Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Military Operations

The Royal Danish Defence College invites applications for Associate Professor (lektor) in Military Operations or Assistant Professor (adjunct) 

The Institute for Military Operations at the Royal Danish Defence College (RDDC) invites applications from qualified individuals for the position of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Military Operations. 

We are looking for expertise in the study of warfare and military operations, including (but not limited to) intelligence, military theory, country- or region-specific expertise (for example on the Russian military), and domain-specific expertise (notably space, though other domains may be relevant). 

About the Institute

The institute is organized in four centers: land, air, maritime and joint operations. Successful applicants will be joining the Centre for Joint Operations (CJO), a group of 25 military analysts and civilian researchers. Research and teaching in the center cover operations from the tactical to the military-strategic level. CJO contribute to a wide range of Defence needs, including NATO and Danish doctrine development, participating in public debates, and advising the Danish Defence on operations-related matters. Researchers at RDDC enjoy academic freedom. 

About the position

Candidates will be expected to engage in high-quality professional research in areas of relevant expertise and contribute to the institute’s range of education from junior to senior officers pending competencies and interests. 

Service responsibilities include: curriculum development; occasional committee assignments to fill institute needs; and service as a subject matter expert for the Royal Danish Defence College. 

The ideal applicant

A terminal degree (PhD) is required in Anthropology, History, International Relations, Sociology, Political Science, Policy, War Studies, or a closely related field. 

Candidates specializing in military operations and the operational level of war are particularly desired. Prior expertise in the operational level of war is not strictly necessary, but applicants should have a keen interest in directing their research to this field and in engaging with military practice and professional military education. 

Support for international applicants

The Armed Forces Personnel Command advises foreign applicants (if hired) in moving to Denmark and setting up their household here. This includes assisting in getting a work and residence permit, advice in finding temporary accommodation, as well as offering advice on how best to move to Denmark, with a family if relevant. 

Terms of Employment, Salary, and Contact Information

Salary (before tax, exclusive 17.1% pension):
Assistant Professor: Approximately 47.661,83 DKK per month.
Associate Professor: Approximately 55.831,89 DKK per month.

Note: Foreign applicants may be eligible for the Special Tax Scheme for Researchers.

For further information, please contact:
Associate Professor Olivier Schmitt
Email: OLSC@fak.dk
Phone: +45 7281 7373 

Application

Applications should comprise:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Publication list
• Research plan for the next five years
• Teaching portfolio
• PhD, Master's, Bachelor's certificates
• Electronic copies of up to five relevant publications for the Assistant Professorship or up to ten publications for the Associate Professorship
• Co-author statements must be submitted.

If you are a non-Danish speaking applicant you can disregard the electronic application procedure and send all relevant material to JEHA2@fak.dk. 

Deadline for applications: 29^th March 2026.

All eligible applications will subsequently be reviewed by an academic evaluation committee (bedømmelsesudvalg) assessing eligibility for the position. Based on the committee’s assessments, interviews will be carried out with shortlisted candidates. 

The position will be sought filled as soon as possible and no later than 1 September 2026.