The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for an Associate Professor position in International Affairs, specializing in Northeast Asian international security, including nuclear politics. The school seeks scholars with expertise in the relationship between domestic politics, international relations, and foreign policy decision-making. Candidates should demonstrate research excellence, growing international recognition, teaching experience, and the ability to secure competitive research grants.
Important Dates / Deadline
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2026
- Expected Employment Start: By 2028
- Job Posting Date: October 22, 2026
Organization
- University: National University of Singapore (NUS)
- School: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP)
- Department: Academic Affairs
- Position: Associate Professor, International Affairs
- Employee Category: Tenurable Faculty
- Job Requisition ID: 34742
Location / Study Destination
Singapore, Bukit Timah Campus, National University of Singapore.
Who Can Apply
Applications are open to qualified academics who meet the following criteria:
- Hold an accredited PhD in International Affairs.
- Demonstrate an established record of research excellence.
- Show evidence of growing international scholarly recognition.
- Have a promising research trajectory in international affairs or international security.
- Demonstrate the ability to secure external research funding.
- Possess a strong teaching record, particularly in interdisciplinary academic environments.
- Have relevant expertise in Northeast Asian international security and nuclear politics.
Candidates with an established global research profile, academic leadership experience, and teaching experience in a policy school are particularly valued.
Key Benefits / Salary / Funding
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy offers a competitive academic employment package, including:
- Competitive faculty salary.
- Research funding support.
- Relocation assistance.
- Housing support.
- Additional employment benefits.
- A teaching load typically consisting of three courses per academic year.
- Opportunities to conduct research and contribute to international policy and governance discussions.
Main Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate strong academic qualifications, research achievements, and teaching experience relevant to international affairs.
1. Academic Qualifications
- An accredited PhD in International Affairs.
- Evidence of scholarly excellence and growing international recognition.
- A strong research trajectory with potential for continued academic contributions.
2. Research Expertise
The school particularly seeks candidates with expertise in:
- International security in Northeast Asia.
- Nuclear politics and related security challenges.
- The influence of domestic politics on international relations.
- Domestic political drivers of foreign policy decisions.
- International affairs and security policy research.
3. Research Funding and Academic Leadership
- Demonstrated ability to attract external research grants.
- Experience securing competitive research funding.
- An established or developing global research profile.
- Academic leadership experience is highly valued.
4. Teaching Experience
- A solid record of university-level teaching.
- Experience teaching in interdisciplinary academic environments.
- Teaching experience in a public policy school is particularly valued.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications electronically through the National University of Singapore recruitment portal.
- Prepare the required application documents in PDF format.
- Complete the online application through the official NUS recruitment system.
- Provide the contact details of three referees.
- Submit the complete application package by December 1, 2026.
Official Application Portal: Apply Now: NUS Associate Professor, International Affairs
Documents Needed
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Cover Letter: Describe academic background, teaching interests, and potential contributions to the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
- Curriculum Vitae: Provide a comprehensive record of academic qualifications, research achievements, teaching experience, and professional contributions.
- Research Statement: Outline past research accomplishments, current research activities, and future research agenda.
- Teaching Statement: Describe pedagogical philosophy, teaching practices, courses taught, and evidence of teaching effectiveness where available.
- Referee Information: Provide contact details for three referees.
Important Notes
- The appointment is at the Associate Professor level within the tenurable faculty category.
- The position focuses on Northeast Asian international security, including nuclear politics.
- Research examining how domestic politics influence international relations and foreign policy decisions is particularly relevant.
- Candidates with international research recognition, academic leadership experience, and a record of winning competitive grants are highly valued.
- The successful candidate is expected to begin employment by 2028.
- The teaching load is typically three courses per academic year.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
- Employee referral eligibility does not apply to this position.
