Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor, Military Studies

Classification: Academic Level B, C or D
Salary package: $103,841 - $158,269 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Fixed term (up to 30 June 2025)
Position Description: SDSC_Lev B-D_military history_May2022.pdf

• Join a leading international research institution specialising in strategy and defence
• Be a part of Australia’s #1 university
• Enjoy generous benefits, including 17% superannuation

About Us

The Strategic and Defence Studies Centre (SDSC) is Australia’s largest body of scholars dedicated to research and education relating to the use of armed force in its political context. Within the broad field of Strategic Studies, SDSC’s activities are concentrated within three multi-disciplinary clusters: Australian defence and strategic policy; military studies; and Asia-Pacific security. SDSC conducts several major educational programs at undergraduate and graduate level, and includes a vibrant community of PhD scholars.

The Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs forms part of the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific and is dedicated to advancing analysis and understanding of the international, political, societal, and strategic affairs of Asia and the Pacific. The School is constituted by four departments: the Department of International Relations; the Department of Pacific Affairs; the Department of Political and Social Change; and the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre.

The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region.

Read more about Bell School and SDSC: http://bellschool.anu.edu.au/about-us/departments-projects-and-centres

The Opportunity

SDSC is seeking to appoint an academic at either Level B (Lecturer), Level C (Senior Lecturer) or Level D (Associate Professor).

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in Military History, or other cognate field with a track record of original, independent research in Military Studies. This record will be evidenced by internationally-competitive peer-reviewed research outputs and by other measures such as demonstrated impact, awards and participation in research projects.

A demonstrated ability to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels on contemporary military operations will be highly-regarded.

The Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor will report to the Head of SDSC. This position is located in Canberra with commencement from 1 July 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter.

To enquire about these opportunities, please contact Professor Stephan Fruehling – Acting Head, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, ANU. E: head.sdsc@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

1. A statement addressing the selection criteria (consult the attached Position Description - please ensure you address the selection criteria of the position you wish to apply for).
2. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
3. A sample of academic writing (no more than 9,000 words).

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. 

Closing Date: 1 July 2022