Category: Job Ads

Trinity College Dublin: International Relations (Ireland)

“JobTeaching Fellow in International Relations, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Deadline: 10 April 2025.

The Department of Political Science, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy is seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in International Relations, to commence on 1st August 2025.

The Department of Political Science wishes to make a Teaching Fellow appointment with a special focus on contributing to the development of our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in international relations. In particular, this includes co-supervision of advanced research projects to be completed by an increasing number of undergraduate students in Political Science, as well as further developing the quality of our research-led undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The Teaching Fellow should also be prepared to teach, or to contribute to teaching general political science modules and modules in research design and/or quantitative research methods.

PeaceNexus Foundation: Senior Program Officer (Switzerland)

“JobSenior Program Officer, PeaceNexus Foundation, Prangins, Switzerland. Deadline: 14 April 2025.

The PeaceNexus Foundation is looking for a Senior Programme Officer (SPO) to join our International
Programme team. They are looking for a candidate who has hands-on understanding of peacebuilding, a track record in supporting organisational change processes in an advisory capacity and experience supporting the uptake of conflict sensitivity in the humanitarian, development or environmental sectors. Reporting to both the Conflict sensitivity Lead and the Organisational Development Lead, the SPO will contribute to the accompaniment of a diverse portfolio of international actors and to programme and knowledge management functions. English essential, French or Russian desirable

Missouri Southern State U: Executive Director of International Education (USA)

“JobExecutive Director of International Education, Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO, USA. Deadline: 26 April 2025.

Reporting to the President, the Executive Director of International Education will provide strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the institution’s international education initiatives. This role involves overseeing international partnerships, study abroad programs, global engagement, and cross-cultural initiatives, while ensuring alignment with institutional goals and objectives. The Executive Director will also play a key role in fostering global awareness in an academic environment, supporting faculty, staff, and students in their international endeavors.

U Mass Amherst: Assistant Director of Global Launch (USA)

“JobAssistant Director of Global Launch, International Programs, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, MA. Deadline: 18 May 2025.

The Assistant Director of Global Launch provides leadership and oversight for the UMass Amherst Global Launch programs. The Assistant Director leads recruitment, enrollment and program development and management in consultation with the Executive Director of Global Education, and student support and success initiatives with the Director of Student Success Academic Programs.

U Manchester: International Business (UK)

“JobLecturer or Senior Lecturer in International Business, University of Manchester, Manchester, England, UK. Deadline: 14 April 2025.

Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in International Business at Alliance Manchester Business School. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research at the highest level, publish it in top-tier journals, attract research funding, teach at Undergraduate and/or Postgraduate levels in International Business and related subject areas, and where suitable take on leadership roles.

The post is based within the International Business Research group, which is composed of internationally renowned researchers. The research conducted by successful candidates will complement existing areas of expertise and specialism of the group, which currently include global market and non-market strategies, innovation-technology-knowledge, sustainable development and emerging markets, global corporate governance, and IB and institutional environments. The Alliance Manchester Business School is home to numerous research institutes, it facilitates and promotes cross-disciplinary research.

Western Kentucky U: Advisor, Global Learning (USA)

“JobAdvisor, Global Learning, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, USA. Deadline: 27 March 2025.

Global Learning and International Affairs at Western Kentucky University is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team as the Advisor, Global Learning. The overall responsibilities of the successful candidate will include but are not limited to:

  • Facilitates academic and cultural advising in various modalities (individual, virtual, group, peer to peer mentoring, email);
  • Provides follow-up and support for students throughout their global learning experience starting from the exploration stage through completion of a program and beyond;
  • Guides students on how to leverage their international experience for future success;
  • Cultivates strong working relationships with campus departments, program providers, and partner institutions;
  • Contributes to overall program marketing, recruitment, and outreach initiatives through informational events and presentations;
  • Compiles and analyze data on students participating in global learning initiatives;
  • Assist with training and development of student employees and Global Learning Ambassadors.

Northeastern U: Assistant Director Global First-Year Programs (USA)

“JobAssistant Director, Global First-Year Programs – London Scholars, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA. Deadline: open until filled; posted 24 February 2025.

The primary role of the Assistant Director – Global Network First-Year Programs – London Scholars is to provide quality customer service to students and parents (both prospective and committed). Through excellent verbal and written communication, the Assistant Director plays a key role in ensuring that Northeastern University (NU) is responding to prospective and current students’ and parents’ needs thoroughly, professionally, and proactively. The Assistant Director will practice active listening, empathy, and professionalism when responding to requests.

The Assistant Director – Global Network First-Year Programs – London Scholars is expected to maintain a working knowledge of applicable NU programs to answer all inquiries with confidence and ease, to provide high-level triage for unique and ad hoc inquiries, escalating as appropriate, and to take proactive steps to enhance existing protocols and systems of daily communication. In addition to providing excellent customer service, the position supports event planning and performs general administrative tasks. This role will support the London Scholars Program and the efforts of the Associate Director – Global Network First-Year Program – London Scholars to develop strong relationships with Northeastern University London campus partners.

As a part of the Global Network First-Year Programs team, the Assistant Director will participate in rotating Emergency Phone duties with other team members during the academic year. This will include triage and response to emergency issues outside of office hours; escalating issues as appropriate to management; and managing any escalated student/parent problems or concerns before arrival, upon arrival, and regarding the transition to Northeastern University.

The Assistant Director – Global Network First-Year Programs – London Scholars will also be responsible for developing and maintaining a strong working relationship with the Global First-Year Programs Customer Service team and gaining knowledge of the customer service protocols and systems in place to support communication with prospective and enrolled London Scholars and their families.

U Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: International Training & Programming (USA)

“JobInternational Training and Programming Specialist – International Student and Scholar Services, Illinois International – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL. Deadline: 20 March 2025.

International Student and Scholar Services at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has an opening for an International Training and Programming Specialist. International Student and Scholar Services is committed to providing culturally sensitive services of the highest quality. They strive to create an environment that is conducive to a successful educational, personal, and professional experience. They serve our international population and campus units through advising, immigration services, programming, advocacy, and outreach. There are 15,000 international students and scholars at the University.

Serve the campus community by creating and providing training and materials to enhance the collective intercultural competency of University of Illinois faculty, staff, and students and by creating and coordinating programming for international students and scholars to enhance their international educational experience.

Hong Kong Baptist U: Research Assistant Professor: East-West Cultural Exchanges (Hong Kong)

“JobResearch Assistant Professor: East-West Cultural Exchanges, Sustainable Global and Local Development, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong. Deadline: 15 March 2025.

The vision is to inspire students for success and build a better society through engaged social science. Continuing investment in new talent, HKBU is now seeking Research Assistant Professors to contribute to the five Faculty Niche Research Areas. Successful candidates will be housed in one of 12 discipline-based Departments (Chinese Language & Literature; Education & Psychology; English Language & Literature; Geography; Government & International Studies; History; Humanities & Creative Writing; Religion & Philosophy; Social Work; Sociology; Sports & Health Sciences; and Translation, Interpreting & Intercultural Studies) under 4 Academies (Chinese, History, Religion & Philosophy; Language & Culture; Geography, Sociology & International Studies; and Wellness & Human Development).

This research theme investigates the dynamic interactions between East and West, focusing on how cultural exchanges contribute to sustainable development. It explores topics such as cross-cultural dialogue, economic and environmental cooperation, and the role of cultural diplomacy in fostering mutual understanding. The appointees are expected to conduct original research in one or more indicative theme areas and contribute to department-based teaching.

U Detroit Mercy: Executive Director of China Programs (USA/China)

“JobExecutive Director of China Programs, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI and Hubei, China. Deadline: 16 March 2025.

The Executive Director of China Programs oversees the University of Detroit Mercy’s academic programs with partner institutions in China. The director also negotiates and implements agreements with partner institutions and works to expand programs in those and other Chinese universities. The position reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Vice President of Joint Programs and Initiatives will direct this individual.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, among others:

  • Serve as an academic Vice-Dean of the Hubei University of Technology/UDM joint institute, also known as Detroit Green Technology Institute (DGTI).
  • Travel to China regularly, depending on need, for a minimum of 1-2 months, once or twice a year, with opportunities to teach in China.
  • Manage recruitment, hiring, and orientation of instructors for the China programs and work with the Colleges to coordinate teaching assignments.
  • Work closely with the University’s Vice President for Joint Programs and Initiatives.
  • Work with the University’s Vice President for Joint Programs and Initiatives on negotiating and implementing agreements with Chinese universities.
  • Support the success of courses taught for China programs through regular review, support of instructors, and addressing concerns.
  • Develop and distribute a faculty handbook for faculty teaching in the China programs.