Join Us in Shaping the Future of Applied Learning and Research – Provost of Singapore Institute of Technology

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The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore’s premier university for industry and its first university of applied learning and research. Occupying an impactful position at the intersection of academic excellence and industry relevance, SIT makes a distinct contribution to Singapore’s dynamic research and higher education environment.

SIT’s mission is to educate and nurture innovative professionals who are ready to drive the future economy. To achieve this, the University offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where learning and research are deeply integrated with real-world application. SIT’s programmes aim to maximise the potential of learners and to co-innovate with industry through a distinctive applied learning and research approach - making a tangible impact on both economy and society.

SIT’s ambition for the future is bold, and the University is now seeking a visionary Provost to help realise it. The role is a critical appointment for SIT’s continued success; it offers a unique opportunity to lead a forward-looking institution committed to redefining higher education through innovation, industry engagement and learner-centred approaches. The successful candidate will be a collegiate leader of the highest intellectual calibre and possesses a significant record of leadership within an academic environment. They will bring a passion for applied education and research and a deep appreciation for the opportunities of a young, agile university in one of the world’s leading countries advancing innovation and education.

How to Apply 

SIT will be supported in a global search for this appointment process by the executive search firm Perrett Laver. The search firm will support the SIT Search Committee in the discharge of its duties both to assist in the assessment of candidates against the requirements for the role and to identify the widest possible field of qualified candidates. 

Applications should include (in electronic form): a cover letter setting out interest and relevant experience and full curriculum vitae. Informal enquiries are welcome and may be made in the strictest confidence to Jolin Lai at Perrett Laver via jolin.lai@perrettlaver.com. 

For more information about SIT, please visit https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/.