Visiting Scholars Programme
Call for applications for visiting roles at Singapore Management University, Yong Pung How School of Law
As a premier university in Asia, SMU is internationally recognised for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Its mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and to produce broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy.
The Yong Pung How School of Law is among SMU’s eight schools and offers LL.B., J.D., LL.M. and Ph.D. degrees. Located in Singapore’s Central Business District, SMU Yong Pung How School of Law has forged strong cooperation with leading law schools, top law firms and businesses including technology companies. Its academic research includes cutting-edge issues of transnational commercial law (including international economic law, private law, corporate law and governance, financial regulation, the law of insolvency and restructuring etc); technology and innovation (including AI, digital economy, emerging technologies and governance, computational law and data governance); dispute resolution (including private and international law and ADR); law and sustainability (such as ESG, green finance and environmental law, technology and sustainability). SMU faculty members have diverse experiences in multiple jurisdictions and have published widely in leading international journals.
We are inviting applications for the following visiting positions. We are particularly interested in scholars who would like to explore research collaboration with our faculty. Interdisciplinary research including that concerning hard science is highly encouraged.
Lee Kong Chian Visiting Professor
The Singapore Management University (SMU) Yong Pung How School of Law invites distinguished scholars to apply for the Lee Kong Chian Visiting Professor (LKC Visiting Professor) position which entails a visit to the Yong Pung How School of Law for up to a period of about two months. This visiting professorship provides a unique opportunity for international scholars to develop academic networks and explore legal issues related to Singapore, ASEAN and Asia.
Expected Contributions
The LKC Visiting Professor will contribute to undergraduate or postgraduate teaching, conduct research in his/her fields and contribute to the research endeavours of Yong Pung How School of Law.
Subject to discussion with the school, the LKC Visiting Professor will teach one undergraduate or post-graduate course ordinarily comprising 6 3-hour seminars; present at the faculty research workshop; give a seminar at the SMU Law Academy; interact with Yong Pung How School of Law colleagues; mentor early-career scholars; as well as develop one substantive publication during the visit.
Some applicants may be invited to serve as visiting faculty who will be invited to conduct research and undertake teaching outside of formal coursework. It is expected that they will visit SMU for about 3 weeks.
Qualifications
The LKC Visiting Professor should be a full professor at a reputable university and has an outstanding publications record. Leadership positions in research institutions/centres or international academic associations or a strong research grant record will be an advantage.
Scholars with research in all areas of law are welcome to apply for this position. Subject areas of particular interest to the Yong Pung How School of Law include commercial and financial law, law and sustainability (such as ESG, green finance and environmental law), law and technology (such as digital economy, emerging technologies and governance, computational law and data governance).
Compensation
The LKC Visiting Professor will be provided with an honorarium (subject to taxes) for the undertaking of the obligations described above and to cover travel and accommodation costs. The amount will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, obligations and length of visit. We are inviting applications for visits between August 2025 and April 2026.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit 1) a detailed CV including list of publications; 2) soft copies of 3 recent representative publications; 3) a 2-3 page description of research and teaching interests (including possible visit period, and pre-existing engagement with SMU if any); and 4) a list of 3 referees with full contact information to lawcv@smu.edu.sg.
Allen & Gledhill Visiting Scholar Programme
The Allen & Gledhill Visiting Scholar Programme invites applications from full-time research faculty (all ranks) from leading universities with a strong publication record. The successful applicant will be expected to give a public seminar on topic of interest to a mixed audience of practitioners, policy makers and academics, a research seminar / research methodology workshop, mentoring of early career faculty at our law school, and conduct research during the visit. We are inviting applications for visits between August 2025 and December 2026.
We gratefully acknowledge the generous support provided by Allen & Gledhill LLP, one of the largest leading law firms in Singapore, for this visiting programme. For more information about Allen & Gledhill LLP, please see: https://www.allenandgledhill.com
Compensation
The Allen & Gledhill Visiting Scholar will be provided with an honorarium (subject to taxes) to support the visit.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit 1) a detailed CV including list of publications; 2) soft copies of 3 recent representative publications; 3) a 2-3 page description of research and teaching interests (including possible visit period, and pre-existing engagement with SMU if any); and 4) a list of 3 referees with full contact information to lawcv@smu.edu.sg.
SMU Visiting Scholar Programme
Generally we invite full-time research faculty (all ranks) from leading universities to apply for SMU Visiting Scholar Programme. Scholars with research in all areas of law are welcome to apply for these programmes. The successful applicant will be expected to deliver an internal research seminar/give an Associate's talk in one of our courses, engage with our faculty, and conduct research during his/her period of visit. Successful applicants will be provided with an honorarium (subject to taxes) to support the visit.
We invite applications for visits between August 2025 and December 2026.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants of SMU Visiting Scholar Programme should submit 1) a detailed CV including list of publications; 2) soft copies of 3 recent representative publications; 3) a 2-3 page description of research and teaching interests (including possible visit period, and pre-existing engagement with SMU if any); and 4) a list of 3 referees with full contact information to lawcv@smu.edu.sg.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ALL VISITING ROLES: 15 MARCH 2025
Applicants are reviewed (and may be interviewed) on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged. Please indicate in the cover letter the visiting position(s) you are applying for and your proposed period of visit.
Visit Period: Usually 1-4 weeks during the following period (January to April, mid-August to mid-December).
Other questions can be directed to Professor WANG Heng, Associate Dean (Faculty Matters & Research), at hengwang@smu.edu.sg
SMU is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment; women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
