Completed application forms together with copies of academic certificates and comprehensive curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of three referees should be submit through online form as follows:
Online form – https://forms.gle/3WmiGGEhmXJu9B7x7
All application forms must reach us by 28 February 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
For enquiries on the advertisement, please email office.recruit@ubd.edu.bn.
| INSTITUTE OF ASIAN STUDIES (IAS) | |
| Faculty / Code |
Position / Area |
| [UBD/IAS/001] | ASEAN and Regionalism, or Southeast Asian Studies |
| [UBD/IAS/002] | Global Futures and Foresight Studies |
| [UBD/IAS/003] | Heritage Studies |
| 1. | ASEAN and Regionalism, or Southeast Asian Studies |
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| The Institute of Asian Studies (IAS) at the Universiti of Brunei Darussalam is seeking to hire a scholar of social sciences and the humanities with expertise in ASEAN and regionalism, or Southeast Asian Studies, broadly defined. The area of specialization includes, but is not limited to international relations (including Brunei-China/East Asian relations), regional integration and globalization, cultural studies, and history. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate enthusiasm to contribute to multi-disciplinary projects on issues in ASEAN and Southeast Asian contexts, and who have a vision for Asian Studies in the 21st century.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Sociology, Anthropology, History, Geography, International Relations, Political Science, Political Economy, or a related social-science discipline from a recognized university, with a notable record of research productivity and teaching excellence. The successful applicant should be able to teach modules in a trans-disciplinary way in areas of the social sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences as well as related course(s) in other Faculties at UBD. Active participation in the activities of the Institute of Asian Studies including research, seminars and administration is also required. |
| 2. | Global Futures and Foresight Studies |
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| The Institute of Asian Studies (IAS) at the Universiti of Brunei Darussalam is seeking to hire an interdisciplinary scholar with expertise in Global Futures and Foresight Studies, broadly defined. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate enthusiasm to contribute to multi-disciplinary projects on issues in trans-Asian contexts, and who have a vision for Asian Studies, including Brunei-China/ East Asian Studies, in the 21st century.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a related discipline from a recognized university, with a notable record of research productivity and teaching excellence. The successful applicant should be able to teach modules in a trans-disciplinary way in areas of the social sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences as well as related course(s) in other Faculties at UBD. Active participation in the activities of the Institute of Asian Studies including research, seminars and administration is also required. |
| 3. | Heritage Studies |
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| The Institute of Asian Studies (IAS) at the Universiti of Brunei Darussalam is seeking to hire a scholar of social sciences and the humanities with expertise in heritage studies, broadly defined. The area of specialization includes, but is not limited to socio-cultural heritage, linguistic heritage, ecological and environmental heritage, urban heritage, and tourism. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate enthusiasm to contribute to multi-disciplinary projects on issues in trans-Asian contexts, and who have a vision for Asian Studies, including Brunei-China/ East Asian Studies, in the 21st century.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Sociology, Anthropology, History, Geography, Asian Studies or a related field from a recognized university, with a notable record of research productivity and teaching excellence. The successful applicant should be able to teach modules in a trans-disciplinary way in areas of the social sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences as well as related course(s) in other Faculties at UBD. Active participation in the activities of the Institute of Asian Studies including research, seminars and administration is also required. |