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Associate Professor in Political Science and International Relations

Employer
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)
Location
Canberra, Australia
Salary
$162,024 - $172,101 plus 17 % superannuation
Closing date
3 Nov 2024

Classification: Academic Level D
Salary package: $162,024 - $172,101 plus 17 % superannuation
Terms: 2x Full time, continuing (commencing 2025)

  • Work in Australia's leading and QS Ranked #8 University for Politics and International Relations
  • Contribute to research on Global Challenges of 21st century politics
  • Cross-disciplinary team with expertise in Australian and Comparative politics; International Relations; Political Theory; and Public Policy and Administration
  • Opportunity to shape own teaching and research agenda

Position overview

The School of Politics and International Relations (SPIR) is hiring two Level D (Associate Professor) positions in Political Science and International Relations (Research and Teaching). The appointees will strengthen the school’s research, teaching and outreach activities, working on issues that pertain to Global Challenges of 21st century politics.

Appointees are expected to have an international reputation for research excellence, including a very strong record of publication in leading journals and presses. Experience with successful grant applications is a requirement for the positions. Appointees are expected to contribute to the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate teaching program and take on leadership roles in SPIR, the Research School of Social Sciences (RSSS) and/or the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS). We expect the appointees to be active in professional service within ANU and in the international scholarly community, as well as to undertake outreach to the broader community.

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of seven Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

Enquiries: Professor Nicholas Biddle T: +61466 841 595  E: nicholas.biddle@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

Application information

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

  • A statement addressing the selection criteria.
  • 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.
  • Other documents, if required.

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 at: Nov 3 2024 at 23:55 AEDT

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