Research Assistant Professor (Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences)

We are seeking a creative and critical design researcher who works at the interface where computing technologies meet humans. The ideal candidate should be familiar with humanities and/or social science approaches to understanding human, and computational methodologies for building digital devices, applications, systems, and/or products. Backgrounds in relatively established areas such as Human-Computer Interaction or Human-Centred Design are key indicators of suitability for the position, but we also encourage candidates who pioneer new interdisciplinary syntheses to apply. Engagement with artificial intelligence is a plus.

The successful candidate will:

Lead the development and teaching of new undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Human-Centred Design and Human-Computer Interaction, including new Studio courses.

• 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 research on human problems with technological innovation.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that their research speaks to both social science and engineering audiences. They should have an excellent record of effective teaching at 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 or interest in 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 the following websites: https://www.sutd.edu.sg/ and https://hass.sutd.edu.sg/

Application Details

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

• A cover letter.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A statement of teaching experience.
• A writing sample of their scholarly work.
• Documentation of a prototype of design work.
• A 500-word description and selected bibliography of up to ten readings for two courses you may wish to offer.
• 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.)