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International House: Assistant Director of Resident Engagement (USA)

“JobAssistant Director of Resident Engagement, International House, Berkeley, CA, USA. Deadline: open until filled.

You will be part of a team that is integral to the overall Resident Experience and that directly supports International House in achieving its mission. The Resident Life and Intercultural Development Office (RIO) team plans and executes a 12-month residential program that aims at increasing cultural intelligence (CQ), and intercultural leadership skills within the resident and I-House communities.

The Assistant Director of Resident Engagement leads the development and execution of resident programs to foster an inclusive and engaged I-House community. This role uses data-driven approaches to measure impact, track engagement, and continuously enhance resident experiences. This position supervises professional staff and student leaders, provides training and guidance, and plays a strategic role in shaping the residents’ experience. Evening and weekend hours are required as part of event and program support.

U York: Lecturers in Psychology (UK)

“JobLecturers in Psychology, University of York, York, England, UK. Deadline: 5 September 2025.

The University of York wishes to appoint two Lecturers (on “Academic, Research and Teaching” contracts). They are looking for outstanding candidates who will conduct cutting edge psychological research that complements and extends key strategic growth areas within the Department. These areas include cognitive, affective and social neuroscience, social psychology and intergroup relations, cross-cultural psychology, and media psychology. They are also keen to hear from individuals whose research has clear potential for (or has already demonstrated) societal impact. The candidate must also be able to contribute to teaching in their BPS-accredited BSc and MSci Psychology programmes and/or MSc programmes, including project supervision in popular areas such as social psychology, mental health and cognitive neuroscience.

UCL: Digital Intercultural Communication (UK)

“JobLecturer in Digital Intercultural Communication, University College London, England, UK. Deadline: 21 August 2025.

The post-holder will contribute to Masters, PhD and other programmes and research, knowledge exchange and consultancy activities in the International Centre for Intercultural Studies and in the Department of Culture, Communication and Media at University College London. Alongside the demonstration of a broad theoretical and practical understanding of intercultural communication, the post-holder will have knowledge and expertise in Digital Intercultural Communication. We are seeking a candidate who not only engages critically with issues of culture and communication in digital contexts but also demonstrates a robust understanding of digital technologies, including current and emerging tools, platforms and digital environments. The candidate will take a lead in developing this aspect of the MA Intercultural Communication. They will also play a significant role in the planning and development of the International Centre for Intercultural Studies. This post is available from 1st September 2025.

With a completed PhD in Language and Intercultural Communication, or closely relevant subject areas, you will also have a track-record of relevant and high-quality research publications for inclusion in Research Excellence Framework assessments.

American U in Cairo: International Programs and Services (Egypt)

“JobSenior Director of International Programs and Services Office, American University of Cairo, Egypt. Deadline: 21 August 2025.

Reporting to the Associate Provost for Enrollment Management, the senior director promotes the global visibility of the AUC by implementing internationalization initiatives. The senior director oversees the day-to-day management of partnerships, institutional relationships and cooperation contracts with international universities and other institutions all over the world for the purpose of globalization. He or She enhances the international student’s experience at the AUC by launching the international students’ engagement plans to ensure the integration of international students within the AUC student body. The senior director oversees the exchange and study abroad program for AUC students to ensure the diversification of the international experience offered. He or She provides leadership and direction for International Programs and Services (IPSO) to deepen student knowledge and direct experience of the world and help them develop intercultural sensitivity. The job holder oversees the incoming faculty- led short study abroad programs at the AUC and ensures their integration within the AUC community to further enhance internationalization. He or She oversees market analysis, strategy formulation, annual planning, and implementation and evaluation of recruitment activities for study abroad and exchange students. This shall aim at increasing the number of international students, hence, promote for more internationalization of the AUC. He or She supports the Associate Provost for Enrollment Management in promoting academic collaborations like dual and joint degrees with faculty from other universities

Monash U: Lecturer in Linguistics (Australia)

“JobLecturer in Linguistics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Deadline: 11 August 2025.

Monash University’s Linguistics program is globally recognized for its innovative and impactful research. They seek a Lecturer who will contribute to this dynamic environment through original and collaborative research, high-quality publications, securing research funding, and PhD supervision. With expertise in general linguistics and a strong research track record in health communication, you will enhance the School’s strengths in Linguistics, Intercultural communication, and Health and Medical Humanities. In this role, you will coordinate and teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, developing engaging curricula in health communication, multilingualism, intercultural communication, and sociolinguistics.

As the successful candidate, you will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across education and service sectors. You will bring analytical expertise and manuscript preparation skills, underpinned by a proven track record of refereed research publications. Your experience in tertiary-level teaching, curriculum development, and student engagement is key. In addition, you will demonstrate a commitment to scholarly research and a collegial approach to teamwork. Your expertise will enhance established research strengths in Linguistics, including health communication with a focus on multilingual populations and intercultural capabilities, multilingual language practices, linguistic justice, and the role of language in social cohesion.

Marist U: Associate Director, Marist Italy (Italy)

“JobAssociate Director, Marist Italy, Marist University, Florence, Italy. Deadline: 23 August 2025.

The Associate Director will assist the Interim Director of Marist Italy to manage branch campus operations. Major duties will include supporting day-to-day operations, developing office procedures and schedules, bookkeeping, and developing and helping to lead high impact educational experiences including internships, a lecture series, senior seminar, the honors program, and community engagement.

Applicants must be European Union (EU) citizens or have prior and ongoing permission to work in Italy – visa sponsorship is not possible at this time.

Global Cities: Education Program Manager (USA)

“JobEducation Program Manager, Global Cities, Inc., New York, NY, USA. Deadline: open until filled; posted 12 July 2025.

The Global Cities seeks an experienced, creative, and tech-savvy Education Program Manager to join its team of accomplished educators who design and implement the Global Scholars virtual exchange program. As part of Global Cities’ collaborative and innovative team, they apply a diverse skillset to create student-centered, project-based curricula, teacher professional development, and a lively e-classroom environment for young people worldwide. Their responsibilities also include liaising with Global Scholars classroom teachers, school leaders, and education district/ministry officials, and contributing insights to initiatives for all K-12 educators interested in integrating global competency into their curriculum and instruction.

Global Cities, Inc., a Program of Bloomberg Philanthropies, promotes skills that today’s youth require for citizenship in tomorrow’s world. Global Cities has extensive experience using technology to forge connections among students and educators that promote learning, including through Global Scholars, our signature virtual exchange program for public school students. Through the program, students ages 10 to 13 engage in constructive dialogue with peers across the globe in e-classrooms. Their posts, replies, and digital projects are primary texts for them to learn about other cities and perspectives, and how to solve the shared global issue they are studying. Currently, Global Scholars connects over 10,400 students and more than 500 educators in 546 cities around the world.

In addition to operating Global Scholars, Global Cities has conducted research that demonstrates that direct peer-to-peer connections develop the knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors that constitute global competency. What we have learned is relevant to all educators working to ensure every child has access to education that will prepare them for success in a globalized world, and we have an ambitious agenda to share this learning with the next generation of K-12 teachers. To learn more, please visit: https://www.globalcities.org/

U Jyväskylä: Intercultural Communication (Finland)

“JobUniversity Teacher in Intercultural Communication, University of Jyväskylä, Finland. Deadline: 3 August 2025.

The University Teacher’s position is allocated to the discipline of Intercultural Communication in the Department of Language and Communication Studies. The department provides high quality, research-based academic education in language and communication studies.

The University Teacher will be a part of a team responsible for research and education in the field of Intercultural Communication. The teaching takes place in the international MA degree programme Language, Globalization and Intercultural Communication and the study module in Intercultural Communication. The contents of the teaching modules deal for example with themes related to critical approaches to diversity in organizational communication, dynamics of migration, technology-mediated communication across contexts, issues related to intergroup communication, discourses of power, and both qualitative and quantitative methodology.

University Teachers are required to have a relevant master’s degree. The duties, qualification requirements and language skills of a University Teacher are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. Excellent proficiency in English is required in this position.

In addition, the following skills and achievements are regarded as merits: (i) experience in teaching, (ii) pedagogical training, (iii) development of teaching materials, (iv) other merits in teaching, (v) other skills and achievements relevant to the task of the University Teacher, and (vi) collaboration possibilities in teaching within the broader structure of the department. Research (vii) in one of the core research areas of the department or at their crossroads is also considered a merit (see https://www.jyu.fi/en/humsoc/kivi/research-at-kivi).

U Southern Denmark: Journalism &/or International Politics (Denmark)

“JobFull Professorships in Journalism and/or International Politics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark. Deadline: 1 August 2025.

The Department of Political Science and Public Management, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, invites applications for a number of permanent professorships in political science and journalism as of March 1, 2026, or as agreed. With this call, the department is looking for strong profiles that can contribute to the department’s research section in either Journalism or International and Regional Politics.

Successful applicants must be able and willing to take a leading role in realizing the department’s four strategic objectives to:

  • produce high-quality and original research
  • build a sustainable portfolio of attractive, research-based study programmes
  • strengthen the outreach of our research and our focus on high societal relevance
  • secure a motivating and inspiring work environment for all employees.The department values a diversity of competences and profiles. The expectations for a full professorship at the department are described in the Scholarly Qualification Matrix – REEAD for the Department of Political Science and Public Management. Based on the criteria in the Scholarly Qualification Matrix – REEAD, the applicants must present a clear academic profile. By academic profile, the department understands the combined quality of research, education, external funding, academic citizenship, and dissemination.

    The successful applicants will be affiliated with the department’s research section for International and Regional Politics (IRP) or Journalism. The applicant is expected to outline how their academic profile and future research plans contribute to the strategy and current activities in one of these units.

U Westminster: Research Fellow: The Crisis of Migration Discourse (UK)

“JobResearch Fellow, School of Media and Communication, University of Westminster, Harrow campus, UK. Deadline: 22 July 2025.

The post holder will be based at the Harrow campus, School of Media and Communication, University of Westminster. However, hybrid working arrangements are supported. The post holder should also be prepared to occasionally travel to locations in the UK as needed for fieldwork, or to other locations in the EU for collaboration with project partners and participation in academic and knowledge exchange events.

A Research Fellow is wanted to join the British-based team of a CHANSE /AHRC awarded research project on “The Crisis of Migration Discourse: Towards a Participatory New Lexicon of Migration” (CMD). CMD engages with the impact of discourses and policies that construct migration through the lens of crises on people using unauthorised routes to enter the EU and the UK and are as a result illegalised. To do so, CMD posits illegalised migrants as agents of change working with them to impact the current narratives on migration and related practices and to enhance intercultural exchanges. The project is carried out in three successive modules across five European countries (Italy, France, Denmark, Spain, and the United Kingdom). Part of the project is to develop, test and disseminate educational resources in the form of a toolkit for action and a training programme to enhance the intercultural competence of stakeholders working in the above-specified fields.

The role offers an opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary, international research environment, contributing to innovative approaches in migration discourse analysis and participatory knowledge production. The post holder will be part of the UK based team and their work will focus primarily on working with researchers in the UK and in Italy.

The ideal candidate should have a strong academic background in migration studies, with expertise in critical discourse analysis and participatory research methods. They should be proficient in analysing migration narratives, policy and public discourses through a critical lens. The postholder will be able to take the initiative to develop research objectives and to collaborate with principal and co-investigators in ensuring that research activities and research goals are carried out according to the aims and objectives of the project.

In addition to these core requirements, desirable skills include proficiency in languages other than English (such as Italian or Arabic) which would enhance engagement with diverse communities and sources.