The Singapore Management University (SMU) Yong Pung How School of Law invites scholars to apply for Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors on tenure-track.

Academic Positions (Tenure-Track)
For Assistant Professorship, applicants are early-career scholars who have a strong academic record and clear potential for achieving excellence in both research and teaching. The first contract is for a four-year period and Assistant Professors must undergo a mandatory tenure review before the end of the second contract which is for three years. Applicants are normally expected to have at least three substantive publications (published or accepted for publication) in leading international journals.

Academic Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Applicants for all ranks should ordinarily have a first degree in law and a postgraduate degree in law from reputable law schools. Applicants who do not possess a postgraduate degree in law are welcome to apply if they are able to demonstrate a strong publication record and relevant experience in teaching, legal practice, government, international organisations, or the judiciary.

Evidence of successfully applying for external research grants and/or working in interdisciplinary research teams (where law is one of the research disciplines) will be an advantage. Work experience in the judiciary, international organisations, law firms, technology companies, and governmental agencies will likewise be an advantage.

Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit: 1) a cover letter (which shouldstate, inter alia, the track the applicant is applying for); 2) a detailed CVincluding publications; 3) soft copies of 3 recent representativepublications; 4) a 3-5 page description of research and teaching interests; and 5) a list of 3 referees with full contact informationto lawcv@smu.edu.sg

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.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.