Tan Ah Tah Professorship in Law

The Faculty of Law at National University of Singapore (“NUS Law”) seeks to appoint a distinguished legal scholar to be the inaugural Tan Ah Tah Professor in Law. We welcome applications from scholars of exceptional calibre from any field of expertise. Successful candidates will have a record of achievement reflecting world-class research excellence, a demonstrable commitment to teaching and mentoring, and the capacity to enrich the intellectual community and strategic aspirations of NUS Law and the University. This Chair was endowed by the late Madam Eileen Tan in honour of her father, Justice Tan Ah Tah, who was the first Singaporean to sit on the Supreme Court of this country.

The Tan Ah Tah Professorship in Law is a tenured Professorial position and the appointee will be offered internationally competitive compensation and benefits, commensurate with their qualifications and experience. The University would like the appointee to take up the position as soon as contractual obligations and personal circumstances allow. Individuals wishing to discuss the position on an informal and confidential basis are invited to contact lawfsc@nus.edu.sg.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will

·       provide leadership in creating and nurturing new research themes and ideas in their field of interest;

·       have established and continue to sustain a record of original and influential scholarship, reflected in publications with leading international journals and premier university presses;

·       provide high-quality postgraduate supervision and attract research students to the University;

·       conduct effective teaching in core and elective courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;

·       mentor junior colleagues within the Faculty; and,

·       contribute to building strong ties between NUS and other leading institutions in research and graduate education.

Person Specification

Strong candidates for the position will presumptively hold or merit a tenured full Professorship at a major law school. The candidate should be of long-term strategic value to the University and its global community. They will:

·       be a world-leading authority in their field of interest;

·       possess a sustained record of original and influential scholarship of international distinction;

·       have a clear research agenda that adds to the research strengths of colleagues within the Faculty;

·       be committed to institutional excellence and development;

·       be dedicated to mentoring junior colleagues;

·       be capable of providing informal leadership within the Faculty;

·       have strong experience of high-quality teaching and PhD supervision;

·       have a high-level of interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate persuasively to an academic audience and other stakeholders as appropriate; and

·       bring a capacity to enthuse others and work successfully with colleagues.

Application Procedure

Applications should be submitted in English, and the completed dossier* should be addressed (if sent by post) to:

The Secretary
Faculty Search Committee
Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore
20 College Avenue West #03-401
Singapore 138529

Applications may also be sent by email to lawfsc@nus.edu.sg. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Applicants must complete the NUS Personal Data Consent for Job Applications, which is to be submitted together with the application. Candidates who are short-listed can be expected to attend a campus interview.

 *The applicant’s dossier should include the following:

1. Curriculum Vitae

a. Academic History:

·       Degrees obtained;

·       Scholarships and awards (if any);

·       Post-doctoral training (if any); and,

·       Other study and research opportunities.

b. Employment History: List all academic and non-academic positions held

c. Public and professional service.

d. Honours and awards, including major invited addresses, elected membership in professional and learned societies, etc.

e. Other relevant information.

2. A statement (maximum of 3 pages) of education philosophy and methodology. Applicants should attach evaluations on education from faculty members or students of the applicant’s current institution, where applicable.

3. A statement (maximum of 3 pages) of major accomplishments in research, citing up to five significant publications and explaining their significance. Please provide copies of up to three of these contributions (in the case of books, reviews should be provided).

4. A complete list of publications, including page number ranges.

5. The names of four external reviewers, their affiliation and email addresses, together with a url reference to their biography. The applicant’s relationship to the reviewer (if any) must be indicated. The external reviewer should not be the applicant’s co-author or co-editor.

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