Lecturer in Economics

Singapore University of Technology and Design

Location: Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
Department: Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS)
Job Req ID: 2261
Employment Type: Full-time, Teaching-track faculty

Position Overview

The HASS cluster at SUTD invites applications for a full-time, teaching-track faculty position in Economics, with a focus on empirical research in areas including but not limited to:

  • Behavioral economics

  • Econometrics

  • Macroeconomics

Research on topics relevant to design, technology, or artificial intelligence (AI) is preferred.

Appointments are initially three-year contracts, renewable subject to review.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and teaching of new undergraduate courses in Economics for an interdisciplinary B.Sc. degree in Design, AI, and Economics.

  • Teach courses in the undergraduate core curriculum, such as introductory social science courses or research methods.

  • Contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives, particularly in areas connecting Economics, Design, and AI, collaborating with colleagues in engineering, architecture, computer science, and design.

  • Mentor students, including capstone projects that integrate research on human problems with technological innovation.

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • Excellent record of effective university-level teaching.

  • Potential to develop new directions in interdisciplinary teaching.

  • Interest in collaborating with scientists, engineers, and technologists.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience in collaborating with industry or public sector partners.

  • Interest or experience in Economics research relevant to technology or AI.

About SUTD and HASS

  • SUTD is a young and distinctive university focusing on technically grounded leadership and innovation.

  • 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)

  • HASS contributes to interdisciplinary research and teaching, integrating fields such as literature, history, theater, film studies, anthropology, communication, psychology, sociology, business, economics, and urban studies.

  • More info: SUTD | HASS

Application Requirements

Candidates should submit the following via the SUTD job portal:

  1. Cover letter

  2. Curriculum vitae (CV)

  3. Statement of teaching experience and philosophy

  4. Evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., course evaluations)

  5. Writing sample (job market paper or selected publication)

  6. Syllabus for a new course connecting economics with AI

  7. Names, affiliations, and email addresses of three referees (two letters will be requested for interview-stage candidates)

Application Deadline and Process

  • Full consideration will be given to applications received by 31 December 2025.

  • Interviews are expected in January 2026.

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