Job Description
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), National University of Singapore, is searching for an Associate Professor in International Affairs, with a specialization in the international security of Northeast Asia including nuclear politics. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in how domestic politics are driving international relations and foreign policy decisions. Global research profile, leadership and teaching experience in a policy school, and a record of winning competitive grants are also greatly valued.
Job Qualifications
Candidates must possess an accredited PhD in International Affairs and demonstrate strong promise for a scholarly career and evidence of growing international recognition. Candidates should have an established record of research excellence, evidence of external grant raising ability, a promising research trajectory as well as a track record of solid teaching especially in an interdisciplinary environment. We expect the successful candidate to start employment by 2028.
Application
Please submit a professional resume and a cover letter describing your background, teaching interests and potential contributions to the school in electronic form (PDF) by clicking on "Apply now" or CHRS.
The package should include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- A research statement that outlines your past, current, and future research agenda
- A teaching statement outlining your pedagogical philosophy and practices, courses taught, and, where available, evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Contact details of three referees
Application closes on 1 December 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Additional Information
About Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
LKYSPP is a leading public policy school in Asia, attracting an internationally diverse, world-class faculty and student body to engage and address the world's most pressing challenges. Its mission is to inspire, improve lives, and take central positions in the policy and governance conversations within Asia and beyond. We do this by working hard on two planks: pursuing academic and intellectual excellence, and crafting lessons for meaningful public policymaking. The school is housed within the National University of Singapore, the highest ranked university in Asia and 10th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2027).
LKYSPP offers highly competitive research funding, salary, relocation and housing support, and other benefits. The teaching load (typically three per academic year) allows faculty to focus on providing quality instruction while maintaining their research excellence. For more information about LKYSPP, please visit https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/.
Other Information
Location: Bukit Timah Campus
Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Department : Academic Affairs
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 34742
