Academic Appointment Singapore Management University (SMU), Yong Pung How School of Law

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 recognized 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.

SMU will provide a highly competitive salary in addition to medical and other benefits. Professors at all ranks are also eligible for travel and research funding.

Assistant Professorship in Law and Technology, Law and Sustainability, Criminal Law and Justice.

Singaporean students are eligible.

To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:

• 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.

• Students can contact Associate Professor Pasha Hsieh, Associate Dean (Faculty Matters & Research), at [email protected]
• Supporting Documents: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV including publications, soft copies of 3 recent representative publications, a 3-5 page description of research and teaching interests; and a list of 3 referees with full contact information to [email protected]
• Admission Requirements: Applicants must have 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.
• Language Requirement: Applicants must need to demonstrate their English language ability by taking the TOEFL or IELTS test.