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Research Fellow – United Nations University (Barcelona)

Research Fellow – UNU-GCM
REFERENCE NO.: 2015/UNU/GCM/PSA/RF/64
LOCATION: Barcelona, Spain
CLOSING DATE: 2015•11•15
Organizational Unit: UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM)

United Nations University objectives
The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate teaching, capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The mission of UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States.

UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM)
The United Nations University Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM) in Barcelona is a Research Centre focusing on the key areas of globalization, culture, and mobility.As such, it follows a structured research focus on globalization, culture, and mobility through the implementation of key research programmes. These include a focus on the Western and Eastern Mediterranean on both shores, as well as on the global north and south. Research programmes underway and in the pipeline at UNU-GCM focus on migration, media and intercultural dialogue; statelessness, and transcontinental migration; female agency, mobility, and sociocultural change; migration and crisis; diasporas: and peoples, places, and cultures.

Research programmes comprise a series of inter-related research projects, undertaken by Research Fellows, each with specific outputs that aim to inform policymaking, to contribute to existing scholarship in the relevant areas, to act as a resource for the UN system and to work in partnership with wider academic and non-academic communities locally and globally. UNU-GCM actively supports the dissemination of knowledge and information through a variety of publications and visual means. Research Fellows engage actively in a range of projects to be agreed with the Director aimed at producing and disseminating cutting-edge knowledge, as well as at informing the formation of policy. They actively take part in the UNU Migration Network (migration.unu.edu)

UNU-GCM seeks applications for a Research Fellow with expertise in the broad areas specified above. Our preference will be for a researcher with expertise in legal and/or political issues relating to migration, media and mobility.

Responsibilities
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Director of UNU-GCM, the successful candidate shall be closely involved in the planning and implementation of research programmes in the relevant thematic areas of UNU-GCM. This will include the following tasks:
• Attend meetings and discussions with key people related to the research projects and activities.
• Assume responsibility for the administrative duties relating to the research activities undertaken, liaising as necessary with colleagues at the Institute and un UNU Headquarters.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate the effectiveness of research workshops and other activities.
• Identify, compile, and undertake review of published and unpublished documents.
• Contribute regularly to the research outputs of UNU-GCM as agreed with the Director.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of research data.
• Prepare drafts and final reports of related research projects for publication.
• Disseminate research publications locally and internationally in a variety of formats to be agreed with the Director.
• Collaborate on project planning and project administration.
• Be fully involved in the various research activities, meetings, and other work of the Institute.
• Be involved and assist in organizing capacity building activities, workshops, and conferences in the relevant research programmes of the Institute.
• Undertake supervision of postgraduate and postdoctoral candidates in the Institute.
• Reside full-time in Barcelona for the duration of the contract; some international travel may be required.
• Assist the Director in liaising with potential donors and collaborators for the Institute.
• Be proactive in seeking external funding for agreed research projects that fall within the scope of UNU-GCM’s research programmes.
• Show evidence of having identified and applied for relevant external funding to support research undertaken in the course of carrying out duties at UNU-GCM.
• Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the Director.

Required qualifications and experience
• A PhD degree in the Humanities or Social Sciences, such as Law, Political Science, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Sociology, Geography, Media and Communications, Economics, Human Rights, or a related discipline on a topic that directly addresses questions of culture and mobility in the contemporary world; preference will be for applicants with expertise in legal and/or political theory (questions of citizenship, refugees, asylum, borders, etc.) relating to mobility, migration and/or media.
• At least two (2) to three (3) years of progressively responsible relevant postgraduate work experience.
• Be familiar with interdisciplinary research methodologies and conceptual frameworks.
• Have a sound record of scholarly publication of the above mentioned research areas.
• Have experience of working in think tanks and writing policy reports.
• Have experience in conference organization and maintaining relations with external organizations working in the areas of mobility and culture will be an advantage.
• Some administrative experience is required, since the post includes responsibilities relating to the administration of the research projects.
• Good knowledge and hands-on experience in the use of MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Be proactive, imaginative and dynamic, willing to engage fully in the work of the Institute and to work in a team, being involved with all aspects of the Institute’s work, as well as to produce research scholarship and policy reports of the highest level that fit into overarching research programme areas.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills, with proficiency in both oral and written English and a working knowledge of Spanish are required. Knowledge of other United Nations official languages is an asset.
• Good team player with strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Remuneration
Remuneration will commensurate with candidate’s experience. The position carries a salary in the range of EUR 3,500 to EUR 4,235 per month. There are no other financial allowances of benefits.

The successful candidate will be responsible for arranging their tax liabilities, taking into account the fact that the contract signed with UNU will categorize them as a freelancer under Spanish Law. The salary on offer from UNU includes coverage for the cost of this status.

Duration of contract
This is a full-time employment on a one (1) year Personnel Service Agreement (PSA) contract with UNU-GCM, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory work performance. The combined duration of appointments shall not exceed six (6) years.

This is a locally recruited post; no relocation expenses or allowances apply. The successful candidate will be employed under a local contract and will not hold international civil servant status nor be a “staff member” as defined in the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations. UNU does not sponsor a working visa for this position.

Applications from suitably qualified women candidates are particularly encouraged.

Starting date
It is expected that the appointee will take up the position on 15 January 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter, subject to negotiation.

N.B.: The working language of UNU is English

Eastern Michigan University job ad: Intercultura/Interracial Communication

Asst. Professor of Intercultural and Interracial Communication
Eastern Michigan University

The Department of Communication, Media, and Theatre Arts at Eastern Michigan University is seeking candidates for a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in intercultural and interracial communication.

The successful candidate will bring strong teaching and scholarly expertise in intercultural and interracial communication, and join a faculty committed to social justice through the scholarship and pedagogy of effective communication in a variety of social, personal, and professional settings.  In addition to teaching undergraduate intercultural and interracial communication courses, the appointment may also include teaching and developing undergraduate and graduate courses related to the candidate’s qualifications.

The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in relevant scholarly work as well as department, university, and other professional service.  Review of applications will begin December 1, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.

Complete applications should be submitted online and will include a letter of interest addressing qualifications and ability to fulfill the responsibilities, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.  Minimum qualifications: PhD in communication with concentration in intercultural/interracial communication and two years of teaching experience.

ABDs will be considered but candidates are required to complete their doctoral degree by the time of hire.

Questions about this posting may be directed to Dr. Donald Ritzenhein.

EMU is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, seven miles east of Ann Arbor. Eastern Michigan University is nationally recognized for its diverse student body and serves many multicultural communities in southeast Michigan.  In addition, EMU is adjacent to several cultural museums including: Arab American National Museum, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Holocaust Memorial Center, and the Polish Art Center.

Kansas State University job ad: Social Change

Assistant Professor in Communication Studies at Kansas State University

Continuing our growth, the Department of Communication Studies at Kansas State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure track, nine-month appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning
August 2016. We seek a researcher with expertise in the communicative processes and practices of social change, advocacy, or community organizing. This scholar’s work can address these processes and practices in a variety of contexts, such as organizational, intercultural, or political. Preference will be given to candidates who
approach their work from multiple methodologies, assume a critical perspective in their research, demonstrate a history or potential of securing external research funding, and/or pursue research that is
international in scope.

The successful candidate will contribute to K-State’s Vision 2025 goal of being a top-50 research university by 2025 (k-state.edu/2025) in a number of ways: by carrying out a vibrant program of engaged research; by contributing to the department’s reputation for teaching excellence in teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses; by advising graduate and undergraduate students; and by providing service to the department, university, and community. Candidates should have the Ph.D. in communication or a related field in hand by August 2016.

The Department of Communication Studies offers masters’ and bachelors’ degrees in communication and rhetorical studies. We offer four specialized tracks at the undergraduate level: Political Communication,
Organizational Communication, Legal Communication, and Relational Communication. The department makes a strong commitment to civic  engagement and public deliberation through the internationally recognized Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy, as well as our graduate certificate in Dialogue, Deliberation, and Public Engagement. In addition to producing quality research and innovative teaching, we take pride in our students who compete on nationally competitive debate, orensics, and mock trial teams.

The department is located at Kansas State’s Manhattan campus, home to more than 24,000 students. In 2015, Kansas State University achieved record highs in fundraising and external grant awards while also
enhancing the diversity of its student body. Additionally, Kansas State is recognized for its commitment to engaged scholarship and has the Carnegie Foundation’s Elective Classification on Community Engagement.
A part of the scenic Flint Hills region some 100 miles west of Kansas City, Manhattan is the fastest growing city in Kansas, earning livability.com‘s top ranking for best college town in the U.S., Forbes’ ranking in 2011 as the best small city in the U.S. for business and careers, and glassdoor.com‘s ranking second in 2015 among top
universities for which to work.

Please apply by sending (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vita, (3) teaching evaluations, (4) evidence of scholarly activity and (5) names and contact information for three professional references to commstudies@k-state.edu or by mail to Cassie Hall, Department of Communication Studies, 129 Nichols Hall, 702 Mid-Camps Drive South, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506.

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Greg Paul.

Kansas State University is an AA/EEO employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees. A background check is required. Screening of applications will begin November 13, 2015, and continue until the position is filled.

This institution offers benefits to same-sex partners.

San Diego State University job ad: Intercultural Communication (CA)

Position Announcement
Assistant Professor of Intercultural Communication
San Diego State University

The School of Communication at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Intercultural Communication at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in Fall 2016. The selected candidate will be primarily responsible for teaching courses in Intercultural Communication at the undergraduate and graduate level. The ability to teach additional courses within the general communication major, such as interpersonal communication, performance studies, organizational communication, or rhetoric is preferred. Applicants from all research methodologies are encouraged to apply. Candidates should possess a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and research, including the scholar-teacher model. Evidence of, or the potential for, external funding is preferred but not required. A Ph.D. (or other doctoral degree) is required for appointment at the Assistant Professor level; a doctorate in Communication is preferred although related degrees or areas of study will be considered.  Salary is competitive and based on experience.

SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all.  SDSU is seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups.

Interested candidates must apply via Interfolio. Screening of applications will begin October 15, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.

Requests for additional information should be directed to:
Dr. Kurt Lindemann, Search Chair
School of Communication
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4560

Université de Montréal job ad: Organizational Communication

Assistant Professor in Organizational Communication at Université de Montréal

The Département de communication is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Organizational Communication.

Responsibilities
The appointed candidate will be expected to teach at all three levels of the curriculum, supervise graduate students, engage in ongoing research and publication, and contribute to the academic life and reputation of the University.

Requirements
– Ph.D. in communication (or near completion), or in a related field.
– Evidence of dynamism and creativity in teaching and pedagogy.
– Candidates are expected to demonstrate how their research contribute to the intellectual debates within organizational communication and within their area of specialization. Moreover, they should demonstrate their ability to both engage with and diversify existing expertise in research and teaching in the Department.
– Proficiency in the French language
Linguistic Policy : Université de Montréal is a Québec university with an international reputation. French is the language of instruction. To renew its teaching faculty, the University is intensively recruiting the world’s best specialists. In accordance with the institution’s language policy, Université de Montréal provides support for newly-recruited faculty to attain proficiency in French.

Salary
Université de Montréal offers a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits.

Starting Date
On or after June 1st, 2016.

Constitution of application
– The application must include the following documents :
– a cover letter
– a curriculum vitæ
– copies of recent publications and research
– evidence of teaching effectiveness
– a statement of research interests
– a statement of teaching interests
– Three letters of recommendation are also to be sent directly to the Department Chair by the referees.

Deadline
Application and letters of recommendation must be sent to the Department Chair by November 9th, 2015 at the following address :
Thierry Bardini, Chair
Département de communication
Faculté des arts et des sciences
Université de Montréal
C. P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville
Montréal (QC) H3C 3J7

Confidentiality
The Université de Montréal application process allows all regular professors in the Department to have access to all documents unless the applicant explicitly states in her or his cover letter that access to the application should be limited to the selection committee. This restriction on accessibility will be lifted if the applicant is invited for an interview.

Equal Access Employment Program
Université de Montréal promotes diversity in its workforce and encourages members of visible and ethnic minorities as well as women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities to apply.

Immigration Requirements
We invite all qualified candidates to apply at Université de Montréal. However, in accordance with immigration requirements in Canada, please note that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

University of Colorado-Boulder job ad

The Department of Communication in the College of Media, Communication and Information at the University of Colorado-Boulder invites applicants for a tenure-track, assistant or associate professor position with expertise in the study of Difference, Disagreement, or Conflict in Interaction in one of the following communication contexts: community, cultural/intercultural, interpersonal, environment, political, or mediated. A PhD in Communication or a closely related field that includes training in the analysis of discourse or interaction is required at the time of appointment, as is a record of excellence in teaching and research. We are looking for applicants who study practices and processes of interaction in actual contexts, and, potentially, are engaged in intervening and designing them.

The position involves 40% research, 40% teaching (i.e. 2 courses per semester) and 20% service, and it will start August 2016.  Salary will be commensurate with the level of experience. To apply candidates should submit a letter or application, a current CV, a copy of 1-2 published articles, evidence of teaching excellence, and contact information (email address and phone) for three qualified reviewers.  Applications are accepted electronically, position number F02924.

Review of applications will begin October 23rd, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, letters of recommendation will be due no later than October 27th, 2015. Additional questions may be emailed to Professor Cindy White, Search Chair.

The College of Media, Communication and Information is the first new college at CU in 53 years. CMCI is at the forefront of the revolution in communication and digital technology, and is a distinctive, collaborative, interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial enterprise where students engage with world-class faculty to learn, create and analyze media content in all its many forms.  CMCI is establishing a new standard for teaching and scholarship in communication, media and information, and we are seeking faculty to join our growing enterprise and who can contribute to building a diverse educational environment through research, teaching, and/or service.

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator.

Kent State University job ads: Global Communication

Two Tenure Track Assistant Professor Positions at Kent State University

The School of Communication Studies at Kent State University invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor.  Applicants for the first position must have a strong program
of research focusing on Health Communication (Position #996999). Applicants with a secondary focus in Global Communication or Organizational Communication are highly desirable.  Applicants for the
second position must have a strong program of research focusing on Global Communication (Position #989517).  Applicants with a secondary focus in Organizational Communication, Health Communication, or Mediated/Mass Communication are highly desirable.  Both tenure-track faculty members will have the opportunity to be involved and teach in the undergraduate and graduate programs in the School of Communication Studies in their respective areas.

The School is one of four in the College of Communication and Information, led by Dean Amy Reynolds.  The School has 16 full-time faculty members at the Kent Campus and administrative support including
marketing, technology, and international program coordinators.  The school also has 7 full-time faculty members at Regional Campuses. The School of Communication Studies serves approximately 850 undergraduate majors and 60 graduate students.  Academic programs include an undergraduate major with six concentration areas (applied, interpersonal, organizational, health, public/mediated, and global
communication), a social and behavioral science oriented M.A. program, a dual MA/MBA program, and a college-wide Ph.D. program.

Kent State is a comprehensive graduate and undergraduate, residential, Carnegie Doctoral Research Extensive University. It is located in Kent, Ohio, within 45 minutes of Cleveland, Akron and Youngstown. The University is the third largest in Ohio, with an enrollment of about 41,000 students.  Kent State University is ranked by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching among the nation’s top 74 public high-research universities, and ranked in the coveted first-tier of U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 edition of Best Colleges.  Kent State University is identified by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the Great Colleges to work for 2015.

We expect an employment start date of August, 2016.  The Ph.D. or equivalent is expected by the start of the semester of employment.  If the degree is not yet completed, the new hire will be initially at the
level of Instructor, and on a term basis.  Applicants should possess excellent publication and teaching credentials commensurate with years of experience. A strong commitment to academic and community service is also desired.  Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience.  Kent State University offers benefits to same-sex and different sex domestic partners.

A letter of interest, vitae, three letters of recommendation, copies of (or links to) 2-3 representative published articles or chapters, a teaching philosophy, and any other information the candidate deems
relevant should be submitted online. The letter of interest should indicate a primary research interest area and linkages to any of the desired secondary research interest areas.

For more information, please contact Dr. Paul Haridakis, Search Committee Chair. Screening of applicants will begin December 1 and continue until the position is filled.

Kent State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse community. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Universität der Bundeswehr München job ad

Universität der Bundeswehr München announces the vacancy of a Professorship in “Education with a Special Focus on International Comparative and Intercultural Education Research.” The professorship is based in the University’s department of education providing BA and MA courses in education. Both courses concentrate on aspects of intercultural education, media education as well as adult education. Universität der Bundeswehr München is a civic university designed for the provision of degree courses to future officers of the German army (Bundeswehr).

Munich job ad

In der Fakultät für Humanwissenschaften ist zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt die folgende Professur zu besetzen:
W3-Professur für Erziehungswissenschaft mit dem Schwerpunkt international vergleichende und interkulturelle Bildungsforschung

Die Fakultät bietet aktuell BA- und MA-Studiengänge in der Bildungswissenschaft, Psychologie und Sportwissenschaft an. Die ausgeschriebene Professur trägt in der Lehre primär zum BA-Studiengang „Bildungswissenschaft“ und zum MA-Studiengang „Bildungswissenschaft, insbesondere interkulturelle, Medien- und Erwachsenenbildung“ bei.

Der Stelleninhaber/Die Stelleninhaberin soll die Bereiche der international vergleichenden und der interkulturellen Bildungsforschung in Lehre und Forschung vertreten. Im Fokus der Professur stehen die international vergleichende, theoretische und empirische Analyse von Bildungsprozessen sowie der synchrone und diachrone Vergleich zwischen verschiedenen Bildungssystemen und deren bildungstheoretischer Einbettung im internationalen Raum. Darüber hinaus erforscht der Stelleninhaber/die Stelleninhaberin Voraussetzungen von Bildungsprozessen unter Gesichtspunkten von Heterogenität, Mobilität und Übergangsprozessen. Einschlägige theoretische Arbeiten auf einem oder mehreren dieser Gebiete sowie hervorragend ausgewiesene empirische Forschungserfahrungen in qualitativer und/oder quantitativer Sozialforschung sind Voraussetzung.

Die Bewerberin/Der Bewerber hat Lehre im BA-Studiengang „Bildungswissenschaft“ und im MA-Studiengang „Bildungswissenschaft, insbesondere interkulturelle, Medien- und Erwachsenenbildung“ zu erbringen. Vorausgesetzt werden eine Habilitation oder habilitationsäquivalente Leistungen, exzellente Leistungen in der Forschung und eine ambitionierte Lehre, einschlägige Publikationen in Fachzeitschriften sowie eine erfolgreiche Einwerbung von Drittmitteln. Der Nachweis von Lehrund Forschungstätigkeit im internationalen Kontext ist erwünscht. Die Bereitschaft zur Mitarbeit in der akademischen Selbstverwaltung wird erwartet.

Die Universität der Bundeswehr München bietet für Offizieranwärter/-innen und Offiziere ein wissenschaftliches Studium an, das im Trimestersystem zu Bachelor- und Masterabschlüssen führt. Das Studium wird durch fächerübergreifende, berufsqualifizierende Anteile des integralen Begleitstudiums studium plus ergänzt.

Die Einstellungsvoraussetzungen und die dienstrechtliche Stellung von Professorinnen und Professoren richten sich nach dem Bundesbeamtengesetz. In das Beamtenverhältnis kann berufen werden, wer am Tag der Ernennung das 50. Lebensjahr noch nicht vollendet hat. Die Universität strebt eine Erhöhung des Anteils von Professorinnen an und fordert deshalb ausdrücklich Wissenschaftlerinnen zur Bewerbung auf. Schwerbehinderte Bewerber und Bewerberinnen werden bei gleicher Qualifikation bevorzugt berücksichtigt.

Bitte richten Sie die üblichen Bewerbungsunterlagen bis zum 15.10.2015 als vertrauliche Personalsache an die Dekanin der Fakultät für Humanwissenschaften der Universität der Bundeswehr München, 85577 Neubiberg.