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TENURE-TRACK/TENURED POSITIONS IN MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (MOTI) AND/OR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a leading global research-intensive university and one of the top universities in Asia (8th globally and 1st in Asia in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2026. NUS maintained 17th position in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026).
The Department of Industrial Systems Engineering & Management (ISEM) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for a junior faculty, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in management of technology and innovation (MOTI) and/or entrepreneurship. We encourage research with a deep contextual focus on emerging and critical technologies such as AI and biotech. We are looking for candidates with the potential to build a record of excellence in both research and teaching in the above area, and whose work can contribute to a better understanding of MOTI/entrepreneurship. We encourage applicants from a range of theoretical approaches, including the individual, meso, and macro perspectives. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or be near completion.
For more information about our activities and our colleagues, please visit: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/isem/.
Successful candidates can expect excellent conditions for research and teaching, a collegial and supportive environment, and the experience of living in a dynamic and exciting region of the world. In addition to competitive salaries, NUS provides an attractive support package including subsidized housing and relocation benefits. The department provides a generous start-up research grant, 12-month salaries, and ample faculty release time for professional travel. Beyond the department’s resources, the Singaporean government is very supportive of higher education and offers substantial opportunities for large research grants.
The application package should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a research statement outlining the candidate’s research plans, teaching experience (if any), and names of at least three references. If you have an interest in the position, please email your package to the Search Committee Secretariat (subject line: Faculty Job Application in MOTI/Entrepreneurship) at isesec@nus.edu.sg.
TENURE-TRACK/TENURED POSITIONS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
The Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management (ISEM) at the National University of Singapore invites applications for open-rank tenure-track and tenured positions in the theory and applications of artificial intelligence. The department values methodological research as well as translational work with significant practical impact, and its faculty’s expertise spans a wide range of domains. We seek candidates with a record of, or the potential for, excellence in both research and teaching. We particularly welcome applications from women candidates. For more information about the department and its faculty, please visit https://cde.nus.edu.sg/isem/.
Candidates must have, by the start of the appointment, a PhD in industrial engineering, operations research, statistics, computer science, or a related field, and the ability and willingness to teach at all levels. Successful candidates can expect excellent conditions for research and teaching, a collegial and supportive environment at a highly ranked international university, and the experience of living in a dynamic, English-speaking city. In addition to competitive salaries paid on a 12-month basis, NUS provides an attractive support package that includes subsidized housing and relocation benefits. The department also offers a generous start-up research grant and ample time for professional travel. Beyond these resources, the Singapore government strongly supports higher education and provides substantial opportunities for large research grants.
Applications should include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a research statement outlining the candidate’s plans, a summary of teaching experience (if any), and the names and contact information of at least three references. Please email the application to the Search Committee Secretariat at isesec@nus.edu.sg with the subject line “Faculty Job Application in Artificial Intelligence.” Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Applicants who wish to be considered for an interview at the 2026 INFORMS Annual Meeting in San Francisco (November 1–4, 2026) are encouraged to send a curriculum vitae by October 20, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.