Category: Job Ads

Lancaster University job ad (UK)

Senior Lectureship in Intercultural Communication
Linguistics & English Language
Lancaster University, UK
Closing Date: Friday 12 August 2016
Interview Date: Wednesday 24 August 2016
Reference: A1578

We are seeking a scholar who has a strong international reputation. You will have a PhD, extensive teaching experience (especially at postgraduate level), a portfolio of publications that are recognised for their excellence, and a proven track-record in attracting funding for your research. You will join a large group of internationally renowned linguists that includes specialists in: English Language study, Corpus Linguistics, Discourse Studies, Forensic Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Cognitive Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Literacy Research and Second Language Teaching, Learning and Assessment.

You will pursue research and publications at a level appropriate for a strong submission to the next Research Excellence Framework and will be expected to supervise BA, MA and PhD students. You will lead the development of new modules and programmes in Intercultural Communication, particularly at postgraduate level. You will contribute to administration at a level commensurate with a Senior Lectureship.

This is an indefinite post beginning 1 January 2017.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Elena Semino, Head of Department: e.semino[at]lancaster.ac.uk

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups. Apply online.

Executive Director NCA job ad (Washington, DC)

The National Communication Association (NCA) is seeking an outstanding leader with a passion for Communication arts and sciences to become its next Executive Director.

Founded in 1914, NCA advances the scholarly discipline of Communication that studies all forms, modes, media, and consequences of communication through humanistic, social scientific, and aesthetic inquiry. Today NCA is a vibrant and financially strong organization whose diverse membership includes 7,500 scholars, teachers, practitioners, and academic departments across the country and the world. The Association is well served by a professionally accomplished staff that supports the publication of 11 academic journals, various professional development programs and public engagement events, and an annual convention attended by 5,000 participants.

Complete position description and instructions for applying.

Royal Roads University job ad (Canada)

Program Coordinator
School of Humanitarian Studies
Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC, Canada
Closing date: Monday, July 11, 2016 – 17:00

As the Program Coordinator for the School of Humanitarian Studies, you will play a major role in implementing the School’s strategic plan.  You will be expected to be well versed in the practical aspects of the School’s focus and be responsible for helping establish and maintain administrative processes, and assist with the development of School guidelines and procedures consistent with University objectives.  You will need to be an independent self-starter who is able to help administer the School’s programs and interact with the various internal and external stakeholders at RRU.  As well, as the Program Coordinator you may be a prime contact for requests for information from School staff, faculty (core and associate), students (prospective, current and alumni) and the University support areas on a daily basis for designated programs.

You will work with the School Manager to provide administrative leadership, ensuring that the planned programs and activities in the School are effectively managed to support the achievement of the University’s goals.

Qualifications:
To be well suited for this role you will possess the following qualifications and competencies:
This position requires a highly-motivated and self-directed person who can assist in the organization of support staff work processes and workloads, in addition to scheduling independent activities.  Active participation will be required in School meetings and other activities.
• An undergraduate degree or other relevant educational credential (college certificate or diploma) plus 5 years of related experience in the administration of academic programs (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Demonstrated financial coordination and contract administration skills and experience; accounting skills are an asset
• Ability to coach/mentor and provide day-to-day direction to program support staff,  and provide support for their recruitment, selection, orientation and training
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills
• Office management skills and experience, including developing, implementing and monitoring policy and procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, including editing skills
• Strong interpersonal development and leadership capabilities including  networking and advocacy skills
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and team building skills; ability to maintain a professional attitude, acting with tact and diplomacy under pressure
• Knowledge and understanding of the University’s requirements,  methods, culture and processes, or a willingness to learn them within a reasonable amount of time, as well as knowledge or experience in continuing education and adult learning principles
• Strong technical background in the use of software programs  such as Microsoft Office suite of programs as well as other RRU systems (e.g., Agresso, our event planning software)
• Solid analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work flexible hours on a pre-planned basis, including evening and weekend hours. Ability to travel to domestic and international locations as required by program
• Experience working with social media as a business tool as well as  webpage design and management would be an asset

This is a regular full-time position working 37.5 hours per week.  The position has been evaluated at Grade 3 and the recruitment range starts at $42,864.00 per annum.  The University is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Application submission information:
To apply please forward your cover letter and curriculum vitae (preferably in electronic format) to: rru-career-opportunities@royalroads.ca with a subject line of: 16-051-P0124 – Last name, First name
or mail to:
Human Resources – Career Opportunities
Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke Road
Victoria, BC   V9B 5Y2
Fax:  (250) 391-2570
Tel:  (250) 391-2511
The competition began on June 16, 2015 and will close on July 11, 2016; however, the competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

While Royal Roads University values all applications we receive, only those candidates short-listed for further consideration will be contacted. RRU is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the principle of equity in employment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority consideration.

If you are sending your application via e-mail, please ensure that your electronic file is saved in MS Word or Adobe PDF format.

Job Ad University College London (Applied Linguistics & TESOL)

Lecturer in Applied Linguistics and TESOL
UCL Centre for Applied Linguistics, UCL Institute of Education
University College London (UCL), UK
Closing Date: 7 Jul 2016

Duties and Responsibilities
Applications are invited for a Lectureship in Applied Linguistics and TESOL. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Masters programmes in Applied Linguistics and TESOL (including MA in TESOL Pre Service), especially in second language acquisition, bilingualism and multilingualism, corpus linguistics, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, intercultural communication and/or research methods. The supervision of PhDs, research activities and administrative responsibilities of the Centre the Department, the Institute and UCL generally.

Key Requirements
The postholder will have a PhD in Applied Linguistics, TESOL or a relevant subject. Experience in teaching and supervision in a higher education institution and proven ability to undertake research and produce publications of high quality.

Further Details
The post is available from the 1st September 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.
If you have any queries about the post, please contact Professor Li Wei li.wei [at] ucl.ac.uk
To apply, please go to UCL jobs website and apply online.
For technical queries, contact Jackie Gadd: j.gadd [at] ucl.ac.uk

Oregon State U job ad: Intercultural Communication

Visiting Assistant Professor of Intercultural Communication at Oregon State University
EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: 16 September 2016
APPOINTMENT: 1.0 FTE, 9-month, fixed-term
LOCATION: This job is based on-campus at Oregon State University, in Corvallis, Oregon.

The Speech Communication Area of the School of Arts and Communication invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Visiting Assistant Professor in Intercultural Communication. Primary areas of interests should include: intercultural communication and qualitative research methods. Secondary areas in support of primary area include: communication theory, international communication, postcolonial studies, language and discourse analysis, conflict management, rhetorical theory. For complete position details go to posting P00269UF at http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 75% Teaching – 3 courses per quarter (nine in the academic year) including introductory as well as upper division and graduate level classes; 25% Research and Scholarship.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Required: ABD in Communication or related field; demonstrated excellence in teaching; record of scholarly promise in a program of research; and a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Preferred: PhD in communication with an educational emphasis in intercultural communication; with a secondary area of expertise: qualitative research methods, communication theory, international communication, postcolonial studies, language and discourse analysis, conflict management, rhetorical theory. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Apply to posting #P00269UF online at http://jobs.oregonstate.edu. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) A professional statement that includes your philosophy of teaching and research/scholarship.
4) Evidence of teaching excellence such as teaching evaluation summaries for lower & upper division courses and graduate courses, if available. (Upload as Portfolio)

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact Loril Chandler.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

APPLICATION DUE DATE: For full consideration submit a complete file by May 22, 2016.

Universität der Bundeswehr München job ad: Conflict Research (Germany)

Universität der Bundeswehr München Germany announces a position as a research assistant to the Professorship in Intercultural communication and Conflict Research. The position is announced as supporting teaching and research of the professorship as documented on the website of the professorship.

Applicants will be required to show a good command of German in speaking, reading and writing. However, non-native speakers are welcome.

For further details and for how to apply please refer to the full announcement.

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Universität der Bundeswehr München

An der Professur für interkulturelle Kommunikation und Konfliktforschung an der Fakultät für Humanwissenschaften ist zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt – vorerst befristet auf 2 Jahre – eine Stelle als

Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin / Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter
Entgeltgruppe E13 TVöD

zu besetzen. Die Stelle ist teilzeitfähig.

Aufgaben:
• Mitwirkung bei Forschungsvorhaben der Professur, insbesondere bei gegenwärtigen und daraus für die Zukunft zu entwickelnden Forschungsgegenständen im Sinne der auf der Homepage dokumentierten Arbeitsfelder (vgl. http://www.unibw.de/icc),
• Mitwirkung bei der Gestaltung und Durchführung der Lehre im B.A.-Studiengang Bildungswissenschaft und im M.A.-Studiengang Bildungswissenschaft, insbesondere interkulturelle, Medien- und Erwachsenenbildung,
• Mitwirkung bei der Betreuung von Seminar- und Abschlussarbeiten,
• Mitwirkung beim Erstellen von Publikationen
• Mitwirkung bei Verwaltungsaufgaben des Lehrgebietes.

Die Möglichkeit zur Promotion, bzw. bei Vorliegen einer einschlägigen und exzellenten Promotion zur Habilitation ist gegeben.

Voraussetzungen:
• Sehr guter Abschluss eines universitären Studienganges mit fachlicher Einschlägigkeit zu der Professur,
• Sehr gute Kenntnisse in dem interdisziplinär angelegten Forschungsfeld der interkulturellen Kommunikation,
• Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse und Interesse an Publikationen in englischer Sprache.

Die Universität der Bundeswehr München strebt eine Erhöhung des Frauenanteils an, Bewerbungen von Frauen werden ausdrücklich begrüßt. Personen mit Handicap werden bei gleicher Eignung besonders berücksichtigt.

Bei Fragen wenden Sie sich bitte an Prof. Dr. Dominic Busch.

Bewerbungen mit den üblichen Unterlagen (Lebenslauf, Zeugnisse, Bescheinigungen) richten Sie bitte bis 25. Mai 2016 im pdf-Format per E-Mail an Prof. Dr. Dominic Busch.

University College London job ad: Screen Media

Lecturer in Screen Media
University College London – UCL School of European Languages, Culture and Society Centre for Multidisciplinary and Intercultural Inquiry
Closes: 13th May 2016

UCL invites applications for a Lectureship in Screen Media, within the Centre for Multidisciplinary and Intercultural Inquiry. The Centre would particularly like to strengthen its provision in the research and teaching of contemporary global media cultures. The postholder will be expected to contribute to the Centre and Faculty’s teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and to contribute to the running of the Centre, the Faculty and University generally.

The successful candidate will be expected to take up the position on 01 September 2016, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The postholder will have a PhD or equivalent, with a proven track record of research and publications in an area of Film and Screen Studies. The postholder will be completely fluent in English and have the ability to teach Film and Screen studies at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact Dr Lee Grieveson.
Reference Number: 1545147

Aston University job ads: Translation Studies

Senior Lecturer in Translation Studies
Languages & Social Sciences
Aston University, Birmingham, UK
Closing Date: Monday 25 April 2016

This post is advertised in conjunction with a related position as Lecturer in Translation Studies. Applicants should submit an application to the post they wish to be considered for.

The School of Languages and Social Sciences is an ambitious, expanding, multidisciplinary School with an established reputation for excellence in teaching and research.

The Languages and Translation Studies subject group is seeking to make on appointment at either Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level in Translation Studies from 1 September 2016. Strong candidates from Translation Studies, especially those with a specialization in Translation Process Research, Translation Technology, Specialized Translation, Terminology, and Translator Training are encouraged to apply.

You should have a completed doctorate in Translation Studies or a closely related, relevant discipline and a strong track record of publications and research. You should have experience of teaching in Translation Studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and be able to contribute to the development of the teaching portfolio within Translation Studies. Experience in teaching translation theory, practice, and technology are particularly important. The new appointment will also be expected to contribute to the leadership of our undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in Translation Studies.

Please contact Professor Frank Austermuehl (Chair in Translation Studies) with any queries about the role.

German University in Cairo job ad: International Business

Professor / Associate Professor / Lecturer in International Business
The German University in Cairo – GUC – Faculty of Management Technology
Deadline: 12th June 2016

The German University in Cairo invites applications for the following vacancies to be filled at the beginning or during the academic year 2016/2017.

Position Description and Qualifications:
Teaching assignments encompass graduate and undergraduate programs. Candidates should hold a doctorate / Ph.D. in International Business and be strongly committed to high quality teaching and research. The focus of teaching and research should be on the areas of macroeconomic, political and legal environments of International Business in general and/or in emerging markets in particular. Intercultural experience of potential candidates is highly appreciated. Candidates should also be qualified to supervise undergraduate and graduate research.

The German University in Cairo is an Egyptian Private University that was established in cooperation with the German State Universities of Ulm and Stuttgart, under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education, the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts, State of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, and supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the German Embassy in Cairo, the Arab/German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK), the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the Universities of Stuttgart, Ulm, Mannheim, and Tübingen. Situated at the ancient city of Cairo, the GUC’s mission is to achieve excellence in teaching and research.

Application Instructions:
Interested applicants are invited to submit their curriculum vitae including employment history, a statement outlining research and teaching interests, list of publications and projects undertaken and names of at least three referees. Applications to be submitted online through the GUC website by referencing posting: #ref Jobs UK. Management– II3.3

Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. For best consideration, submit applications by 5th of May, 2016.

For further information, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzen job ad

Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer – General Education (Humanities/Social Science)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen – The School of Humanities and Social Science
Location: Shenzhen, China
Deadline: 7th June 2016
Job Ref: 2016-008-01

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen [CUHK(SZ)] is a new, independent university established through a Memorandum of Understanding between The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Shenzhen University, and the Shenzhen Municipal Government. The new University is a research-orientated, forward-thinking, non-profit-making University which places emphasis on cross-disciplinary teaching and research. CUHK(SZ) will nurture university graduates who are international in outlook, learned in the disciplines they follow, upright in their character, and committed to serving the needs of society.

CUHK(SZ) will draw upon CUHK’s traditions of academic excellence and the teaching quality is benchmarked to that of the CUHK; it is a research university of choice located in Shenzhen, firmly rooted in China, and endowed with a global vision. Students will be provided with an educational experience distinguished by a flexible credit unit system, a college system, whole-person general education, bilingualism as well as multiculturalism. With the mission of advancing the creation, preservation, application and dissemination of knowledge through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and public service; and the vision of being a first-class research university regionally, nationally and internationally, CUHK(SZ) will provide world-class educational opportunities to students and nurture talents for Shenzhen, the PRD Region and China as a whole. CUHK(SZ) has admitted its first cohort of over 300 undergraduates in September 2014, about 700 undergraduate and post-graduate students in 2015, and will admit about 1000 undergraduate and post-graduate students in 2016.

The aim of creating the School of Humanities and Social Science is to provide foundations in humanities and social science through its teaching for students to gain insights into the past, while enabling them to critically examine contemporary issues, and explore answers for a sustainable future, so that our students can be better positioned to respond to challenges facing China and the world. In the beginning years, our School offers core courses of the University, ranging from language courses to General Education foundation and elective courses, including also IT and PE courses. Our curricula focus on developing students’ analytical abilities, critical comprehension, effective communication skills, IT literacy, as well as their physical fitness, which are essential to their further studies and lifelong learning.

The University welcomes high caliber faculty of diverse background from around the world to join us and establish a top-tier School of Humanities and Social Science in China.

Post Specification
Applicants should have (i) a higher degree, at least at MPhil level or above, in the humanities or social science; (ii) interest and preferably experience in teaching the humanities or social science as general education subjects at tertiary level; (iii) proficiency in Chinese and/or English; and (iv) the ability to handle classic texts in the humanities. A proven record of teaching excellence and experience in leading small group seminars would be an advantage.

The appointee will be responsible for (a) teaching a general education course on “In Dialogue with Humanity” and other relevant general education courses; (b) designing e-learning materials; and (c) assisting in curriculum development and administrative assignments.

The appointee is expected to commence work around May 2016, in preparation for the start of teaching in September 2016.

Application Procedure
Please send full curriculum vitae together with copies of qualification documents, a publication list and/or selected abstracts, recent teaching-related information such as teaching evaluations, and at least three references by email.

Applications will be considered until the posts are filled.