Careers @ WKWSCI

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Marketing Communication
This is a joint appointment with the Nanyang Business School (NBS). Candidates should possess a PhD in Communication, Marketing, or a related field and demonstrate a track record of significant research at the intersection of marketing, communication, and digital media, in areas such as strategic marketing communication and branding, consumer psychology, advertising and campaign effectiveness, influencer and content marketing, public relations with a marketing focus, or technology-enabled marketing communication.

The closing date for applications is 11 January 2026.
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Assistant Professor  (Tenure Track) in Human AI Communication
The candidate would have experience in one or more of the following primary areas: Human-AI (or AI agent) interaction, human-machine communication, algorithmic mediation and trust, AI in media and communication, multimodal communication, sociotechnical dimensions of AI adoption, AI ethics, artificial society, and critical perspectives on AI in society.

The successful candidate will become part of an innovative, interdisciplinary faculty and contribute meaningfully to our teaching, research, and service objectives. This role offers the opportunity to influence the critical discourse surrounding AI technologies and their intersection with human communication practices, cultural contexts, and institutional frameworks.

The candidate is expected to hold a doctorate in an appropriate field such as Communication, Media Studies, Human-Computer Interaction, Science & Technology Studies, Information Science, or closely related discipline.

The closing date for applications is 31 December 2025.
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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Media Policy and AI Governance
The candidate would have experience in the intersection of media policy, governance, and artificial intelligence, with a research agenda that bridges media studies, normative governance, and responsible AI frameworks. The ideal candidate will bring intellectual rigour and policy relevance to questions surrounding the regulation of emerging technologies, the societal impact of algorithmic systems, ethics and governance of AI, and the evolving role of media institutions in the digital age. The successful candidate will join a dynamic department dedicated to advancing research and teaching in communication, technology policy, and digital society. The candidate is expected to hold a doctorate in an appropriate field such as Media Studies, Communication, Public Policy, Law, or a closely related field.

The closing date for applications is 17 January 2026.
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Lecturer in Digital Film and Broadcast
Candidates should have expertise in digital film production and/or broadcast media, with specialisations in any of the following areas: broadcast production, virtual production, emerging media technologies, and innovative production techniques. Strong professional experience in producing content for news and entertainment across multiple platforms in a multimedia environment is essential, along with the ability to translate industry practices into effective, practice-based learning. A Master’s degree in film, media, or a related field is preferred. However, candidates with a relevant undergraduate degree and substantial professional experience will also be considered. Advanced qualifications such as a PhD are highly valued.
 
The closing date for applications is 31 December 2025.
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The Nanyang Assistant Professorship (NAP) scheme provides an opportunity for outstanding early-career researchers and scholars from Singapore and around the world who wish to build an academic career with us at NTU. Successful NAP awardees will be offered a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment and awarded a substantial start-up grant (SUG) to lay the foundation for their research ventures at the university.

This is a prestigious and highly competitive scheme for ambitious, outstanding researchers who have the potential to make major intellectual breakthroughs and will shape their fields for years to come. Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate an excellent track record of publications in their field. They typically possess at least three years post-PhD experience and are ready to share a concrete proposal for their next research project that makes full use of the opportunities and resources available as part of the NAP scheme.

At WKWSCI, we are particularly interested in passionate scholars with expertise in AI Communication, Digital Humanities, and Information Studies.

Benefits

NAP Awardees will enjoy a comprehensive set of benefits designed to support and enhance their academic and research career at NTU:

· A tenure-track appointment in WKWSCI

· An attractive remuneration package and other benefits

· A start-up research grant of up to S$1 million (inclusive of scholarship for hiring up to 2 PhD students)

Application

Applications for NAP can be submitted throughout the year.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore is ranked in the top tier of global universities. It is also ranked 1st amongst the world’s best young universities. Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore invites Full Professors from overseas universities or research institutions to join us as Visiting Professor.

As a Visiting Professor at WKWSCI, your role includes teaching and mentoring students, carry out research related activities, including but not limiting to conduct research talks, workshops, usually for a semester or an academic year.

You may wish to apply to [email protected] with your updated Curriculum Vitae, and a write-up of suggested contributions in teaching and research as well as the period and length of the Visiting Professorship.