"Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Information Science or Knowledge Management"

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is highly respected for its strong record of academic research and global experiential learning. WKWSCI is an iSchools member with an established history of library and information science education and research. WKWSCI seeks new faculty colleagues with a strong record of high-quality research and a commitment to mentoring the next generation of communication and information scholars.

The candidate would have experience in one or more of the following primary areas: Library science and technology; Data, text and social media analytics; Human-computer and AI interaction; Informetrics; Digital curation and preservation; Information organisation and management; and Human information behaviour. Having a secondary area of technical expertise in programming for analytics or artificial intelligence applications would be a plus, although not mandatory. The candidate is expected to possess a doctorate in an appropriate field from a reputable university.

NTU is investing in digital humanities, arts and social sciences. The selected candidate would contribute to this cross-disciplinary initiative.

Emoluments

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package.

Application Procedure

Please click here to submit the following documents to us:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae including a full publication list
• Research and Teaching statements
• Effectiveness of teaching (if any)
• Selected publications (if any)

The closing date for applications is 30 November 2025. All applications and materials submitted will be held in strict confidence.

For enquiries, please address to: The Search Committee, Email: wkwsci-search@ntu.edu.sg

Review of the applications will begin on 1 December 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The candidate is expected to start in July 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For applicants who are attending the ASIS&T AM 2025 Conference in November: Meet with our WKWSCI faculty members for a one-on-one conversation during ASIS&T AM 2025. Indicate your interest by sending your CV to sci-hr@ntu.edu.sg by 31 October 2025.