[Linganth] assistant professor of play - National University of Singapore

[Ilana Gershon]

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE, TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION
(ANTHROPOLOGY OF PLAY)

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: https://fass.nus.edu.sg/socanth/.

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 at nus.edu.sg.
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