Nanjing University 2026 Global Faculty Recruitment – National Security Studies (Interdisciplinary)

Nanjing University

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Hosted by: School of Government, Institute of National Security and Development

About the Discipline

National Security Studies is a national strategic emerging interdisciplinary first-level discipline, and Nanjing University boasts one of China’s first doctoral programs and postdoctoral research stations in this field, with cross-disciplinary integration of liberal arts, science and engineering.

Open Positions (15 Total)

  • Teaching & Research Faculty: Zhicheng Distinguished Professor, Zhicheng Scholar;
  • Tenure-Track Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (applications welcome) Priority

Research Areas

  • 1.Disruptive tech & national security (strategy/policy/governance)
  • 2.AI & national security (strategy/policy/governance) 3、Climate security (strategy/policy/governance)
  • 4.Data security (strategy/policy/governance)
  • 5.Overseas interests security (strategy/policy/governance)
  • 6.Public security & emergency management in the new security architecture
  • 7.Other Key Areas under the Concept of Holistic Security

Position Requirements

1. Zhicheng Distinguished Professor

  • International academic frontier talent with collaborative research leadership; extensive peer influence; Professor/equivalent in top universities/research institutions, or senior position in renowned international enterprises/think tanks.

2. Zhicheng Scholar

  • PhD holder; formal teaching/research position in high-level universities or equivalent academic competence; peer-recognized achievements; potential for academic leadership; age ≤45 (in principle).

Remuneration & Benefits

  • 1.Internationally competitive salary
  • 2.Generous housing, sufficient research start-up funding & dedicated office space
  • 3 .VIP medical services; assistance with children’s education, spouse’s employment, foreign permanent residence application
  • 4.Additional support from provincial/municipal talent programs (for eligible candidates)

Application Materials

  • Personal resume | Academic self-evaluation | 5-10 representative research outputs (full text) | Recommendation letters (if applicable)

Recruitment Timeline

  • 1st Round Deadline: April 15, 2026
  • Subsequent rounds: TBA
  • Contact Person: Sun Huimin (Human Resources Secretary) Email: hmsun@nju.edu.cn
  • Tel: +86-25-89680757

Institution

  • School of Government & Institute of National Security and Development, Nanjing University
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