Lecturer/Research Fellow in Peace and Conflict Studies at The Australian National University
Job Description
Classification: Level B Lecturer/Research Fellow
Term: Full time 35 hours per week, Fixed Term: two years, with the possibility of renewal for a further two further years.
- A fantastic opportunity to work in Australia’s leading Department of International Relations.
- A chance to play an active role in Australia’s national university.
- Work in a beautiful campus in Australia’s fastest growing, and most liveable, capital city.
About Us
This Lecturer/Research Fellow position is based in the Department of International Relations (IR) at the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs. The IR Department is the oldest of its kind in Australia and will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2024. The Department currently has 20 permanent Faculty, over 30 PhD students and around 100 MA students, and is responsible for post-graduate degrees in International Relations, Diplomacy, and, from January 2024, Peace and Conflict Studies. Scholars in the department work on a wide range of themes, including peace and conflict studies, the women, peace and security agenda, war and revolution, and changing patterns of world order, both historical and contemporary.
The Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Research Fellow, initially for two years with the possibility of renewal for a further two years.
As a full-time member of the IR Department, the Lecturer/Research Fellow will have significant opportunities to develop their scholarly profile and professional experience in what is a highly collegial, supportive, stimulating environment. The Lecturer/Research Fellow will have responsibility for two courses per year in Peace and Conflict studies, as well as supervision at the honours and postgraduate levels. The successful candidate will also contribute to the intellectual and professional environment of the Department, for example by presenting papers at seminars and participating in departmental events.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will hold a PhD in International Relations and/or Peace and Conflict Studies. They will have a developing record of outstanding scholarly publications in the fields of International Relations and/or Peace and Conflict Studies, alongside a proven track-record of teaching in these subjects. We are particularly interested in someone with a specialism in humanitarian protection and displacement, especially violence against children and young people, and who has a familiarity with global humanitarian aid programmes. We are looking for someone with the capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues and students, and who possesses a demonstrated commitment to equal opportunity principles and policies.
Enquiries
To enquire about this opportunity, please contact the Head of the International Relations Department, George Lawson: george.lawson@anu.edu.au
How to Apply
When applying for this role, please upload the following documents:
- A covering letter that outlines your suitability for the position. Please ensure that the letter directly address the selection criteria.
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV), including the names and contact details of three referees. If your CV does not include referees, you can provide this information online when prompted in the application form.
- Two writing samples, such as articles, selections from longer book and PhD projects, and book chapters. These samples may be already published or in draft. Taken together, the two samples should not exceed 25,000 words.