Tenure track and practice track professorships in Architectural Design

The Department of Architecture invites applications for one tenure-track position and one practice-track position in Architectural Design at the Assistant Professor rank.

The Department of Architecture in the College of Design and Engineering is ranked among the top 10 in the world and Asia’s best in Architecture/Built Environment, based on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (2024). It offers the professionally accredited Master of Architecture programme as well as a range of graduate and undergraduate programmes in related fields such as urban planning/design, landscape architecture, and conservation. The faculty is correspondingly diverse and international. The Department offers internationally competitive remuneration, generous employment benefits, and access to research funding for both junior and senior academics. International applicants will also receive subsidized housing at Kent Vale, a faculty residence on the NUS campus.

Assistant professor tenure track
Research by Design (RxD) at the Department of Architecture seeks a highly qualified, interdisciplinary, and inspirational candidate for the position of Assistant Professor in Architectural Design (Tenure Track). We are looking for an individual with expertise in creative design research—research through design—who is committed to addressing pressing global challenges such as decarbonization, social justice, and inclusive futures. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on tropical geographies, particularly Southeast Asia and/or other equatorial climates, integrating these contexts into innovative design solutions for warming and fractured world futures. A PhD or a Master’s degree is a prerequisite for this position.

We seek candidates whose research is deeply embedded in creative design practice and demonstrated through a robust portfolio of creative practice outputs validated through peer-reviewed publications and societal engagement. Candidates should have a proven ability to lead with forward-thinking, anticipatory design ideas that influence both the profession and society. We are especially interested in candidates who are leaders in Research by Design methods and who leverage creative practice to envision and manifest a more just world through traditional and creative practice research outputs. Furthermore, we seek candidates who can seamlessly integrate design, writing, and publication, contributing to a diverse and dynamic academic environment.

Successful candidates are expected to teach and lead design studio courses related to research by design, with core, elective, and seminar courses to complement the design studio. This position offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of architects through research-driven pedagogies.

Assistant professor practice track
Research by Design (RxD) at the Department of Architecture seeks an exceptional and highly qualified architect to fill the position of Assistant Professor in Practice (non-tenurable). This position is tailored for a practicing architect who has significantly advanced the boundaries of professional architectural practice through impactful, real-world design work and creative practice experimentation. The ideal candidate will have an established reputation for pushing innovative design solutions in both professional practice and public engagement.

We seek a candidate with a proven ability to translate complex professional design challenges into the academic studio setting, enriching student learning with real-world insights. Ideal candidates should have a robust portfolio that exemplifies leadership in architectural practice, demonstrating excellence in both the conceptual and technical aspects of design. This role is for someone who can leverage their professional experience as a teaching tool, bringing valuable insights from practice to inform the academic curriculum. We are also looking for a candidate with a strong commitment to leading and translating industry connections and practice knowledge into public engagement opportunities for the department.

A Master’s degree and experience in notable academic settings are prerequisites for this position. This requirement ensures candidates are well-versed in academic teaching methods and possess the ability to foster a learning environment that integrates the practice of architecture within the discipline’s larger discourse in academia, as well as its implications beyond the profession.

Successful candidates will teach and lead design studio courses, as well as contribute to and lead broader program development through mentoring, public engagement, and collaboration with colleagues. This position provides an exciting opportunity for an architect with a strong practice-based design portfolio to join an academic environment that values integrating professional expertise and educational leadership. The candidate should be committed to shaping the future of architectural education by bridging the divide between practice and academia.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. To apply, please visit here and here.

Submit the following documents in pdf and indicate which position you are applying for by April 20, 2025. Applications after that date may be accepted if positions are still available. The expected start date of the appointment is the end of 2025 or early 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms Alicia Wong (alicia.w [​at​] nus.edu.sg).

–A letter of interest
–A complete Curriculum Vitae
–A statement of teaching (maximum two pages)
–A statement of research (including a short research plan for the next three to five years, maximum of three pages) – citing up to five significant publications, creative work, or other scholarly contributions and explaining their significance, and a writing sample.
–A complete list of publications in bibliographic form grouped according to papers, books, and reviews, including page numbers.
–Portfolio of work showing research through design.
–Names of four referees with contact details (who will be contacted only if shortlisted). Please highlight any who is a member of your Masters/PhD dissertation committee.

In accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), please provide consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data using the NUS Personal Data Consent for Job Applicants form.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.