Associate Professor, International Affairs

About the role

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) at the National University of Singapore is seeking an Associate Professor in International Affairs, with a specialization in the international security of Northeast Asia including nuclear politics. The school values candidates who can show how domestic politics drive international relations and foreign policy decisions. The position is tenurable faculty at the Bukit Timah Campus, with a teaching load of typically three courses per academic year.

Required profile

• An accredited PhD in International Affairs.
• Strong promise for a scholarly career and growing international recognition.
• An established record of research excellence and a promising research trajectory.
• Evidence of external grant-raising ability.
• A track record of solid teaching, especially in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Global research profile, leadership and teaching experience in a policy school, and a record of winning competitive grants are greatly valued.

Candidates should apply by 1 December 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be notified. The expected start date is 2028.

What we offer

• Highly competitive research funding, salary, relocation and housing support, and other benefits.
• A teaching load of typically three courses per academic year, allowing time for research.

Applications include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement and contact details of three referees, submitted electronically in PDF.