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Visiting Senior Fellow, Social Work

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INVITATION TO APPLY FOR VISITING SENIOR FELLOW

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

The Department seeks to fill a position for a Visiting Senior Fellow to teach social work courses, including lectures and tutorials.

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a leading university centered in Asia. It is consistently ranked among the top 30 universities in the world and top two in Asia. Social work is one of the oldest Departments in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) which hosts 16 Departments covering a wide range of academic programmes in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Asian studies and Language Studies. In this multi-disciplinary setting in Singapore's flagship university, the Department of Social Work offers ample opportunities for cutting edge curriculum and research initiatives on temporary social work, social development and cultural diversity. The Department has a strong focus on practice and practice-based research. It provides graduates who rise to be leaders in social services and social policy. The Department also values expertise in inter-professional education/ practice.

The applicant should have expertise in one or some of the following areas:

Field Education/ Supervision, Social Work with vulnerable children, youths and adults; ageing; social policy; group and community work; human service planning and administration and inter-professional practice.

Qualifications

Applicants for the position must have:

  • (i) Bachelors/ Masters degree with good knowledge, skills and expertise in a relevant field.
  • (ii) Approximately 2 or more years of teaching experience

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Please send your full CV to the CHRS Link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Visiting-Senior-Fellow%2C-Social-Work/34316-en_GB/

Please send your enquiries to:

Ms Wendy Lim (wendylim@nus.edu.sg)
Senior Manager
Department of Social Work
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
National University of Singapore
Blk AS3, Level 4, 3 Arts Link
Singapore 117570

Job details

Title
Visiting Senior Fellow, Social Work
Employer
National University of Singapore
Location
Kent Ridge Campus
Published
Sep 15, 2026
Closes:
Nov 14, 2026
Job type
Full time, Academic / Faculty, Social Science
Field
Social Work

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications do I need for the Visiting Senior Fellow, Social Work role at NUS?

You need a Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work or a relevant field, plus approximately 2 or more years of teaching experience. NUS particularly values expertise in field education/supervision, social work with vulnerable children, youths and adults, ageing, social policy, group and community work, human service planning and administration, and inter-professional practice. For help preparing your application, see how to write a winning academic CV.

📝How do I apply for the Visiting Senior Fellow, Social Work position at NUS?

Submit your full CV via the official NUS CHRS link: NUS careers portal. The application deadline is 14 November 2026. For enquiries, contact Ms Wendy Lim at wendylim@nus.edu.sg. Learn more about this type of appointment in what is a visiting fellow.

🧑‍🏫What teaching duties does the Visiting Senior Fellow, Social Work include?

The role involves teaching social work courses, including both lectures and tutorials, within the Department of Social Work at the National University of Singapore. Teaching and expertise areas include field education/supervision, social work with vulnerable children, youths and adults, ageing, social policy, group and community work, human service planning and administration, and inter-professional practice. Browse similar academic jobs at faculty jobs.

📅Is the Visiting Senior Fellow, Social Work role at NUS full-time or contract?

The role is advertised as a visiting appointment, which is typically a fixed-term academic position. It is listed under Academic / Faculty and based at Kent Ridge Campus in Singapore. The posting does not specify full-time or part-time status. For more on visiting appointments, see what is a visiting professor.

💰What salary and benefits are offered for the NUS Social Work Visiting Senior Fellow?

The posting does not list a specific salary band or award amount, but states that NUS offers a competitive remuneration package. Details on visa sponsorship are not provided in the job description. For general salary benchmarks, see professor salaries and university salaries.

🔎What areas of expertise does the NUS Department of Social Work prefer?

The Department of Social Work at NUS seeks expertise in field education/supervision, social work with vulnerable children, youths and adults, ageing, social policy, group and community work, human service planning and administration, and inter-professional practice. It also values practice-based research and inter-professional education. Explore related roles in social work professor jobs.

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