Lecturer - International Relations

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning
> Deliver high-quality teaching through lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions within the assigned discipline.
> Contribute to curriculum design, course material preparation, and assessment activities to ensure effective student learning.
> Develop engaging teaching materials and employ innovative teaching methodologies, including digital and technology-enhanced approaches.
> Provide academic guidance, mentoring, and consultation to students to support their learning progress and overall development.
> Participate in activities to enhance teaching quality and align with the University’s teaching and learning standards.

 
Research
> Engage actively in scholarly and research activities within the relevant field.
> Publish research work in reputable indexed journals (ISI / Scopus) and participate in academic or professional conferences.
> Contribute to collaborative research projects within the Department or across disciplines.
> Demonstrate potential and commitment to developing a sustainable research profile.
> Actively seek opportunities to participate in grant applications and research initiatives as part of a research team.

 
Administration and Other Activities
> Participate in departmental, school, and faculty meetings, committees, and working groups.
> Contribute to the coordination and administration of academic programmes and related activities.
> Engage in continuous professional development to enhance teaching, research, and service effectiveness.
> Support initiatives that foster partnerships with industry, professional bodies, or community organisations

REQUIREMENTS
> PhD in International Relations or other related fields from a recognised university.
> At least one (1) indexed journal publication (Scopus Q1 or Q2).
> Demonstrated interest and commitment to research, with potential for future scholarly contributions.
> Demonstrate strong expertise in core areas of International Relations, particularly security studies, foreign policy analysis, strategic studies and Indo-Pacific geopolitics, with a sound understanding of ASEAN's regional political and security landscape and evolving geopolitical dynamics.
> Possess an established research profile in International Relations, with research interests and publications focusing on ASEAN and Southeast Asian affairs, particularly regional security, foreign policy, strategic competition, regionalism and great-power relations.
> Demonstrate strong theoretical grounding and practical understanding of foreign policy formulation and implementation, supported by experience engaging with policymakers, think tanks and academic communities across different regions. The ability to bring comparative and applied perspectives into teaching, research and academic engagement is highly desirable.
> Evidence of effective teaching delivery and student engagement in higher education or related settings.
> Ability to contribute to curriculum development and adopt innovative teaching methods.
> Active participation in departmental and professional activities.
> Commitment to continuous professional development and contribution to the academic community.