The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the National University of Singapore is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor with a specialization in the anthropology of play. Areas of study include but are not limited to sports, gambling, analogue and digital games, and virtual worlds. In terms of regional specialization, we have a strong preference for scholars working in Asia.

Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in Anthropology from an internationally acclaimed institution at the time of appointment; a strong track record and promising trajectory in research and publication; and excellent communication and teaching skills.

The National University of Singapore is a global leader in scientific and social scientific research. Its transformative education includes a broad-based curriculum underscored by multi-disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment. Over 30,000 students from 100 countries enrich the campus community with their diverse social and cultural perspectives. The University emphasizes excellence in both teaching and research, with internationally competitive salaries and opportunities for substantial research funding. Meanwhile, Singapore provides a vibrant international environment with world-class health care, excellent infrastructure, a warm climate, and low taxes.

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology has about forty faculty members working on wide-ranging fields such as family, demography, stratification, medical sociology, comparative-historical sociology, socio-cultural anthropology, and cultural studies. The department offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees and contributes to interdisciplinary programmes in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. More details can be found here.

Applicants should submit the following materials at this website:

• Full CV
• Letter of Interest
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Up to two writing samples
• Evidence of teaching ability such as student feedback or peer review reports, and/or evidence of other contributions to education, if available
• A list of 4 external referees (names, contact details, applicant’s relationship to them)

The deadline for application is January 4, 2027. Campus visits will tentatively be held in February-March, with a view for the position to begin either in July 2027 or January 2028. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. For enquiries, please email socjob@nus.edu.sg.