Associate/Full Professor, Research-Track, Singapore Management University, Urban Institute

Full-Time Faculty, Research Track Positions at the Associate or Full Professor Levels in Urban Analytics/Innovation or Urban Studies,SMU Urban Institute

FACULTY POSITION

(Associate Professor or Full Professor, Research-Track) The UrbanInstitute (UI) at Singapore Management University (SMU) invites applications for up to three full-time, non-tenurable Research Trackfaculty positions at the Associate or Full Professor level in Urban Analytics/Innovation or Urban Studies. These are fixed-term appointmentsfor three years in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal. Research Track faculty at SMU are expected to pursuehigh-quality, impactful research, contribute to interdisciplinary scholarship, and participate in the broader academic and intellectuallives of the UI and SMU. The teaching load is one course per year, and successful applicants will have clear KPIs in terms of publishing andgrant-winning. The UI is a university-level research institute dedicated to delivering impact through interdisciplinary research onAsian cities. Its vision is to advance an approach to studying and understanding the city that is human-centred, innovation-driven, andAsia-focused. Guided by four research pillars - Growth, Governance, Systems, Experiences - the UI understands the city in holistic terms,and seeks to develop the understanding and insight needed to make Asia's cities more liveable, inclusive and resilient places. Weare interested in candidates who are able to push the boundaries of urban research in areas such as, but not limited to, urbansustainability, urban systems and infrastructures (including smart cities and AI enabled urban systems), urban liveability and inequality,and/or novel approaches to urban theory development. We also welcome applicants trained in Data Science/Analytics, Computer Science,Geographical Information Systems, Informatics, Geomatics, Urban or Development Economics, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Urban Engineering(all with an urban application), or in cognate disciplinary or interdisciplinary fields with an urban focus. Candidates that candemonstrate bold interdisciplinarity in research are particularly encouraged to apply, as are those with demonstrable experience conductingresearch in and on cities in Asia. Prior experience working within Singapore's higher education landscape is a bonus.

Applicantsshould be able to:

Conceptualise and execute high quality research projects, and develop grant applications onurban-related issues in Asia, broadly defined Design and deliver an undergraduate or postgraduate course on urban-related topics Participate actively in the research and educational communities at SMU, and contribute to at least one of the university's threeareas of strategic priority: Growth in Asia, Digital Transformation, and Sustainable Living Contribute to the dynamicintellectual life at UI as well as to interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange with colleagues from other Schools (such as Computing andInformation Systems, Economics, Law, Business, and the Humanities and Social Sciences)

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. ineither a computational discipline (e.g., Data Science/Analytics/Informatics, Computer Science, Geographical Information Systems, Geomatics,Urban or Developmental Economics, Urban Planning, Engineering with an urban focus, or Building Science), or an interdisciplinary (e.g.,Urban Science, Urban Studies, Development Studies, or Architecture) field
• A strong international research and publication record,including publications in leading peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills Application procedure We invite candidates to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, researchstatement, two samples of written work published in English to SMUCareer .

Applicants should also arrange for three academic references to be sent directly to urban@smu.edu.

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[Applicant's Full Name] - Research Track Reference. Please note that incomplete applications slow down the recruitment process and might not be considered as a result. Additional supportingmaterials may be requested from shortlisted candidates during the selection process. SMU is committed to fostering diversity andcultivating an inclusive work environment. Applications from women and minorities are particularly encouraged. Shortlistedcandidates will be invited to a campus visit. We envision interviews and campus visits to take place in October 2026, with the expectedstart date for the successful candidate being from June 2027 onwards. The deadline for applications is 4 September 2026, althoughthe applications portal will remain open until the position is filled.