The Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) at Singapore Management University (SMU) invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor) in the area of Sustainable Finance. We are seeking candidates with a strong research agenda and a passion for teaching, who can contribute to advancing the school’s excellence in sustainability research and education.
SMU is a premier university in Asia, internationally recognized for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. The Lee Kong Chian School of Business has recently been ranked by the Financial Times as No. 1 in Singapore, No. 2 in Asia, and No. 21 globally for research impacts. These rankings underscore our commitment to producing impactful research that addresses societal challenges.
Sustainable finance is a research area with immense potential to create meaningful societal impact—a value that SMU deeply cares about. As part of SMU’s efforts to address global sustainability challenges, LKCSB is at the forefront of integrating sustainability into its research and education initiatives. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work closely with the Singapore Green Finance Centre (SGFC), Singapore’s first Centre of Excellence in Green Finance, founded by Monetary Authority of Singapore and nine global financial institutions, and jointly managed by SMU and Imperial College Business School. Learn more about the SGFC at www.singaporegreenfinance.com.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Conduct high-quality, impactful research in sustainable finance and related areas.
- Publish in top-tier finance, business, science, and interdisciplinary journals.
- Design and teach courses on sustainable finance at the undergraduate, master’s, MBA, and executive levels.
- Contribute to curriculum development for SMU’s innovative programs, including our sustainability-focused offerings.
- Collaborate with the Singapore Green Finance Centre (SGFC) to drive impactful research and thought leadership in sustainable finance.
- Engage with industry and policy-making communities to address critical challenges in sustainable finance.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A PhD in Finance, Economics, or a closely related field.
- A demonstrated track record (or strong potential for) high-quality research in finance, particularly in the context of sustainability, ESG, or impact investing.
- Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate or postgraduate levels.
- A strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and industry engagement.
- Candidates at the Associate and Full Professor levels should have an established record of scholarly impact, teaching excellence, and leadership in their field.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE : 31 March 2025
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
All applications should be submitted through our online portal Applications should include :
- A cover letter outlining your interest in the position and contributions to sustainable finance.
- A detailed curriculum vitae.
- Copies of representative publications or working papers.
- A teaching statement and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- Three letters of recommendation (for Assistant Professor applicants) or contact information for referees (for Associate/Full Professor applicants).
Please email your application to sustainability_bsch@smu.edu.sg. For additional information, contact Professor LIANG Hao, Associate Professor of Finance, Recipient of Ho Bee Professorship in Sustainability Management, Academic Director of Singapore Green Finance Centre, Co-Lead of Sustainable Business Research Peak. Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management
