Sheffield Hallam U: Spanish & International Business (UK)

“JobLecturer in Spanish and International Business, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, England, UK. Deadline: 13 September 2026.

The College of Business, Technology, and Engineering is seeking a Spanish lecturer with a background in higher education to teach in both Spanish and English, helping students develop the language skills, business knowledge and international outlook to succeed in their studies and future careers.

You will play a central role in the International Business with Spanish course as well as teaching Spanish electives across the School. Through inclusive and engaging teaching, you will help students develop their language proficiency, cultural awareness and ability to use Spanish confidently within professional and international business contexts.

You will also draw on your experience of business education to contribute in English across the undergraduate curriculum. This will include supporting teaching and learning on introductory modules covering academic and professional development, international business, and people and organisational culture.

Informed by current scholarship and practice, you will use a range of teaching approaches and digital tools to create effective learning activities and resources. As a module leader, you will oversee teaching, assessment and feedback, maintain academic standards and contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

UTS: Assistant/Associate Professor World Religions and Intercultural Studies (USA)

“JobAssistant / Associate Professor of World Religions and Intercultural Studies, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, MN, USA. Posted: 11 August 2026.

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities invites applications for an endowed tenure-track position: Assistant/Associate Professor of World Religions and Intercultural Studies. Responsibilities include: teaching six courses per academic year at the graduate (seminary) level. Regular faculty expectations include engaging in scholarly activity (research, conferences, publications), advising students, and serving on seminary committees. Faculty are also expected to teach up to five special studies (individualized directed studies) per year.

WZB Berlin Social Science Center: Director for the Study of International Relations (Germany)

“JobDirector for the Study of International Relations, Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin [WZB Berlin Social Science Center], Germany. Deadline: 20 September 2026.

The Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung (WZB Berlin Social Science Center) is one of the leading global research institutions in the field of social sciences. It unites the social sciences to address society’s biggest challenges. The WZB conducts world-class problem-oriented basic research in the social sciences and connects research and society by engaging with decision-makers in the public and private sectors, civil society and the general public. By bringing together scholars from all over the world with their various methodological and disciplinary backgrounds – including sociology, political science, economics, and law -, the WZB fosters a vibrant and stimulating research environment that promotes interdisciplinary collaboration. Research at the WZB is characterized by long-term projects based on multidisciplinary cooperation and transnational perspectives. The current cross-cutting research topics at the WZB are: Climate, Democracy, Digitalization, Education, Gender, Health, International Orders, Migration, and Work. The WZB is a publicly funded non-university research institute and a member of the Leibniz Association.

The WZB seeks to establish a new research department and to fill a permanent full-time position of Director (f/m/x) for the study of international relations, broadly understood. They aim to appoint a world-class scholar in political science, sociology, or economics who will establish and lead a team to implement an ambitious research agenda focused on theory-driven empirical research on transformations of the international order and shifting power relations. Specializations might include conflict and war, international security, contestation and legitimacy of international institutions and norms, transnational politics, international political economy, and global governance challenges, such as climate change, migration, trade, or development.

Seeking Participants for a Study: Chinese Americans Raised in Immigrant Families

“Collaborative

Call for participants: Chinese Americans raised in immigrant families. Deadline: 18 December 2026.

“Have you heard stories about your parents’ immigration experiences?

I am Jinwen Yue, a PhD candidate studying family communication at the University of Missouri. I am recruiting Chinese Americans to participate in a study about Chinese family immigration stories. You may be eligible to participate if you:

  • Identify as Chinese American
  • Are 18 years of age or older
  • Were born in the United States or have lived here since age five or younger
  • Have at least one parent who immigrated from China

If you meet these criteria, I would love to hear your story through a Zoom interview!

During the 60-minute interview, you will be invited to share stories you have heard about your parents’ immigration experiences (e.g., their decision to move to the US, the challenges they once faced, and how they built their lives here) and reflect on what these stories mean to you and your family.

Participation is voluntary and uncompensated. All the information you share will be kept confidential. Your participation will contribute to communication research on immigrant families.

If you are interested in sharing your story, please use this link to sign up.

If If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.”

U Edinburgh: Postdoctoral Research Associate: Muslim Societies in Latin America and the Caribbean (UK)

Postdocs

Postdoctoral research associate: Muslim Societies in Latin America and the Caribbean, School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures – Alwaleed Centre, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK. Deadline: 26 August 2026.

They are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (0.8 FTE, fixed term for 24 months) to join the internationally funded research project ‘The Global Landscapes of Muslim Lives: Latin American and Caribbean Intersections’, led by Dr Kholoud Al-Ajarma (University of Edinburgh) and Dr Kenneth Chitwood (University of Bayreuth), and funded by the AHRC and DFG.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver an independent programme of ethnographic and qualitative research on contemporary Muslim communities in Latin America and/or the Caribbean. Working within the Alwaleed Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World, you will undertake original fieldwork, contribute to high-quality publications, collaborate with an international research team, and play a key role in shaping new understandings of Muslim lives, networks and institutions in an under-researched global context.

The postholder will also contribute to knowledge exchange and public engagement activities, and help organise international workshops and symposia that bring together scholars and stakeholders from across the globe.

This post is part-time (28 hours per week); however, they are open to considering alternative part-time or flexible working patterns. They are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

CFP CMM Institute: 2026-7 Fellows

FellowshipsCall for proposals, 2026-27 Fellowship program, Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM) Institute, Oracle, AZ, USA. Deadline: 28 August 2026.

The CMM Institute has a history of partnering with Scholar-Practitioners to further explore the ways that the social construction paradigm in communication (in general) and the Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM) theory (specifically) may continue to play an expanding role in “making better social worlds.” For 2026-2027, they envision the continuance of the Fellows program with an open invitation for proposals that further increase the scope and range of the ways that CMM is applied as a “practical theory” to lead social innovation and break down barriers to change.

To this end, they are open to considering applications reflecting a wide range of social phenomena that can be seen as being “made in communication,” and exploring the intersectionality with CMM and other conceptual frameworks as part of re-imagining the way we live, work, and interact.

European Heritage Hub: Small Grants for Heritage Related Projects (EU)

GrantsSmall grants for heritage-related projects led by civil society in EU candidate and neighbouring countries, European Heritage Hub, European Union. Deadline for eligibility assessment: 7 September 2026.

The EU-funded European Heritage Hub aims to empower heritage stakeholders from candidate and neighbouring countries of the European Union to become active protagonists of the wider European heritage movement, thereby enhancing the ever-closer relationship between these countries and the European Union. As part of this mission, the Hub is launching the second edition of its Small Grants Scheme, with support from the ALIPH Foundation.

Civil society from 11 neighbouring countries of the European Union (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo*, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine) are eligible to apply.

Objectives of the call:

  • Building the capacity of civil society;
  • Enhancing the key role of cultural heritage for the triple transformation (green, digital and social);
  • Strengthening democracy, the rule of law and other fundamental rights and values;
  • Building peace and stability, through enhancing intercultural and interreligious dialogue and reconciliation.

CID Poster 12: The Elephant in the Room Translated into Catalan

CID Posters

This poster, designed by Linda J. de Wit, has now been translated into Catalan. It demonstrates visually the common expression “the elephant in the room,” used to describe something which is obvious but not being discussed openly.

Here we present the Catalan translation, CID Poster 12: L’elefant a l’habitació, provided by Neus Crous-Costa, with additional graphic design work by Yan Qiu.

CID Poster 12 translated into Catalan

The image was originally prepared to illustrate In Dialogue: CID Occasional Papers 1: Intercultural Dialogue as the Elephant in the Room: Moving from Assumptions to Research Investigations, by Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz. The quote integrated into the poster comes from that paper, and says:

Intercultural dialogue might be called the elephant in the room, a metaphor referring to something obvious which is nonetheless ignored. Most often, practitioners and diplomats use the term intercultural dialogue, but they rarely define it, and conduct little to no research in order to discover how it works, but only hold it up as a desired end. Academics, who certainly conduct research, rarely use this term, thus have rarely studied it, although some research by other names sheds light on how it works.

Just in case anyone wants to cite this poster, the following would be the recommended format:

Center for Intercultural Dialogue. (2026). CID Poster 12: L’elefant a l’habitació [N. Crous-Costa, trans.]. Available from: https://centerforinterculturaldialogue.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cid-poster-12-the-elephant-in-the-room-catalan.png

As with other series, CID Posters are available for free on the site; just click on the thumbnail to download a printable version. They may be downloaded, printed, and shared as is, without changes, without cost, so long as there is acknowledgment of the source.

As with other CID Publications, if you wish to prepare an original contribution, please send an email before starting any work to receive approval, to minimize inadvertent duplication, and to learn about technical requirements. As is the case any series, posters should be created initially in English. If you want to volunteer to translate a poster into a language in which you are fluent, send in a note before starting, to receive approval and to confirm no one else is working on the same one.

Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz
Director, Center for Intercultural Dialogue
intercult.dialogue AT gmail.com

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CIEE: Study Abroad London: Senior Internship Program Coordinator (UK)

“Job

Senior Internship Program Coordinator, CIEE Study Abroad London, UK. Deadline: 14 September 2026.

CIEE is the world’s oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization. Since 1947, CIEE has provided students with high-quality international education experiences that foster academic achievement, intercultural understanding, and professional development. Through study abroad, internship, and experiential learning programs, CIEE prepares students to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. CIEE is committed to recruiting talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to delivering exceptional student experiences, building meaningful partnerships, and contributing to the continued growth of international education.

The Senior Internship Program Coordinator plays a key leadership role in the operational delivery of CIEE London’s internship and experiential learning programmes. Reporting to the Internships Director, this position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day coordination of internship placements, employer engagement, student support, and programme administration, ensuring a consistently high-quality experience for students and host organisations.

Working with a high degree of autonomy, the Senior Coordinator serves as the primary operational lead for internship placement activities and employer relationship management. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining a strong portfolio of internship hosts, coordinating complex placement logistics, monitoring programme quality, and driving continuous improvement across internship operations.

The Senior Coordinator works collaboratively across Academic, Student Life, Customised Programmes, and external university partners to ensure internship programmes are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with CIEE’s strategic objectives. The role also provides guidance and support to colleagues within the Internships team and acts as the operational lead in the Director’s absence.

NOTE: There are also positions available for an Internship Program Coordinator and a Director of Internship Placements.

Stetson U: Director of Global Initiatives (USA)

“JobDirector of Global Initiatives, Stetson University, Deland, FL, USA. Deadline: 26 August 2026.

The Director of Global Initiatives provides strategic leadership for the institution’s global engagement initiatives. Reporting to the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs, the Director leads the development, implementation, and assessment of comprehensive international education programs, including education abroad, international student and scholar services, global partnerships, and campus internationalization. The position advances the University’s global mission through collaboration with faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, and international partners.