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Southern Illinois U: Study Abroad Program Director (USA)

“JobStudy Abroad Program Director, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA. Deadline: 4 July 2026.

This individual is responsible for managing various aspects of study abroad programs at the university. The director’s duties include initiating and developing study abroad programs, handling budgeting, faculty recruitment, student selection, and logistics. S/he also provides leadership to study abroad staff and faculty, manages exchange programs with other institutions, coordinates international scholarship programs, and acts as the university’s international representative. Additionally, s/he works on promoting health and safety measures for students, faculty, and staff during study abroad programs and supervises advisors who assist students with study, work, and travel opportunities abroad.

U Birmingham: Global Partnerships Manager (UK)

“JobGlobal Partnerships Manager – External Relations, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, England, UK. Deadline: 21 June 2026.

This role is based in the International Team within External Relations, which directly contributes to the delivery of the University’s International Strategy. The International Team comprises international partnerships and international student recruitment and is led by the Deputy Director of External Relations. International partnerships are integral in delivering our global research and education and Global Top 50 reputation priorities.

The role will contribute to the delivery of the University’s International Strategy through supporting the development of international partnerships and collaborative opportunities for the University. Working with academics and professional services colleagues across the University, the post holder will be responsible for building trusted, collaborative relationships that support the development of sustainable and mutually beneficial international partnerships and strategic opportunities.

The role will require the post holder to act as a trusted partner to Colleges and senior stakeholders across the institution, providing informed advice, regional insight and strategic support to advance the University’s international ambitions.
Whilst primary responsibility for a region, or regions, will be defined for the post holder the role is not limited to any specific geographical region. The post holder may therefore be required to develop a detailed understanding of the political, economic, policy and legal environment of countries in which the University operates. This includes producing and contributing to policy, market and regional briefing materials to support institutional decision-making and senior engagement activity.
The post holder will also lead a range of partnership engagement activities and events, including symposia, round tables, receptions, institutional visits and delegations.

The post holder may be required to undertake occasional overseas travel, including weekends and public holidays. The post holder must be able to operate effectively and autonomously under these circumstances.

San Jose State U: Senior Director, Global Programs and Services (USA)

“JobSenior Director, Global Programs and Services, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, USA. Deadline: 26 June 2026.

San Jose State University (SJSU) seeks a strategic, action-oriented, collaborative, compassionate and innovative leader to serve as the Senior Director for Global Programs and Services.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Belonging and Engagement Strategies and partnering closely with the Associate Vice President for Student Equity and Belonging, who also serves as the Senior International Officer, the Senior Director for Global Programs and Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for International Student and Scholar Services and Study Abroad and Away. The Senior Director is responsible for establishing the long-term vision, strategic direction, and operational priorities for global programs that support student success and equity, while ensuring alignment with the university’s broader internationalization goals and institutional priorities.

East-West Center: Deputy Director (USA)

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Deputy Director, East-West Center, Honolulu, HI, USA. Deadline: Open until filled.

The East-West Center promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific through cooperative study, research, and dialogue. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1960, the Center serves as a resource for information and analysis on critical issues of common concern, bringing people together to exchange views, build expertise, and develop policy options. The Center’s 21-acre Honolulu campus, adjacent to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, includes conference facilities, three residence halls, and an office building that houses research, program, and administrative activities. The Center also has an office in Washington, D.C., that provides accessibility to US, regional government stakeholders, and program partners with innovative training, analytical and dialogue exchange, and public diplomacy products to meet US policy priorities and expressed needs in the Indo-Pacific region.

Their Research team s currently seeking a Deputy Director who can provide exceptional administrative and intellectual leadership to the program. This position ensures all operational activities and funding proposals are compatible with the East-West Center’s (Center) mission and objectives. Additionally, he or she will assist in directing program resources, project planning, and contributing to the development and evaluation of current and future research opportunities.

IIE: Director of Academic Relations, Fulbright (USA)

“JobDirector of Academic Relations, Fulbright, Institute of International Education, Washington, DC, USA (Hybrid). Deadline: 18 June 2026.

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring a Director of Academic Relations, Fulbright for our Fulbright Scholar Program team. This position will work with the Fulbright Scholar Program team and will be responsible for higher education institution (HEI) leadership outreach strategy for the Fulbright Program. The Director of Academic Relations represents the Fulbright Program externally and engages higher education leaders at U.S. campuses and associations, to raise awareness about Fulbright, highlight the benefits to individual participants and institutions, and advise on best practices for strengthening Fulbright engagement.

The Director of Academic Relations coordinates HEI leadership engagement across all teams and oversees Fulbright outreach and recruitment activities that will impact and benefit Fulbright Programs. The Director of Academic Relations has a special focus on extending the reach of the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program through development and implementation of strategies that elevate the program’s prestige and value, and encourage and support institutions in providing increased leave and support for U.S. Scholar awardees.

U Texas San Antonio: Professor and Director of the School of Communication, Language, and Culture (USA)

“JobProfessor and Director of the School of Communication, Language, and Culture, University of Texas, San Antonio, TX, USA. Deadline: open until filled (review begins 17 July 2026).

The School of Communication, Language, and Culture in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts at the University of Texas at San Antonio invites applications for a tenured Professor to serve as the inaugural School Director for an initial term of three years (renewable), to begin August 1, 2026. Given the unique potential of the newly created School, which unites specializations in bilingual and community journalism, digital communication and media influence, digital humanities, health communication, interpersonal communication, languages, linguistics, literary studies, organizational communication, and translation and interpreting studies, among other areas, they seek an innovative inaugural School Director who is a leader, a scholar, a teacher, and a mentor. The new director will lead efforts to bring together the Departments of Communication and Modern Languages and Literatures, forge and implement long-term goals, help recruit students and faculty members, develop novel and robust curricula, foster faculty development and leadership, and build up donor and alumni relations. Combined, the departments offer a variety of BA and MA programs in addition to a new Ph.D. in Communication currently under review, and candidates from any specialization related to the disciplines in the new School are welcome to apply. The course load in the School is typically two courses per semester (2/2) at the undergraduate and graduate level, with the director receiving two course releases per year (1/1). The different programs housed in the School offer faculty the option to teach in a variety of modalities, including residential and online-only courses.

The School of Communication, Language, and Culture represents a newly created academic unit within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts. Boasting more than 70 faculty, 1,000 majors, and 50 MA students, the School envisions an interconnected ecosystem rooted in, drawing from, and building on shared strengths of the Department of Communication and the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. The new school will serve as home to six residential Bachelor of Arts degrees, two online Bachelor of Arts degrees, a certificate in Healthcare Interpreting, and two Master of Arts degrees. A new PhD program, various certificates at the undergraduate and graduate levels and online Bachelor of Arts degrees are currently under development. As a center of excellence in research and teaching, the School shapes the future of communication that is global, multilingual, and connected to the global landscape. The School harkens back to a storied history of communication entrepreneurship in San Antonio as home to the genesis of nationwide Spanish language publishing and broadcast and looks forward to ongoing communication innovation in multiple media. As a learning community, the School brings together faculty, staff, students, and local stakeholders to celebrate our programs. The School will further house the Center for Dialogue and Deliberation and the Digital Media Lab. Additional centers focused on language acquisition, translation and interpreting, and bilingual journalism are anticipated. The inaugural director will have an unparalleled opportunity to significantly influence the development of new degree programs and centers in the new School.

Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool U: International Communications Specialist (China)

“JobInternational Communications Specialist, Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University, Suzhou,  China. Deadline: 11 June 2026.

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Write and edit media releases for international media;
• Maintain and build XJTLU’s international media contacts, including handling media enquiries, and capture media contact information in a database shared with other Communications team writers
• Help to develop communication strategies to increase earned media coverage for XJTLU in influential international and English-language Chinese media platforms;
• Organise and participate in media relationship maintenance activities, including one-to-one meetings with international journalists and group media events;
• Discuss, plan and implement annual media promotion packages for the University that are both effective and on budget;
• Invite and host international media covering key University events, including the coordination of schedules, briefings and other logistical requirements as required;
• Write and edit a variety of other materials used in marketing and communications, such as social media posts, student recruitment campaigns, web page content, website news stories and articles, newsletters, event promotion, University background information, video scripts, speeches and reports, and other items;
• Help plan and coordinate content for complex editorial projects targeting international and Chinese audiences such as magazines or annual reports as assigned;
• Edit original English material developed by other departments or translated from Chinese for use on the XJTLU website, in media releases, or other publications while ensuring accuracy, coherent messaging and a consistent voice and style;
• Plan and organise international PR events or campaigns;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in journalism, communications, public relations or related fields;
• Excellent writing skills; native English; written fluency in additional languages is a plus;
• More than three years of experience in a communications management position in a corporate or institutional setting is essential; minimum of three years of directly relevant experience in a university environment and in-depth knowledge of higher education is preferred;
• Experience in managing media relations in higher education is preferred;
• Experience working with creative teams to develop complex projects such as news, stories, feature reports, collateral materials, web and digital content, and advertising;
• Cross-cultural communication skills and experience of working with people from diverse backgrounds;
• Flexibility to work some nights and weekends is essential.

Manchester Metropolitan U: Lecturer in International Business (UK)

“JobLecturer in International Business, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK. Deadline: 31 May 2026.

The Department of Marketing, International Business and Tourism is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in International Business on the Education, Practice and Citizenship (EPC) pathway. This role is particularly suited to candidates with industry experience in international and multinational business contexts, who are able to translate professional practice into high‑quality teaching and curriculum delivery.

They are especially interested in applicants with expertise in areas such as: sustainability, foreign direct investment and trade blocs, multicultural and cross‑cultural business management, and multinational enterprise strategy.

Priority will be given to candidates who have teaching experience in the area of International Marketing in addition to the previous areas. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate International Business provision, supporting modules through lectures, seminars, assessment and student guidance. Experience of applying real‑world international business cases, policy contexts or strategic decision‑making to teaching is highly valued.

Modul U: Associate Professor in International Law, Global Governance, or International Relations (Austria)

“JobAssociate Professor in International Law, Global Governance, or International Relations, Model University, Vienna, Austria. Deadline: 15 June 2026.

Modul University Vienna is seeking a scholar for an Associate Professor position with outstanding qualifications in International Law, Global Governance, or International Relations. In the case of exceptional candidates, there may be the possibility to appoint at Full Professor level.

The position is integrated into the School of International Relations, and the applicants are expected to conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of International Law, Global Governance, or International Relations, to support the development of the University’s new undergraduate program in this area, and to teach undergraduate and graduate courses (see http://www.modul.ac.at/study-programs). This is a full-time position for applicants who are willing to work 40 hours per week.

Candidates are expected to engage in the existing research program at Modul University Vienna and should also bring their own research agenda to contribute to research projects. Experience in grant application writing is highly appreciated. Furthermore, candidates are expected to actively engage in research collaboration within and outside the University. Teaching responsibilities shall include courses in International Law, Global Governance, or International Relations delivered within the IR School.

Hollins U: Director of Global Learning (USA)

“JobDirector of Global Learning, Hollins University, Roanoke, VA, USA. Deadline: 15 June 2026.

Hollins University, a private, liberal arts university in Roanoke, Virginia that is recognized as one of the oldest institutions of higher education for women in the United States, invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Director of Global Learning.

As one of the pioneers in U.S. higher education to offer its students overseas study opportunities, Hollins University has a long and rich history of global education beginning with the creation of Hollins Abroad Paris in the 1950s and Hollins Abroad London in the 1970s. This pioneering spirit laid the foundation for the future expansion of exceptional study-abroad opportunities ensuring global learning remains a signature of the university’s academic experience. This continued commitment is evident in the comprehensive academic renewal plan currently being implemented that centers experiential learning as a core pillar for student learning and success.

Building upon this strong foundation, the Director of Global Learning provides overall leadership for and operational management of the Global Learning Hub and its services. In an environment where the university serves an increasingly diverse population of students, including high percentages of first-generation college students, Pell-eligible students, and students of color, the Director is expected to serve as an advocate for education abroad across campus and to identify ways to engage more students in global learning. Under the leadership of the Associate Provost for Curriculum and Faculty Engagement and working in close collaboration with campus partners, the Director of Global Learning joins Hollins at an important juncture for integrating education abroad into the academic renewal plan and strategically leveraging available resources to expand global partnerships to maximize opportunities for students.