Stanford University Hiring for Faculty Appointment — International Security Policy at Stanford University Full Time

Work type: Policy Institute Fellows, University Tenure Line
Location: Stanford University
Categories: Dean of Research

Stanford University seeks candidates for two new faculty positions in International Security Studies. The successful candidates will be distinguished scientists, engineers, medical doctors, or lawyers with significant interest in international security policy.

1. Stanford seeks an expert in nuclear security, arms control, nuclear energy, nuclear proliferation, nuclear terrorism, national security law or international humanitarian law as related to nuclear issues, or specialists on related topics, who will be jointly appointed as a tenured faculty at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in a Stanford department or school and as a Senior Fellow on a continuing term with an endowed chair at the Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC), Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI). Faculty from engineering and the physical sciences are especially encouraged to apply in addition to the fields listed.
2. Stanford seeks an expert in the physical sciences, engineering, bioengineering, or medicine who will be appointed as a freestanding Senior Fellow in international or national security on a continuing term with an endowed chair at the Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC), Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI). A joint appointment as tenured faculty at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with another school is possible.

Senior Fellows at Stanford University are full members of the Academic Council, with a rank equivalent to tenured associate or full professor.

Applicants should possess an exceptional record of research and publication and be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and training pre- and post-doctoral fellows at CISAC to become the next generation of scholars on international security policy. Applicants should also have substantial interest or proven expertise in making, advising or implementing policy. The successful candidates will be expected to provide leadership for the study of international security policy at Stanford University.

Stanford University values faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates may optionally include as part of their research or teaching statement a brief discussion of how their work will further these ideals.

Applications may be submitted electronically. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. The first review of applications will begin on December 1, 2023. Applicants should include a cover letter that summarizes the candidate’s research interests, a current curriculum vitae with complete bibliography, and at least 3 samples of scholarly publication. Questions regarding this application may be directed to Patrick Laboon.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

The expected base pay range for this position is:

Associate Professor (tenured) and/or Senior Fellow: $155,000 – $303,000

Professor (tenured) and/or Senior Fellow: $185,000 – $372,000

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonable expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Advertised: 06 Sep 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
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