Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Environmental Communication and Sustainability
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 part of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CoHASS), which aims to be Asia’s leading centre for innovative, interdisciplinary Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences research and practice. CoHASS is also home to the Asian Centre for Digital Cultures and works closely with NTU’s Institute for AI and Ethics, where interdisciplinary collaboration happens among humanities, arts and social science scholars, and computer scientists and engineers.
As global focus on sustainability intensifies, we seek a scholar to advance environmental communication studies and inspire high-impact action.
Candidates should have scholarly expertise in environmental communication, sustainability communication, climate change communication, risk communication, science communication, or related areas. We particularly welcome candidates whose research engages with contemporary developments in the communication environment, including artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, data-driven communication, public engagement, and communication for sustainable behavior and policy change. Candidates should demonstrate a vision for developing and leading innovative interdisciplinary research projects and collaborations within and beyond the School, including partnerships with relevant academic, government, industry, and community stakeholders. The candidate should possess a PhD in Communication or a related discipline with a research focus on environmental communication, sustainability, climate change, risk, science communication, or a closely related area. The candidate should have a strong research record and demonstrate effective teaching and training of undergraduate and/or graduate students commensurate with career stage.
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:
For enquiries, please address to:
The Search Committee
Email: wkwsci-search@ntu.edu.sg
Review of the applications will begin on 1 December 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The candidate is expected to start in July 2027. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at NTU
NTU believes in building an inclusive campus for its students, staff and faculty where diversity is respected. We strive to create diverse and inclusive environments to achieve a vibrant campus for education and a welcoming workplace for people from all backgrounds.
As global focus on sustainability intensifies, we seek a scholar to advance environmental communication studies and inspire high-impact action.
Candidates should have scholarly expertise in environmental communication, sustainability communication, climate change communication, risk communication, science communication, or related areas. We particularly welcome candidates whose research engages with contemporary developments in the communication environment, including artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, data-driven communication, public engagement, and communication for sustainable behavior and policy change. Candidates should demonstrate a vision for developing and leading innovative interdisciplinary research projects and collaborations within and beyond the School, including partnerships with relevant academic, government, industry, and community stakeholders. The candidate should possess a PhD in Communication or a related discipline with a research focus on environmental communication, sustainability, climate change, risk, science communication, or a closely related area. The candidate should have a strong research record and demonstrate effective teaching and training of undergraduate and/or graduate students commensurate with career stage.
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
For enquiries, please address to:
The Search Committee
Email: wkwsci-search@ntu.edu.sg
Review of the applications will begin on 1 December 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The candidate is expected to start in July 2027. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at NTU
NTU believes in building an inclusive campus for its students, staff and faculty where diversity is respected. We strive to create diverse and inclusive environments to achieve a vibrant campus for education and a welcoming workplace for people from all backgrounds.