Career Tracks

Each track, Tenure, Educator, Practice and Research, supports distinct forms of academic excellence, offering clear progression, tailored development, and meaningful ways to contribute across teaching, research, and professional engagement.

Progression Path

Below is an overview of the progression path for each track.

Tenure Track

Designed to attract and retain exceptional faculty members, this track supports long-term contributions in education, research, and service. It fosters a dynamic academic environment where sustained impact drives innovation, knowledge creation, and global leadership, ensuring NUS’ continued growth on the world stage.

Educator Track

Focused on pedagogical excellence, this track nurtures faculty memebrs who approach teaching as scholarly practice. At senior levels, they contribute to pedagogical knowledge and lead institutional efforts in teaching and learning, advancing NUS’ reputation for educational innovation and impact.

Practice Track

Bringing professional and leadership expertise into the classroom, this track engages scholar-practitioners who enrich academic life through the integration of theory and practice. Their contributions shape industry-informed perspectives and advance NUS’ educational mission.

Research Track

This track supports high-quality researchers whose work strengthens NUS’ research ecosystem through impactful inquiry and collaboration with research centres.