About King’s
King's College London provides a dynamic habitat for individuals looking to expand their career prospects.
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About King's
King’s College London offers an intellectually stimulating environment, where staff are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and learning in the service of society. We are a multi-faculty institution, providing high-quality research, education and innovation across the social sciences, humanities, medicine, law, dentistry, and sciences. As a member of the Russell Group, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards in research and education. King’s College London is amongst the top 35 universities in the world and top 10 in Europe (THE World University Rankings 2023) and is one of England’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Based in the heart of London, King’s has over 45,000 students (including more than 19,000 postgraduates) from some 150 countries, and over 10,000 employees. King’s vision is to make the world a better place through world-leading education, research and service to society. King’s provides world-class education which enables students to become rounded critical thinkers, set up for success and with the character and wisdom to strive for social change. Through enquiry-driven research, King's delivers transformative insights and solutions that have the power to advance and accelerate global progress. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 exercise, King’s maintained its 6th position for ‘research power’ in the UK, 6th by Quality Index, and was ranked 3rd amongst multi-Faculty universities for impact.
Appointment details
Reports to: Professor Matthew Moran
Salary
Competitive
Terms
This post will be offered on an indefinite contract This is a full-time post 100% full time equivalent
Vacancy ID
071965
The Department of War Studies is seeking to appoint a Professor of War Studies. The Department of War Studies has recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and is one of very few academic departments in the world focused on understanding the complex realm of war, conflict, security and international politics through inter-disciplinary teaching, research, and engagement. We sit within the School of Security Studies, alongside the Defence Studies Department and King’s Institute of Applied Security Studies (KIASS), together forming the largest community of scholars in the world dedicated to producing world-leading research on all aspects of security and international relations. Our research develops new empirical knowledge, employs innovative theory, and addresses vital policy issues. We are seeking to appoint a distinguished scholar who has an outstanding international profile in the field of War Studies with expertise in strategic studies, international security and contemporary war to join our vibrant research and scholarly community. The post holder will contribute to outstanding research-led teaching to the next generation of scholars in war, conflict, security and international studies and to generate interaction and knowledge exchange between the study and practice of war, conflict and security. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of high-quality research and will be able to contribute to the development and delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field and have a high-quality track record of publications and in securing research income.
King’s College London is committed to creating an inclusive environment that promotes equality of opportunity for everyone in its community. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitable qualified persons. However, given that female and Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) candidates are currently under-represented, we would welcome applications from BME and female applicants. Overall, King’s values the diversity of its staff and student body and recognises that this is both a strength and a defining feature of King’s as a London university in a global context. The Department of War Studies is committed to embedding good diversity and inclusion practice into all of its activities. It actively supports the creation and maintenance of a community that allows all of its members to develop their full potential.
Key responsibilities
• To contribute to the enhancement of the Department/School’s research profile and reputation. • To contribute to the academic leadership of the Department/School as requested by the Head of School. • To lead and sustain top-quality research activity through a portfolio of individual and/or joint research projects and to secure the funding required for this research as required. • To supervise, guide and support postgraduate research students and/or research staff. • To attend and play a leading role at meetings and internationally recognized conferences to present research findings and thereby enhance the national and international standing of the Department/School. • To take responsibility for the development, planning, organisation and delivery of both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities within the School. • To develop and use a variety of methods to assess student learning and provide feedback that is timely, relevant, and appropriate. • To undertake any other reasonable duties that may be required by the Head of Department, Head of School, or the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy within which the School sits. The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
Insights from our community: The London Defence Conference
The Defence Conference hosted by King’s considers how global geopolitics and the nature of conflict are changing.
War Studies at 60
We celebrated our past, present and future, reflecting on our unique origins and legacy.
Skills, knowledge, and experience
Essential criteria
1. Significant evidence of world-class standing in War Studies and an exceptional track-record of publications. 2. Significant evidence of expertise in strategic studies, international security and contemporary war. 3. Significant experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 4. Significant experience of programme leadership and innovation in teaching and curriculum design. 5. Significant experience of carrying out academic administration. 6. Significant evidence of participation in, and leadership of external networks. 7. The ability to attract PhD students and be an effective PhD supervisor. 8. Demonstrable evidence of developing and leading research projects and of grant capture. 9. Demonstrable evidence of generating research impact. 10. Willingness to collaborate with colleagues in the Department, School, Faculty and College, and to mentor junior colleagues. 11. Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
War Studies Podcast
Are you interested in learning more about the landscape of global security from world-renowned experts?
The Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy
We live in a period of global, social, technological and economic transformations. In the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy (SSPP) we seek to understand these changes and to shape transformations through our research and education. We make our distinctive contributions through our connected and engaged research, backed by clear strategies to have impacts in the world and giving our staff and students the skills, judgement and confidence to embrace and shape change. SSPP is home to one of the largest, most diverse and international communities for social research and education in Europe. We have world-leading expertise across social science disciplines, with recognised strengths in health and care, security studies, political economy, global health, social risk and resilience, and education and social justice. Our global perspective draws on specialist expertise about important and dynamic regions of the world, including the European Union, China, India, Brazil, Russia and the Middle East. We believe our education and research can influence change by focusing on real-world problems, by combining perspectives, insights and methods from different bodies of knowledge, and by working with our partners in society. We have deep relationships with government, business, civil society and international organisations, using our position in central London to convene and influence understanding, innovation and practice in the UK and internationally. We share a commitment to engaged curiosity and action in an open, collaborative and inclusive culture. Our Faculty is organised as follows: • School of Education, Communication & Society • School of Global Affairs • The International School for Government • The Policy Institute • School of Politics & Economics • School of Security Studies o Department of War Studies o Defence Studies Department o King’s Institute for Applied Security Studies
About War Studies
The Department of War Studies is one of the only academic departments in the world focused on understanding the complex realm of conflict, security, and international politics through inter-disciplinary teaching, research and engagement. We provide outstanding research-led teaching to the next generation of scholars in conflict, policy, and international relations from BA through to PhD. Our teachers are world-leading experts and pioneers in their fields, whose research and influence takes them to the forefront of global events as they happen. For further information on our education provision please see https://www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/study-with-us We sit in the School of Security Studies alongside the Defence Studies Department, forming the largest community of scholars in the world dedicated to producing world-leading research on all aspects of security and international relations. Our research develops new empirical knowledge, employs innovative theory, and addresses vital policy issues.
An international community
We are an international community of scholars with staff and students coming from all over the world. We're also globally connected via partnerships with universities and organisations all around the world, mutually benefitting students and researchers alike.
Our impact and engagement
We generate interaction and knowledge exchange between the study and practice of security and foreign policy. Our extensive range of events hosting world leading speakers and our location in central London 10 minutes from government in Whitehall, helps stimulate engagement with the public and policymakers alike.
School of Security Studies
We are one of the largest communities of scholars engaged in the teaching and research of all aspects of conflict, war, security...
Department of War Studies
We are one of the only academic departments in the world focused on understanding the complex realm of conflict, security, and...
Application has passed - page retained for reference only
Please quote the vacancy id: 071965 in all correspondence.
Closing date for applications: 23 October 2023 23:59
Interview date: 08 December 2023
Second interview date: 17 January 2024
Application process
To apply for this post you will need to register on the King’s College London job opportunities page and submit the application form, along with the following: • a concise statement setting out your reasons for applying for the post and highlighting the particular skills and experience which you feel you would bring to the role (two pages maximum) • a curriculum vitae Please ensure you quote reference number: 071965
Appointment details
Reports to: Head of Department of War Studies
Selection process
Applications will be shortlisted by a selection committee drawn from across the Department, School & Faculty. The final interview panel will be chaired by the Executive Dean of Social Science & Public Policy, and will include the Head of Department and representatives from across the Faculty and external input. Interview date: 08 December 2023
Contact the team
For an informal discussion or to find out more about the role please contact the King’s Search Team.
The Department of War Studies is seeking to appoint a Professor of War Studies. The Department of War Studies has recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and is one of very few academic departments in the world focused on understanding the complex realm of war, conflict, security and international politics through inter-disciplinary teaching, research, and engagement. We sit within the School of Security Studies, alongside the Defence Studies Department and King’s Institute of Applied Security Studies (KIASS), together forming the largest community of scholars in the world dedicated to producing world-leading research on all aspects of security and international relations. Our research develops new empirical knowledge, employs innovative theory, and addresses vital policy issues. We are seeking to appoint a distinguished scholar who has an outstanding international profile in the field of War Studies with expertise in strategic studies, international security and contemporary war to join our vibrant research and scholarly community. The post holder will contribute to outstanding research-led teaching to the next generation of scholars in war, conflict, security and international studies and to generate interaction and knowledge exchange between the study and practice of war, conflict and security. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of high-quality research and will be able to contribute to the development and delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field and have a high-quality track record of publications and in securing research income.
King’s College London is committed to creating an inclusive environment that promotes equality of opportunity for everyone in its community. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitable qualified persons. However, given that female and Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) candidates are currently under-represented, we would welcome applications from BME and female applicants. Overall, King’s values the diversity of its staff and student body and recognises that this is both a strength and a defining feature of King’s as a London university in a global context. The Department of War Studies is committed to embedding good diversity and inclusion practice into all of its activities. It actively supports the creation and maintenance of a community that allows all of its members to develop their full potential.
Key responsibilities
• To contribute to the enhancement of the Department/School’s research profile and reputation. • To contribute to the academic leadership of the Department/School as requested by the Head of School. • To lead and sustain top-quality research activity through a portfolio of individual and/or joint research projects and to secure the funding required for this research as required. • To supervise, guide and support postgraduate research students and/or research staff. • To attend and play a leading role at meetings and internationally recognized conferences to present research findings and thereby enhance the national and international standing of the Department/School. • To take responsibility for the development, planning, organisation and delivery of both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities within the School. • To develop and use a variety of methods to assess student learning and provide feedback that is timely, relevant, and appropriate. • To undertake any other reasonable duties that may be required by the Head of Department, Head of School, or the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy within which the School sits. The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
About King’s
King's College London provides a dynamic habitat for individuals looking to expand their career prospects.
Insights from our community: The London Defence Conference
The Defence Conference hosted by King’s considers how global geopolitics and the nature of conflict are changing.
War Studies at 60
We celebrated our past, present and future, reflecting on our unique origins and legacy.
Skills, knowledge, and experience
Essential criteria
1. Significant evidence of world-class standing in War Studies and an exceptional track-record of publications. 2. Significant evidence of expertise in strategic studies, international security and contemporary war. 3. Significant experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 4. Significant experience of programme leadership and innovation in teaching and curriculum design. 5. Significant experience of carrying out academic administration. 6. Significant evidence of participation in, and leadership of external networks. 7. The ability to attract PhD students and be an effective PhD supervisor. 8. Demonstrable evidence of developing and leading research projects and of grant capture. 9. Demonstrable evidence of generating research impact. 10. Willingness to collaborate with colleagues in the Department, School, Faculty and College, and to mentor junior colleagues. 11. Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
War Studies Podcast
Are you interested in learning more about the landscape of global security from world-renowned experts?
The Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy
We live in a period of global, social, technological and economic transformations. In the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy (SSPP) we seek to understand these changes and to shape transformations through our research and education. We make our distinctive contributions through our connected and engaged research, backed by clear strategies to have impacts in the world and giving our staff and students the skills, judgement and confidence to embrace and shape change. SSPP is home to one of the largest, most diverse and international communities for social research and education in Europe. We have world-leading expertise across social science disciplines, with recognised strengths in health and care, security studies, political economy, global health, social risk and resilience, and education and social justice. Our global perspective draws on specialist expertise about important and dynamic regions of the world, including the European Union, China, India, Brazil, Russia and the Middle East. We believe our education and research can influence change by focusing on real-world problems, by combining perspectives, insights and methods from different bodies of knowledge, and by working with our partners in society. We have deep relationships with government, business, civil society and international organisations, using our position in central London to convene and influence understanding, innovation and practice in the UK and internationally. We share a commitment to engaged curiosity and action in an open, collaborative and inclusive culture. Our Faculty is organised as follows: • School of Education, Communication & Society • School of Global Affairs • The International School for Government • The Policy Institute • School of Politics & Economics • School of Security Studies o Department of War Studies o Defence Studies Department o King’s Institute for Applied Security Studies
About War Studies
The Department of War Studies is one of the only academic departments in the world focused on understanding the complex realm of conflict, security, and international politics through inter-disciplinary teaching, research and engagement. We provide outstanding research-led teaching to the next generation of scholars in conflict, policy, and international relations from BA through to PhD. Our teachers are world-leading experts and pioneers in their fields, whose research and influence takes them to the forefront of global events as they happen. For further information on our education provision please see https://www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/study-with-us We sit in the School of Security Studies alongside the Defence Studies Department, forming the largest community of scholars in the world dedicated to producing world-leading research on all aspects of security and international relations. Our research develops new empirical knowledge, employs innovative theory, and addresses vital policy issues.
An international community
We are an international community of scholars with staff and students coming from all over the world. We're also globally connected via partnerships with universities and organisations all around the world, mutually benefitting students and researchers alike.
Our impact and engagement
We generate interaction and knowledge exchange between the study and practice of security and foreign policy. Our extensive range of events hosting world leading speakers and our location in central London 10 minutes from government in Whitehall, helps stimulate engagement with the public and policymakers alike.
School of Security Studies
We are one of the largest communities of scholars engaged in the teaching and research of all aspects of conflict, war, security...
Department of War Studies
We are one of the only academic departments in the world focused on understanding the complex realm of conflict, security, and...
Application has passed - page retained for reference only
Please quote the vacancy id: 071965 in all correspondence.
Closing date for applications: 23 October 2023 23:59
Interview date: 08 December 2023
Second interview date: 17 January 2024
Application process
To apply for this post you will need to register on the King’s College London job opportunities page and submit the application form, along with the following: • a concise statement setting out your reasons for applying for the post and highlighting the particular skills and experience which you feel you would bring to the role (two pages maximum) • a curriculum vitae Please ensure you quote reference number: 071965
Appointment details
Reports to: Head of Department of War Studies
Selection process
Applications will be shortlisted by a selection committee drawn from across the Department, School & Faculty. The final interview panel will be chaired by the Executive Dean of Social Science & Public Policy, and will include the Head of Department and representatives from across the Faculty and external input. Interview date: 08 December 2023
Contact the team
For an informal discussion or to find out more about the role please contact the King’s Search Team.