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POSITION AVAILABLE
PROFESSOR AND HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
The Department of Geography at the National University of Singapore offers
Bacheloršs, Masteršs and Doctoral degrees in Social Sciences and stands
among the top Geography departments in the world. Its teaching and research
strengths are in the areas of Critical Social/Cultural Geographies in/of
Asia; Politics, Economies And Space; and Tropical Environmental Change. The
Department comprises an international mix of about 30 faculty members; in
terms of students, the department has over 300 undergraduate majors and some
35 graduate students (the latter coming mainly from Asia and Europe).
The Department is poised to enhance its graduate program and research agenda
in the competitive global academic arena, while maintaining its strong
commitment to undergraduate education. The appointment is for a tenured
position; a competitive remuneration package, based on qualifications and
experience, can be expected.
We seek candidates with the following criteria:
? an international research reputation based on an established
track record in research and publication, and preferably with an interest in
Asia;
? strong desire to develop and implement a vision for a
dynamic Geography Department;
? deep interest in nurturing the potential of young faculty
and attracting quality faculty members and graduate students to the
department;
? commitment to grant and fund raising in research;
? excellent communication skills and dedication to academic
excellence and collegiality; and
? proven administrative and management skills, with leadership
qualities in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment (experience
in departmental or university leadership positions and an understanding of
different institutional contexts are preferred).
The Department Head is expected to provide visionary leadership, direct
strategic planning, encourage strong scholarship, guide curricular revision,
and promote excellent teaching. Administratively, the Head will oversee all
personnel matters, manage the department budget and cultivate collaborative
relationships with other departments in the Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences, the University, and beyond.
Applications should include a letter of interest, full curriculum vitae, and
names and contact details of 4 references. Please send applications to:
Chair, Geography HOD Search Committee
c/o Ms Wong Lai Wa
Department of Geography
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
National University of Singapore
1 Arts Link
Singapore 117570
Or email Ms Wong Lai Wa at [log in to unmask]
Interested candidates should submit their application by 31 July 2010. Only
shortlisted candidates will be notified and plans will be made for a campus
visit and interview. The position will remain open until a suitable
candidate is found.
For additional information, please consult the Department web site at
http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/geog/ or the Faculty web site at
http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/home/.
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