Lecturer in Defence Studies

About us

The Department of Defence Studies is part of the School of Security Studies within the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy at King’s College London. Defence Studies is dedicated to a multi-disciplinary understanding of conflict, war, security and defence issues in an increasingly complex and uncertain world. We are home to large and diverse community of specialists in strategic studies, security studies, international relations and history. We undertake world-leading research, teaching and public engagement in these fields, and create an inclusive environment that promotes equality of opportunity for everyone in its community. Our campus is outside London, located within the Defence Academy of the UK, Shrivenham, Wiltshire.

About the role

The Department of Defence Studies seeks to recruit four Lecturers in Defence Studies on an Education & Research contract. We welcome applications from a broad range of expertise within the field of Security Studies. Any specific research focus may be considered, but preference will be given to candidates with subject matter expertise in the following areas: disruptive technology and AI; Russian strategy and doctrine; military operations and wargaming; nuclear strategy; applied military ethics.

The successful applicant will be based in the Defence Studies Department at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom in Shrivenham and will undertake high-quality research and support a range of professional military and security education courses at the postgraduate level. They will have a track-record of high-quality research and a commitment to undertake high-quality research in their subject area, publishing in recognised journals, with research mentorship offered in support of this activity. The post-holder will further maintain research activities and connections through a portfolio of individual and/or joint research projects and will work to secure external funding.

At the Defence Academy, successful candidates will teach and supervise students who are serving officers and civil servants in the UK and allied armed forces and partners. There are also opportunities to contribute to the School of Security Studies highly successful open online programmes, International Affairs and Global Security. Successful candidates will support the planning, organisation and delivery of the Defence Studies Department, and, with departmental mentorship, eventually assume leadership and administrative responsibilities. Beyond teaching and administrative duties, the successful candidate, upon completion of their probation, will be expected to supervise PhD student and will also play a role in the institutional and intellectual life of the Department and undertake Departmental, School, Faculty and University administrative duties as required.

Defence Studies is part of the School of Security Studies and the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. Together, we support an inclusive culture and diversity for our staff and students. We are committed to encourage further growth from a diversity of groups, and we look forward to welcoming applicants of all abilities. The Department particularly welcomes applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background.

Further information about the Department and School can be found here:

Defence Studies Department: www.kcl.ac.uk/dsd 

School of Security Studies: www.kcl.ac.uk/security-studies

Appointments will be made on Education & Research contracts, focused on the delivery of high-quality education and research.

This post will be full time and offered on an indefinite contract.

Candidates should note that this post is located in a military establishment the position is subject to obtaining and maintaining a satisfactory security clearance to work at the Defence Academy of the UK.

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