Associate Professor (Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences)

The Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) cluster at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) invites applications for a tenure-track, open-rank faculty position in Digital Finance and AI (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level).

We are seeking an outstanding scholar in digital finance. Experience using machine learning, artificial intelligence or other tools in their research is preferred.

The successful candidate will:

• Maintain a strong research profile including publications and grant funding
• Contribute to interdisciplinary research, in particular relating to Design and AI, through collaboration with colleagues in engineering, architecture, computer science, and design.
• Lead the development and teaching of new undergraduate courses in Digital Finance for an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree in design, artificial intelligence, and economics
• Mentor doctoral and postgraduate students in Digital Finance or related interdisciplinary fields
• Experience or interest in fostering collaborations with industry or the public sector will also be considered an advantage.

Applicants should have an excellent record of effective teaching at the university level. We especially seek scholars with the potential to develop new directions in interdisciplinary research and who are interested in collaborating with scientists and technologists.

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 the following websites: https://www.sutd.edu.sg/ and https://hass.sutd.edu.sg/

Application Details

Candidates should submit the following materials through SUTD's job application portal.

• A cover letter.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A writing sample of their scholarly work, such as a job market paper (for recent Ph.D. graduates) or selected publication (for more advanced candidates).
• A statement of teaching experience and philosophy.
• Syllabus for a new course that would be suitable for a B.Sc. degree that focuses on the intersection of economics with artificial intelligence.
• Names, affiliations, and email addresses of three referees. (Please note that candidates who advance to the interview stage will be asked to submit two letters of recommendation. Please have your recommenders ready to send their letters via email or Interfolio)