Full Time Faculty, Tenure Track (Open-rank) in Communication

The College of Integrative Studies (CIS) at Singapore Management University (SMU) invites applications for up to two full-time positions in Communication. We are particularly interested in scholars who work in one or more of the following specializations:

science/environmental/health/risk communication

digital media (e.g., social media influencers, misinformation, digital journalism)

communication technology (e.g., HCI, UI/UX, AR/VR, AI)

We are open to applicants at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels, and welcome applications from senior candidates. Strong candidates at the Associate or Full Professor levels will be considered for tenure upon appointment.

CIS is also home to a strong community of interdisciplinary scholars. CIS overseas the delivery of University's Core Curriculum, and offers a suite of programmes including Singapore's first individualisable major at the undergraduate level, as well as interdisciplinary Master of Sustainability and an MPhil and and PhD programme in “Asian Urbanisms”. Please visit: for more information about CIS.

The successful candidate for these positions will:

depending on rank, deliver 2 – 3 sections per year of undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses assigned by the Dean/Associate Dean in consultation with the individual faculty member. We are seeking individuals who can develop and teach coursework on digital media, strategic communication, and/or health communication. Faculty may propose other coursework based on their interests and in consultation with the Dean/Associate Dean.

develop teaching and learning materials for the course curricula, including online material, videos, test banks, grading rubrics, adaptive learning tools, handouts, cases, and textbook, where appropriate.

provide academic advice to students regarding the relevant course material, as well as general program planning, course selection and related academic matters.

publish research in top-tier disciplinary and interdisciplinary journals. Although not required, faculty are encouraged to undertake or participate in interdisciplinary research.

apply for competitive research grants.

provide service to the college and university, including participation in events, outreach activities, and engagement with industry and stakeholders.

Applicants should apply online (SMU Career) with the following documents in PDF format:

a cover letter

a curriculum vitae

a statement of teaching philosophy

a research statement

a service statement

teaching evaluations

samples of up to three research papers

Upon notification, short-listed applicants will also need to arrange for three academic reference letters to be sent directly to .

Applicants are encouraged to apply by 31 July 2025, when review of applications will begin. The expected start date is 1 July 2026 or otherwise as mutually agreed. Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality and only short-listed candidates will be notified.

At SMU, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

A PhD in Communication or cognate discipline is required. Applicants should have evidence of excellence in teaching and will ideally have experience in active and blended learning pedagogy. Applicants should have strong track records of funding and high impact research (Associate or Full Professor) or clear indications of that trajectory (Assistant Professor).

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