Senior Lecturer in Philosophy

Singapore University of Technology and Design

Job Req ID: 2227
Department: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)
Employee Category: Faculty
Institution: Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

Position Summary

The Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) cluster at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) invites applications for a full-time, teaching-track faculty position in Philosophy. Appointments will be made on an initial three-year contract, renewable subject to performance review.

We are seeking an analytic philosopher with demonstrated expertise in epistemology, ethics, and/or the philosophy of action, and with a research interest in the philosophical dimensions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related technologies.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach in the undergraduate humanities core curriculum and design elective courses in their area of specialization.
• Contribute to the development of new interdisciplinary degree programs.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly relating to Design and AI, with colleagues across engineering, architecture, computer science, and design.
• Mentor students, including those undertaking capstone projects that integrate humanistic inquiry with technological innovation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy (or a closely related field) at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching.
• Evidence of creativity and potential to develop new directions in interdisciplinary teaching and learning.
• Interest in collaborating with scientists, engineers, technologists, and designers.
• Experience in digital humanities or in fostering academic–industry or public sector collaborations is an advantage.

About SUTD and the HASS Cluster

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is a young and distinctive institution with a mission to nurture technically grounded leaders and innovators. The University champions cohort-based, interdisciplinary pedagogy and offers degrees in:

• Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD)
• Design and Artificial Intelligence (DAI)
• Engineering Product Development (EPD)
• Engineering Systems and Design (ESD)
• 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 the university’s curriculum and research.

The HASS cluster plays a pivotal role in SUTD’s mission, contributing to world-class teaching and research excellence. HASS faculty bring expertise across literature, history, philosophy, anthropology, communication, psychology, sociology, business, economics, and urban studies. This unique combination enables both disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary collaboration.

For more information:

• SUTD Official Website
• HASS Cluster Website

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit the following materials by email to hassjobs@sutd.edu.sg:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching experience
4. Writing sample of scholarly work
5. Course proposal: A 500-word description and selected bibliography (up to ten readings) for two courses you may wish to offer
6. List of three referees (including names, affiliations, and email addresses)

Candidates who advance to the interview stage will be asked to provide two letters of recommendation. Recommenders may send letters via email or Interfolio.

Application Deadline

Full consideration will be given to applications received by 15 November 2025.
Interviews are expected to take place in late November or early December 2025.