Job Description
Job Title: Professor/Associate Professor, Public Policy, Public Administration and Public Management
University-Level Unit: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Academic Affairs
Employee Category: Tenurable Faculty
Location: Bukit Timah Campus
Posted On: 22/10/2026
Posting Start Date: 22/10/2026
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) at the National University of Singapore invites applications for senior faculty appointments at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor with Tenure in Public Policy, Public Administration and Public Management.
The school seeks accomplished scholars with a strong record of research in public policy, public administration, public management, or related fields, with a particular focus on participatory governance, public leadership, and organizational management. The school is especially interested in candidates with demonstrated research depth in one or more of the following broad areas, including but not limited to the topics outlined below:
- Public leadership and organisational management
- Public sector capacity, performance, and accountability
- Collaborative and participatory governance
Job Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD in public policy, public administration, public management, political science or related discipline, and demonstrate a sustained record of high-quality research and teaching. Candidates for appointment at the rank of Professor should have an established international reputation for scholarly excellence and demonstrated academic leadership. Candidates for Associate Professor should have an established record of research excellence and evidence of growing international recognition.
Application
Please submit a professional resume and a cover letter describing your background, teaching interests and potential contributions to the school in electronic form (PDF) by clicking on Apply now or CHRS.
The package should include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- A research statement that outlines your past, current, and future research agenda
- A teaching statement outlining your pedagogical philosophy and practices, courses taught, and, where available, evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Contact details of three referees
Review of applications will begin on 1 January 2027 and continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Additional Information
About Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
LKYSPP is a leading public policy school in Asia, attracting an internationally diverse, world-class faculty and student body to engage and address the world's most pressing challenges. Its mission is to inspire, improve lives, and take central positions in the policy and governance conversations within Asia and beyond. We do this by working hard on two planks: pursuing academic and intellectual excellence, and crafting lessons for meaningful public policymaking. The school is housed within the National University of Singapore, the highest ranked university in Asia and 10th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2027).
LKYSPP offers highly competitive research funding, salary, relocation and housing support, and other benefits. The teaching load (typically three per academic year) allows faculty to focus on providing quality instruction while maintaining their research excellence. For more information about LKYSPP, please visit https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/.
Other Information
Location: Bukit Timah Campus
Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Department: Academic Affairs
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID: 34751
Req ID: 34751