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

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

Disruptive tech & national security (strategy/policy/governance)
AI & national security (strategy/policy/governance)
Climate security (strategy/policy/governance)
Data security (strategy/policy/governance)
Overseas interests security (strategy/policy/governance)
Public security & emergency management in the new security architecture
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) hmsun@nju.edu.cn
Tel: +86-25-89680757

Institution

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

Address: Nanjing, China
Qualification: PhD
Discipline: Finance, Management, Economics and Business
Department/School Website: https://public.nju.edu.cn

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