Editorial summary

The company is NTU Singapore, with the position based at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) within the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CoHASS). It is an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) role in Environmental Communication and Sustainability, situated in a young, research-intensive environment that emphasizes strong academic research and experiential learning. The listing underscores the university’s international reputation and collaborative opportunities within WKWSCI and CoHASS. Compensation is set at a salary of 12,000.

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Job description

[This job https://singapore.job-q.com/jobs/detail/assistant-professor-tenure-track-in-environmental-communication-and-sustainability-40457 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 28 Oct 2026]

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: https://apply.ap1.interfolio.com/119237

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae including a full publication list

• Research and Teaching statements

The closing date for applications is 30 November 2026. All applications and materials submitted will be held in strict confidence.

For enquiries, please address to:

The Search Committee

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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.

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