Lecturer in Contemporary Strategy

The Department of War Studies seeks to appoint a Lecturer in War Studies with specialist expertise in Contemporary Security and Strategy to strengthen and expand its internationally recognised research and teaching in military strategy, warfare, and armed conflict. The successful candidate will contribute to the Department's intellectual leadership by advancing innovative research in contemporary security and strategy, securing external funding, supervising PhD students and delivering high-quality teaching across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We welcome applications from scholars whose work examines contemporary strategic challenges and who are able to explain the dynamics of a wide range of contemporary wars using strategic theory. We are particularly interested in candidates whose expertise complements existing departmental strengths and enhances our understanding of areas such as transnational conflicts and organised crime, multi-domain operations, grey-zone and hybrid warfare,, or other developing dimensions and domains of strategic competition and conflict. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant and collaborative academic community, engage with policymakers and practitioners, and help shape the future direction of research and education in one of the world's leading centres for the study of war, strategy, and security. This is a full-time post on an indefinite contract., At King's, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension. We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination. When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King's guidance. Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly, and we recognise its growing role in professional work. Applicants may use AI tools to support preparation of their application, for example to research the role or structure written responses. However, applications must reflect the applicant's own work and experience. AI tools should not be used during interviews or assessment activities unless this has been agreed in advance as a reasonable adjustment. We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change, all adverts will close at 23:59 to allow sufficient time for applications to be submitted on that day.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• PhD awarded (or close to completion and submitted by the date of appointment) in War Studies, Security Studies, International Relations, Strategic Studies, Political Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Evidence of an emerging programme of high-quality research in military strategy, contemporary warfare, armed conflict, or a related field, with a clear trajectory towards internationally recognised outputs.
• Demonstrable record of research publication and dissemination appropriate to career stage, together with a credible strategy for future research development and impact.
• Ability to design and deliver high-quality, research-led teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, including the capacity to connect strategic theory with contemporary empirical cases.
• Ability to work collaboratively and make a positive contribution to the intellectual life, administration and wider academic community of the Department, School and University.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to academic, student, policy and practitioner audiences.

Desirable criteria

• Expertise in transnational conflicts and organised crime, multi-domain operations, grey-zone and hybrid warfare,, or other developing dimensions and domains of strategic competition and conflict that strengthens existing departmental expertise.
• Experience of securing or contributing to externally funded research projects.
• Ability to assess student learning effectively, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes student success.
• Experience of supervising undergraduate or postgraduate research projects.
• Fellowship of Advance HE (or willingness to obtain it within an agreed timeframe).

King's College London is one of the world's leading universities, renowned for the excellence and impact of its research, its outstanding student experience, and its commitment to addressing the most pressing challenges facing society. As a member of the Russell Group and a global institution located in the heart of London, King's brings together a diverse community of scholars, students and partners from around the world.

This position is based in the Department of War Studies, part of the School of Security Studies within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. Founded in 1962, War Studies is widely recognised as one of the world's leading centres for the study of war, conflict, strategy, security and international affairs. The Department's interdisciplinary research and teaching span strategic studies, international relations, military history, defence studies, conflict and security, and emerging challenges in warfare and global politics. The Department is home to a vibrant and internationally diverse academic community with strong links to policymakers, armed forces, international organisations and civil society. We are committed to research excellence, intellectual innovation and delivering an outstanding educational experience to students from a wide range of backgrounds. We are seeking an ambitious and collaborative scholar who will contribute to the Department's international reputation for excellence in research and teaching, while helping to shape the future of strategic studies and the understanding of contemporary conflict.

Grade and Salary : £45,031 - £52,514 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Job ID : 157065