centre for Commercial Law In Asia (CCLA), the Centre for AI and Data Governance (CAIDG), Centre for Computational Law (CCLAW), and the Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy (SIDRA).
Qualifications
Professors/Associate Professors: Tenure positions for academics with international reputation for their research and teaching, as well as leadership roles in their fields.
Assistant Professors: Entry-level, tenure-track positions for junior academics. The first contract is for a four-year period and assistant professors are supposed to apply for tenure before the end of the second four-year contract.
Candidates for assistant professors must possess 1) post-graduate degrees in law from reputable universities. Holders of graduate degrees in other disciplines or current lecturers/assistant professors in other jurisdictions will be considered if they possess outstanding publication records. 2) Applicants should also have three substantive publications (published or accepted for publication), preferably in leading international academic journals. Work experiences in appellate courts, international organizations, law firms or technology companies are preferred.
Scholars with research in all areas of law are welcome, although subject areas of particular interest include the following:
- Law and Technology (such as AI governance, digital law and computational law). Senior academics may be considered for administrative roles in these research areas.
- Law and Sustainability (such as energy law, environmental law or corporate/financial law related to sustainable development)
- Criminal Law and Justice
Compensation
SMU offers a highly competitive salary in addition to medical and other benefits. Professors at all ranks are also eligible for travel and research funding.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a detailed CV including publications; 3) soft copies of 3 recent representative publications; 4) a 3-5 page description of research and teaching interests; and 5) a list of 3 referees with full contact information to lawcv@smu.edu.sg
Applicants are advised to refer to the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law Research Report: https://law.smu.edu.sg/sites/law.smu.edu.sg/files/law/research/SMUSOL%20Research%20Report%202019_FINAL.pdf
Application deadline: 15 September 2021
The start date may depend on Singapore’s border measures and the COVID-19 situation. Applicants are reviewed (and may be interviewed) on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged.
Other questions can be directed to Associate Professor Pasha Hsieh, Associate Dean (Faculty Matters & Research), at pashahsieh@smu.edu.sg (Please quote reference number in all correspondence: YPHSL-PROF-2021)
SMU Yong Pung How School of Law is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment; women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information on Recruitment in SMU, please visit the Careers@SMU website: https://careers.smu.edu.sg/
Early Academic Career Opportunities
SMU, with the support of the Ministry of Education, offers various types of postgraduate development opportunities providing a range of support to promising Singaporeans at the early stages of their academic career.
Singaporean candidates at the early stages of their academic career considering applying to the Yong Pung How School of Law may consider applying directly for one of the following opportunities:
- Overseas Postgraduate Scholarships (OPS)SMU’s Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship that aims to attract and encourage talented young Singaporeans to embark on an academic career by providing financial support as well as guidance and mentorship. The scholarship will provide financial support for up to five years while the selected scholars complete their overseas studies towards a LLM and/or PhD degree (or equivalent).
- Overseas Postdoctoral Fellowships (OPF)
SMU’s Overseas Postdoctoral Fellowship aims to provide doctoral candidates who are about to complete or have completed their studies at a local autonomous university, an opportunity to engage in mentored and advanced training and/or research at an overseas university or institute for one year.
The ECA provides outstanding Singaporeans who have recently completed their PhD or postdoctoral training an opportunity to enhance their teaching capabilities as well as establish a strong research portfolio before they are considered for a tenure track appointment at SMU. Awardees will hold appointment as Lecturer for a period of up to three years during which they will receive a research grant, reduced teaching load and guidance of an academic mentor. Upon completion of the award, awardees will be considered to join SMU’s faculty as an Assistant Professor on the tenure track.
Further details, as well as the eligibility criteria and application process, may be found at the following website: https://www.smu.edu.sg/early-academic-career-opportunities
Enquiries about either the OPS, OFS or ECA may be directed to the Associate Dean (Faculty Matters & Research), Associate Professor Pasha HSIEH at pashahsieh@smu.edu.sg.