The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for tenured faculty positions at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor in Public Policy, Public Administration and Public Management. The school seeks accomplished scholars with strong research and teaching records, particularly in public leadership, organizational management, public sector performance, and collaborative governance.
Important Dates / Deadline
- Application Deadline: November 10, 2026 (Standardized deadline set 15 calendar days after the current date because the announcement does not specify a final application deadline.)
- Application Review Begins: January 1, 2027
- Application Status: Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.
Organization
- University: National University of Singapore (NUS)
- School: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP)
- Department: Academic Affairs
- Position Category: Tenurable Faculty
- Position Levels: Professor or Associate Professor with Tenure
- Job Requisition ID: 34751
Location / Study Destination
Singapore, Bukit Timah Campus, National University of Singapore.
Who Can Apply
Applications are open to established academics who meet the following criteria:
- Hold a PhD in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Management, Political Science, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrate a sustained record of high-quality academic research and teaching.
- Have research expertise in public policy, public administration, public management, or related fields.
- Professor applicants: Must demonstrate an established international reputation for scholarly excellence and academic leadership.
- Associate Professor applicants: Must demonstrate an established record of research excellence and growing international recognition.
Key Benefits / Salary / Funding
Successful candidates will receive a competitive academic employment package, including:
- Competitive faculty salary.
- Research funding support.
- Relocation assistance.
- Housing support.
- Additional employment benefits.
- A teaching load typically consisting of three courses per academic year, allowing faculty to maintain active research programs.
Main Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate research excellence, teaching experience, and academic contributions relevant to public policy and governance.
Priority Research Areas
The school is particularly interested in candidates specializing in one or more of the following areas:
- Public Leadership and Organizational Management
- Public leadership.
- Organizational management in public institutions.
- Public Sector Capacity, Performance, and Accountability
- Public sector institutional capacity.
- Government and organizational performance.
- Accountability in public administration.
- Collaborative and Participatory Governance
- Collaborative governance.
- Participatory governance.
- Public participation in governance processes.
Candidates with relevant expertise in related research areas are also encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications electronically through the National University of Singapore recruitment portal.
- Prepare the required application documents in PDF format.
- Complete the application through the official NUS recruitment system.
- Provide the contact details of three academic referees.
- Submit the complete application package for consideration.
Official Application Portal: Apply Now: NUS Faculty Recruitment
Documents Needed
Applicants must submit the following:
- Cover Letter: Describe academic background, teaching interests, and potential contributions to the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
- Curriculum Vitae: Provide a comprehensive record of academic qualifications, research achievements, teaching experience, and professional contributions.
- Research Statement: Outline past research accomplishments, current research activities, and future research agenda.
- Teaching Statement: Describe teaching philosophy, pedagogical practices, courses taught, and evidence of teaching effectiveness where available.
- Referee Information: Provide contact details for three referees.
Important Notes
- These are senior faculty appointments at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor with Tenure.
- The school particularly values research expertise in participatory governance, public leadership, and organizational management.
- Application reviews will begin on January 1, 2027, and continue until the positions are filled.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
- The teaching load is typically three courses per academic year.
- The positions are based at the NUS Bukit Timah Campus in Singapore.
- Employee referral eligibility does not apply to these positions.