Skills, knowledge, and experience

Essential criteria Evidence of world-class standing and expertise in Defence Studies, or a closely related discipline such as strategic studies, international security via either a research or education pathway; Experience of carrying out academic administration, demonstrating the capacity for senior leadership, including mentorship of colleagues; Experience relevant to contract management and oversight, as well as non-pay budget management, and department level I&E and other performance indicators; Evidence of participation in, and leadership of external networks; Demonstrable evidence of the ability to collaborate and build relationships with the military, civil service and other partners; Experience of programme leadership and innovation in teaching and curriculum design; Significant experience of relevant teaching at postgraduate levels; Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Desirable Criteria Demonstrable evidence of developing and leading research projects and of grant capture;

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 with 1100 staff and 8000 students. 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 governments, education institutions and organisations, using our position in central London to convene and influence understanding, innovation and practice in the UK and internationally, as well as connecting and working closely with Defence Studies colleagues at our Shrivenham campus . 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 o International Development o Geography o Global Health and Social Medicine • The Policy Institute o Global Institute for Women’s Leadership o Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit o The International School for Government o The Strand Group • School of Politics & Economics o European & International Studies o Political Economy • School of Security Studies o Department of War Studies o Defence Studies Department o King’s Institute for Applied Security Studies

The School of Security Studies

The School of Security Studies is dedicated to the understanding of security issues, broadly defined, in an increasingly complex and uncertain world. Harnessing the depth and breadth of expertise across its three units: the War Studies Department, the Defence Studies Department, and the King’s Institute for Applied Security Studies, the School is one of the largest multi-disciplinary communities of scholars in the world engaged in the teaching and research of all aspects of conflict, war, security, international relations, strategic studies and defence. The School’s distinctiveness derives from the long history of King’s as a university dedicated to generating new knowledge and understanding of issues related to war and conflict in the service of society. It also comes from a multi-disciplinary approach in promoting the study of security and defence from different perspectives and methodologies. The School aims to deliver a world leading learning experience for all of our students. Our broad teaching portfolio encompasses undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes, postgraduate research degrees and continuing professional development (CPD) courses for security professionals across the School, as well as a range of professional military education programmes at the UK Defence Academy and elsewhere. The education portfolio encompasses residential, distance, fully online and blended programmes. The emphasis we place on research-lead teaching means our students directly benefit from their interaction with scholars who are deep specialists in their fields. Scholars in the School produce world-leading research that creates new empirical knowledge and understanding, develops and employs innovative theory, and has direct and sustained impact on international security debates, policy and practice. The School is home to multiple research centres and groups which are organised under a range of research themes. With our unparalleled research power, including some 300 research students, we are a global hub for subject innovation, partnering and inter-disciplinarity in the field and beyond.

Defence Studies Department

The Defence Studies Department is at the heart of security and defence education in the United Kingdom. Outstanding teaching Our unique academic-military partnership with the UK Defence Academy places us in the forefront of professional military education internationally. Our academic staff are world-leading experts and pioneers in their fields, responding to the evolving needs of military education in an everchanging environment. We aim to equip students with the knowledge, creativity, and intellectual skills necessary to succeed in a complex and demanding operating environment. World-leading research The Department sits within the School of Security Studies, forming the largest community of scholars in the world dedicated to producing world-leading research on security and defence. Our research develops new empirical knowledge, employs innovative theory, and addresses vital policy issues across the disciplines of defence, security, strategic studies and the history of conflict. More about our research groups can be found in Research Centres & Groups link. An international community We are an international community of scholars aiming to develop the intellectual edge of defence and security practitioners from the UK and all over the world. With staff and students coming from over 50 countries, 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 provide evidence-based advice to the UK government and internationally on all areas related to defence, security, and strategy. We inform, engage, and lead in discussion and debates across the defence and security policy sector nationally and internationally.

Professional Military Education

Our academic staff are at the forefront of innovative professional military education, combining their world-leading research with pioneering techniques that respond to the ever-evolving needs of military education. The courses in the Defence Studies Department equip our students with the knowledge, intellectual skills, and creativity needed to succeed in a complex and demanding operating environment. King’s College London’s support to the UK Defence Academy (which began in 1997) is currently delivered under the Command and Staff Academic Provision (CSAP) contract with the Ministry of Defence, which runs until 2027, with the possibility of two 1-year extensions. Further information about our professional military education courses can be found in the Professional Military Education link.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The Defence Studies Department (DSD) is committed to ensuring the very best student and staff experience where everyone can flourish in a culture of respect and support. The Department seeks to foster a culture which recognises, respects and values differences and promotes an inclusive culture for all staff and students. DSD is committed to actively embedding equality, diversity and inclusion into its policies, practices and processes. We work closely with civilian and military colleagues at the Defence Academy, as well as with colleagues at King’s, to create an inclusive working and learning environment. Our EDI Committee is made up of academic and professional services staff and military colleagues who meet once a term. Some key initiatives and projects over the last two years include: • In collaboration with military partners, instituting a Defence Academy Active Bystander Programme for staff and students • Prompting the inclusion of more diverse and inclusive images in the Defence Academy • Working with the Defence Academy Inclusivity Network to organise EDI related events through the year • Ongoing work on diversifying the curriculum • Mental well-being survey and action plan for DSD staff

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: 085687

Applications will be shortlisted by a selection committee drawn from across the Department, School & Faculty. We will hold a two-stage interview process. The final panel will be chaired by the Executive Dean of Social Science & Public Policy, and will include the Head of School of Security Studies and representatives from across the Faculty and external input.