Assistant Professor (Military Transformation Programme)
- Employer
- S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University
- Location
- Singapore
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Sep 18, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Professional Fields, Security Studies, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Other Science & Technology
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The S. Rajaratnam School of
International Studies (RSIS), a Graduate School of Nanyang
Technological University (NTU), is a leading research-intensive and
teaching institution in strategic and international affairs and
policy-oriented think tank in the Asia-Pacific region. RSIS invites
suitably qualified individuals for the tenure-track position
of:-
Assistant Professor
(Military
Transformation Programme)
Applicants are expected to have a research interest
in novel technologies and emerging security threats, especially the
strategic, ethical, legal, and governance concerns related to their
past and future trajectories. These include (but are not limited
to) artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, robotics, additive
manufacturing (or “3-D printing”), unmanned aerial vehicles
(“drones”), gene alteration, human enhancement, and other
technologies or initiatives associated with the Fourth Industrial
Revolution.
The successful candidate will teach up to two courses related to
Technology and Strategy in the School’s Master of Science
(Strategic Studies) Programme. In addition, the successful
candidate will assist the Military Transformations Programme in
conducting policy-oriented research tasks such as assessments of
the direction and character of military competitions in the
Indo-Pacific Region, future warfighting strategies and concepts,
and their implications for Southeast Asia.
A relevant PhD and a good publication record are therefore
essential requirements. The applicant is also expected to
contribute to the School’s research agenda, team research and
policy-oriented projects, teach in short executive programmes, and
organize conferences and seminars. Experience in policy-relevant
research and publication would be useful. Candidates should hold a
relevant PhD by the beginning of the appointment period.
The initial appointment will be for four years, with further
contracts to be considered by the relevant School Reappointment
Committee. All applicants should submit the following:
Cover letter;
A detailed Curriculum vitae (including records of competitive grants and graduate supervision, if applicable);
Statements of research and teaching interests and, teaching evaluation if applicable;
3 published articles or writing samples; and
Names, addresses, email and phone numbers of at least 3 referees of the rank of Associate Professor and above.
Interested candidates may submit your
application with all the required documents @
https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Assistant-Professor--Military-Transformation-Programme---RSIS-_R00002998
(WorkDay@NTU) or write-in/email to:
The Search Committee
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Nanyang Technological University
Block S4 Level B4
50 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798
Email: rsisrecruitment@ntu.edu.sg
Applications will close on 31 October 2020.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
For further information about RSIS, please visit our website: www.rsis.edu.sg
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