CFP: The Arts in Study Abroad

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Call for book chapters: The Arts in Study Abroad: Contemporary Critical Intersections between Educational Mobility and Works of Culture. Deadline: abstract by 15 December 2026; full proposal by 1 March 2027; full chapter by December 2027.

Book to be edited by:
Ian Craig (University of the West Indies, Barbados) and John L. Plews (St. Mary’s University, Halifax, Canada)

This edited volume seeks to attract original scholarship on the intersections between study abroad and creative works of culture (or “cultural works”). Such works include but are not limited to: works of literature; songs and musical compositions; audiovisual works; works in the plastic arts; video games; digital art; works of theatre and of dance; monumental and architectural works of built heritage; museum collections and pieces. Given the elusive definition of a work of culture, contributions that probe or contest received definitions are welcome.

Authors are invited to engage with the following key analytical questions, which will inform the selection of submissions:

  • What is the nature of participants’ engagement with and understandings of works of culture?
  • How does engagement with works of culture inform participants’ sense of identity or imagined selves?
  • How do the complexities of the sociocultural contexts of works of culture shape educational mobility experiences?
  • How do programme designers craft learning outcomes around works of culture that are consonant with research-informed best practice in study abroad? 

Other potential topics include: Theorizations on the intersections between study abroad and cultural works, Intentional programme design at the intersection, Patterns of consumption, and Patterns of creation. In keeping with the exploratory spirit of the project, submissions that delineate other ways of thinking about the intersections of educational mobility with cultural works, not captured above, will also be considered on the basis of academic merit and their contribution to our understandings of these intersections.

Since these intersections are manifold, diverse methodologies, as well as interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary approaches, are welcome. Contributions that are ethnographic, auto-ethnographic, as well as empirical, will be considered. Submissions must engage with relevant conceptual frameworks and existing scholarship, though relevance will be shaped by the focus of the chapter in each case.

The editors welcome proposals from Global South/Global Majority-origin and –located scholars, early-career researchers and scholars from under-represented or marginalized groups.

U Houston: Associate Director, Learning Abroad (USA)

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Associate Director, Learning Abroad, Institute for Global Engagement, University of Houston, TX, USA. Deadline: 15 November 2026.

Provides leadership, direction and supervision for the Office of Learning Abroad (OLA) for the university. Assists in developing, advancing and directing implementation of academic and non-academic experiences overseas.

1. Directs departmental operations and budgets, strategic planning and growth, policy and procedure development, manage affiliations and contracts and supervises all learning abroad staff members, student workers, and operations.

2. Serves on the IGE leadership team to promote the university’s globalization goals and enrollment targets in collaboration with colleges, centers, departments, and curriculum into other academic and non-academic experiences.

3. Oversees faculty-led program development to include but not limited to; program proposals to approvals, facilitating faculty-led workshops, supporting faculty on program development, student recruitment, scholarship opportunities, administrative procedures, marketing support and risk procedures.

4. Supervises all Learning Abroad staff members and student workers, office budgets for operations, fees and scholarship funds.

5. Coordinates assessment for all learning abroad programs each semester including question creation, layout, distribution and data evaluation for final reports.

6. Utilizes Terra Dotta for traveler registration, application approvals, troubleshooting and collaborating on software needs, updates and opportunities for use.

7. Oversees administration of scholarships in Learning Abroad, including strategic development, recruitment, advising strategies, communications and semester workshops.

8. Partners with other university departments to support other international scholarship recruitment efforts.

9. Cultivates partnership, affiliation and exchange partner agreements as well as faculty led logistics provider partnerships.

10. Oversees risk management and the health, safety, and welfare process for all Learning Abroad programs.

11. Facilitates partnership contract approval processes for program providers, insurance, national and international organizations, CRM and other partners.

12. Generates reports for annual university reporting requirements.

13. Performs other job-related duties as required.

IIE: Head of IIE – Latin America (Mexico)

“JobHead of IIE – Latin America, Institute of International Education, Mexico City, Mexico (Hybrid). Deadline: 25 November 2026.

The Head of IIE – Latin America will provide leadership to IIE’s office in Mexico City, represent IIE to key audiences and stakeholders, manage the office’s operations and budget, and lead new program development efforts in Latin America. This individual will provide program and compliance oversight for the office and develop a culture of collaboration and commitment to IIE’s mission. Current operations include approximately 20 team members in Mexico City, with an annual operating budget of US$ 5+ million, and a range of programs, including educational testing services, higher education student outreach, and scholarship programs.

King’s College London: Deputy Director of King’s Foundations & Senior Lecturer/Reader in International Education (UK)

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Deputy Director of King’s Foundations and Senior Lecturer/Reader in International Education, King’s College London, England. Deadline: 8 November 2026.

King’s Foundations delivers high-quality international pathway programmes, academic skills development, and English language preparation courses. Working in partnership with the Director of King’s Foundations and the Head of Operations, the Deputy Director of King’s Foundations – Senior Lecturer/Reader in International Education provides strategic and operational educational leadership across King’s Foundations. King’s Foundations is an academic department within the Centre for International Education and Languages (CIEL); the department’s core areas of provision include the King’s International Foundation programme (KIF), the Pre-sessional programme, Short Courses and the university’s Academic Skills Programme. Much of the university’s Afe Babalola Centre’s academic provision is also embedded within King’s Foundations.

The Deputy Director of King’s Foundations – Senior Lecturer/Reader in International Education leads the department’s educational agenda and is responsible for the academic quality, standards and enhancement of all educational provision, ensuring an outstanding student and staff experience and successful student outcomes. They provide leadership across the department, ensuring that all aspects of education, from educational strategy, curriculum and pedagogy to academic planning and staffing support the department’s strategic objectives and align with the wider priorities of CIEL and King’s.

cultureXchange Podcasts (Germany)

PodcastscultureXchange podcast, Dusseldorf, Germany.

Hosts: Frauke Bender & Marie-Christine Dobro.

 

cultureXchange is the podcast talk show that decodes what it means to live and work internationally.

Culture shock, identity, belonging, family life abroad, career moves, relationships, communication, returning home – and many of the things nobody prepares you for. Together with their guests, the hosts bring personal experiences, professional expertise and different perspectives to the conversation.

Hosted by Prof. Dr. Frauke Bender and Marie-Christine Dobro, cultureXchange brings together two different professional backgrounds and many years of international experience. Frauke is a Professor of International Management, intercultural learning facilitator, and author. Marie-Christine is an international brand and business consultant with more than 20 years of international experience across Europe and Asia. Having both lived and worked internationally, they know many of the experiences they talk about firsthand.

In 2026, they also launched cultureXchange On Tour, taking the podcast beyond the studio. In these special episodes, one of them travels to a destination and records on location, meeting people and bringing local voices and perspectives into the conversation.

Most recent episodes:
#45 The Multilingual Family – Why Every Language Matters with Karin Martin

#44 Find Your Voice Abroad – 6 Steps to Real Confidence with Ina Saltanava

CFP: New Cultural Challenges in Translation

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Call for book chapters: New Cultural Challenges in Translation. Email an abstract of 300–350 words and a short bio to all 3 editors. Deadline: 15 January 2027.

Book to be edited by:
Dr. Enora Lessinger, Dr. Esteban Devis-Amaya, and Dr. Laurence Mann (Oxford Brookes University)

“This volume seeks to enhance and reframe the central role played by culture, broadening the definition of translation to account for the multifaceted impact of AI. We invite contributors to engage with translation in its broadest sense, encompassing AI and other technology-driven approaches, same-language rewriting, sociolinguistic transfers, and intersemiotic adaptations across fields like anthropology, education, political science, and others. We also emphasise non-institutionalised forms of translation, including community interpreting, multimodal narratives, and intercultural adaptations of high and pop culture.

Our objective is four-fold:

  • Bridge disciplinary divide: Highlight existing synergies and foster dialogue between traditionally separate fields;

  • Expand methodological boundaries: Advocate a broader understanding of translation that incorporates less commonly studied areas, practices or communities;

  • Evaluate AI capabilities: Analyse the critical challenges, biases, and opportunities brought by emerging AI technologies; and

  • Shifting away from Euro-centric modules: Showcase marginalised and postcolonial perspectives on technology and culture that go beyond the traditional Western and Global North perspectives.”

European Commission: Additional Funding for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (Global)

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Additional Funding for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026-27, European Commission.

Over €210 million boost for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions to support more researchers in Europe. The additional funding was announced as part of the Commission’s Choose Europe initiative. It will strengthen the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships and Doctoral Networks in 2026 and 2027 to enable more than 700 additional researchers to build their careers in EuropeAnnounced on 1 October 2026 at the high-level event marking the 30th anniversary of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, the additional funding forms part of the Commission’s broader Choose Europe approach to attracting and retaining research talent.

The top-up comes in response to record demand for opportunities to pursue research careers in Europe. The 2026 MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships call received 21,627 applications from researchers around the world. This is the highest number ever recorded for the programme and the highest number of proposals received for any funding action in more than 40 years of EU research and innovation framework programmes.

It will allow more researchers to benefit from MSCA opportunities and strengthen Europe’s capacity to attract and retain research talent. With more than €1.3 billion foreseen for the MSCA in 2027, the programme will continue to strengthen Europe’s research base, support the careers of world-class researchers and contribute to its long-term competitiveness.

The announcement follows the Commission’s adoption of the amended Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026-2027, which will provide the last MSCA funding opportunities under the current Horizon Europe 2021-27 Framework Programme.

2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). Since their creation in 1996, more than 150,000 researchers have participated in the programme, including 23 Nobel laureates. What began as a programme supporting around 800 researchers each year has grown into one of Europe’s flagship programmes for research careers, now supporting around 8,000 researchers annually.

IFA: CrossCulture Programme 2027 Fellowships (Germany)

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CrossCulture Programme Fellowships, Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (IFA) [Institute for International Cultural Relations], Berlin, Germany. Deadline: 8 December 2026.

The CrossCulture Programme (CCP) funds 50 to 60 professionals and volunteers from over 40 countries yearly with its CCP Fellowships. Fellows spend two to three months working with host organisations in Germany or CCP partner countries to broaden their expertise, build valuable networks and further develop their transcultural skills. In return, the host organisations benefit from the expertise, regional knowledge and networks of the CCP Fellows.

Participants have the opportunity to take part in transcultural workshops, networking events and professional meetings organised by the CCP. The experience gained abroad will be integrated into the work of the Fellows’ home organisations upon their return.

Countries currently participating in the program: Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories (only West Bank), Philippines, Republic of Moldova, Russia (only persons living outside of Russia in exile), Serbia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.

From Idea to Interview: A Comprehensive Guide to Fellowship Applications

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From idea to interview: A comprehensive guide to fellowship applications, University of Edinburgh and University of Leeds, UK.

The University of Edinburgh and the University of Leeds have worked together to produce this helpful open-access guide for anyone interested in applying for a fellowship for the first time. It demystifies the process by explaining what fellowships are, where to look for opportunities, and what to consider in preparation for writing a competitive proposal. The guide includes interactive templates to aid your planning and development that you can type straight into or print off alongside case studies from successful research fellows and insights from research funding specialists.

Monash U: Lecturer in French / Intercultural Studies (Australia)

“JobLecturer in French and Intercultural Studies, School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Deadline: 2 November 2026.

Are you an educator dedicated to shaping the future of language and intercultural education? Monash University invites dynamic academics to join our elite cohort of Education-focused staff as a Lecturer in French and Intercultural Studies.

Education-focused academics at Monash are recognised as leaders in pedagogical innovation, setting the standard for exceptional design, technology-enhanced learning, and student-centred delivery.

This Education-Focused Level B position brings together French-language teaching with expertise in Intercultural Studies and professional practice and leadership in intercultural settings. In both education and research terms, the work of the School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics centralises the cultural and political alongside the linguistic, creating capabilities and knowledge frameworks around language and communication in ways that emphasise the importance of the intercultural, the transnational and the interprofessional. The appointee will contribute to this important area of the School’s educational offer at Master’s level. The appointee will also have the capability to teach into the French language stream of the European Languages Major. The appointee will be required to have language pedagogy, technology-enhanced language learning, and second language acquisition in a classroom and online environment.