Asia’s leading professional graduate school of international affairs, the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, wishes to appoint
Associate Professors/Assistant Professors/Research Fellows
in the following specialization to join its first class faculty:
Contemporary Islam
Applicants are expected to have a good understanding of Islamic history; Islamic law, jurisprudence and theological issues; Islamic history, culture and practice in the Middle East and/or Southeast Asia. A knowledge of Arabic and/or Malay/Bahasa Indonesia would be an advantage.
Military Affairs
A good understanding of the nature of warfare in the past, present and future, and military related matters such as net assessments, strategic surprise and civil-military relations is essential. A knowledge of military doctrine and operations, and the technologies driving the transformation of warfare would be major pluses.
Northeast Asian Security/Japan
Applicants are expected to be scholars in the international politics and security of Northeast Asia and to have a good grasp of the foreign and defence policies of Japan. The ability to teach Japanese domestic politics or political economy is essential.
Terrorism Studies
Applicants are expected be scholars whose research focuses on the analysis of political violence and terrorism. They are also expected to be able to manage a team of Research Analysts, to give research direction, conduct threat analysis, as well as write and vet papers on political violence and terrorism.
Multilateralism
A good grasp of the international relations of East and Southeast Asia with a focus on multilateral processes within those regions is necessary. Extensive fieldwork experience and networking in the ASEAN nations would be highly desirable.
Science, Technology and Security
A good grasp of the international relations of East and Southeast Asia with a focus on multilateral processes within those regions is necessary. Extensive fieldwork experience and networking in the ASEAN nations would be highly desirable.
All successful candidates will be attached to the research centres of the school and will be expected to contribute to the centre’s programmes and activities. Further information on these centres is available at www.rsis.edu.sg.
Besides the ability to perform extended research with minimal supervision, successful applicants would be required to teach up to two courses in the School’s Master of Science Programmes. A relevant PhD and a good publication record are therefore essential requirements. Applicants are also expected to contribute to the School’s research agenda, contribute to team research projects, teach in short executive programmes, and to organise conferences and seminars. Experience in policy-relevant research and publication would be useful. Those with the appropriate qualifications and experience may be appointed at the Associate Professor level. Initial appointments are for three years, which is renewable, subject to mutual agreement.
All applicants should submit a full CV, two published articles or writing samples, a cover letter specifying how their qualifications match the job description, and the names and addresses of at least 3 but not more than 5 referees. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
If you are interested, please write in (or email) to:
Head of Administration
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Nanyang Technological University
Block S4, Level B4, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798
Fax: (65) 6794-0617
Email: rsisrecruitment@ntu.edu.sg
For further information about RSIS, visit our website at www.rsis.edu.sg
Corporate Communications Officer
You will be responsible for managing RSIS’s relationships with the media, the public and other external organisations with the aim of building a good brand name for the School and its component entities. To do this successfully would entail the need to establish and to maintain good relationships with them as well as internally. You will also need to develop a plan as well as strategies to achieve the objectives, including pitching stories to the media, advertising, promotions, special events and collateral materials such as brochures, flyers and giveaways. As Corporate Communications Officer, you would also be required to edit a quarterly newsletter and to update the School’s web contents periodically. Other duties include taking notes at meetings and keeping track of School and staff publications.
You should have 5 years of working experience and a good honours degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or in Arts and Social Sciences. A good command of English with strong writing skills and the ability to work with others are essential requirements. You should also be resourceful, creative and imaginative. An interest in international relations or security would be helpful.
Research Assistants
You will assist senior management staff in their research projects, including sourcing for data and references. Besides this main duty, you will also be required to assist in writing reports and speeches, in coordinating conferences, talks and seminars, and in taking notes at meetings. Besides the ability to think and to analyse in depth, you must be able to multi-task, to communicate clearly (both written and verbal) and to have good interpersonal skills. You should have a good honours degree in Political Science, International Relations, International Political Economy or a relevant discipline.
Corporate Support Officer
You will work in the RSIS’s Graduate Programmes Office to coordinate student admissions and graduations, to maintain student records, to schedule graduate courses, to coordinate curriculum changes, and to provide general administrative support to faculty and students. In addition, you will need to coordinate lectures and seminars for RSIS from time to time. You must be meticulous in your work, with an eye for details. You should be able to work with minimal supervision. You should have a GCE ‘A’ level certificate or a polytechnic diploma, and be good in IT applications such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.
To apply, please email with a detailed resume to : rsisrecruitment@ntu.edu.sg
An Electronic submission of application is encouraged
The closing date for applications is 17 July 2008
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
We are interested in filling the following positions at the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR) :
Language Officer
You will work in RSIS’s International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research to do translation work. You should have an attitude for and an interest in translating information on political violence and terrorism from Bahasa Indonesia to English. A good GCE ‘A’ level certificate or a polytechnic diploma, with proven proficiency in the English language, would be needed for this position.
Copy Editor
You will be responsible for the editing of reports and profiles on terrorism, extremism and political violence which include lengthy text written by non-native English writers. To do this job, you will need to have a degree and relevant working experience. An excellent command of English with strong writing skills is a must. You will also need to be resourceful and meticulous and able to work with others in a fast paced environment.
IT Executive Officer
You will be required to assist in the development and maintenance of a new database system, web development and administration, as well as provide user support such as in trouble-shooting PCs, setting up audio-visual equipment for presentations, etc. Although you will primarily be with the ICPVTR, you would be required to provide user support to RSIS from time to time. Besides these main duties, you will also be needed to take photographs or to record videos at ICPVTR/RSIS events from time to time. You must have a diploma or a bachelor degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, and be familiar with HTML, PHP, JavaScript, LAMP, etc.
To apply, please email to: isbxong@ntu.edu.sg
The closing date for application is 28 July 2008.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
