Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Philosophy (Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences)

Position Overview

The Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) cluster at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) invites applications for a full-time, teaching-track faculty position in Philosophy. Appointments will be made on an initial three-year contract, renewable subject to review.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the undergraduate humanities core, design electives in their area of specialization, and contribute to new degree programmes.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives, in particular relating to Design and AI, through collaboration with colleagues in engineering, architecture, computer science, and design.
• Mentor students, including those working on capstone projects that connect humanistic inquiry with technological innovation.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy (or closely related field). They should have an excellent record of effective teaching at the university level. We especially seek creative scholars with the potential to develop new directions in interdisciplinary teaching and who are interested in collaborating with scientists and technologists. Experience in digital humanities or fostering collaborations with industry or the public sector will also be considered an advantage.

About SUTD and HASS

SUTD is a young and distinctive university with a mission to nurture technically grounded leaders and innovators. The university champions cohort-based learning and interdisciplinary pedagogy, offering degrees in Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), Design and Artificial Intelligence (DAI), Engineering Product Development (EPD), Engineering Systems and Design (ESD), and Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD). At SUTD, artificial intelligence is not merely a tool but a partner in the design process; together, design and AI form the backbone of our curriculum and research. The HASS cluster plays a pivotal and critical role in the university’s commitment to world-class teaching and research excellence. The current HASS faculty brings core expertise in literature, history, theater, film studies, anthropology, communication, psychology, sociology, business, economics, and urban studies. This unique combination of interdisciplinary faculty has given rise to world-class research and teaching that contribute significantly to HASS fields as well as to interdisciplinary projects with other departments at SUTD. For more information, please visit and .

Application Details

Candidates should submit the following materials to :

Full consideration will be given to applications received by 15 November 2025 . Interviews will likely take place at the end of November / early December 2025.

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