Category: Job Ads

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.

NHH: Associate Professor of Intercultural Communication (Norway)

“JobAssociate Professor of Intercultural Communication, NHH: Norwegian School of Economics, Bergen, Norway. Deadline: 20 March 2025.

NHH in Bergen, Norway, invites applicants for a position as Associate Professor (førsteamanuensis) in Intercultural Communication at the Department of Professional and Intercultural Communication. The position requires a PhD in intercultural communication, business communication or linguistics with a track record of research within communication in the workplace.

The department’s research and education profiles reflect NHH’s objectives and are focused on modern professional communication in a broad sense within NHH’s subject areas. The department has an active research environment in professional and intercultural communication, and its research profile encompasses terminology, corpora and language resources, specialised translation, intercultural communication and discourse analysis. For further information about the department, please visit our website.

 

Fulbright Commission: Executive Director for Czech Republic

“JobExecutive Director for the Czec h Republic, Fulbright Commission for Educational Exchange, Prague, Czech Republic. Deadline: 1 April 2025.

The J. W. Fulbright Commission for Educational Exchange in the Czech Republic is a binational organization whose mission is to promote mutual understanding by fostering educational and research collaboration between the Czech Republic and the United States. The Commission is a contributory organization of the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports, and administers the Fulbright Program on behalf of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State, facilitating academic and cultural exchange between the two nations. To sustain and advance the success of the Fulbright Program in the Czech Republic, the Commission invites applications for the position of Executive Director.

 

CUHK: Faculty Position, Institute for International Affairs (China)

“JobFaculty position (Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow/Associate Research Fellow/Assistant Research Fellow/Postdoc/Visiting Scholar), Institute for International Affairs, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China. Deadline: 28 March 2025.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Paying close attention to the development of contemporary China and conduct in-depth academic and policy research on international relations, economics, politics, public policy, global affairs, global politics, economics or related issues;

  • Participating in the strategic consulting of think tanks, provide decision-making consulting services for government departments, and write government policy reports;

  • Independently undertaking key project work in relevant professional fields and writing relevant reports or papers;

  • Participating in or leading related activities of the Institute, including academic forums, round table discussions and public lectures;

  • Participating in the exchange and cooperation between the Institute and other research institutions around the world, and completing the special construction work of the Institute and other work related to the Institute.

Coastal Carolina U: Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication (USA)

“JobVisiting Assistant Professor in Communication, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC, USA. Deadline: open until filled; posted 3 February 2025.

Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Communication, or related fields, to begin in August 2025 with the possibility of renewal for up to two years. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, or a closely related discipline. ABD candidates with a clear plan for degree completion prior to May 31, 2026, may be considered. The teaching load is three courses per academic semester and may include face-to-face, hybrid, or distance learning deliveries. They are seeking excellent teacher-scholars who have the ability to teach the department’s foundation courses, including communication theory and communication research. Faculty will also teach courses in their area of expertise. Preference will be given to those whose area of expertise is in Film Studies, Film Production, Social Media, or Intercultural Communication. Faculty are expected to provide high-quality instruction, mentor students, and provide service to the Department, College, and University when appropriate. Visiting faculty are encouraged to maintain an active research agenda.

 

Catawba College: Director of International Studies (USA)

“JobDirector of International Studies, Catawba College, Salisbury, NC, USA. Deadline: 22 April 2025.

The Director of the Glenn and Addie Ketner Center for International Studies provides strategic guidance and expertise to advance Catawba College’s commitment to global education. This position plays a key role in shaping and expanding the College’s portfolio of international study opportunities while ensuring comprehensive, equity-minded support for international students on campus.

The Director oversees the design and delivery of academically rigorous and culturally immersive international programs, including short-term faculty-led trips, semester-long exchanges, and language immersion opportunities. The Director also collaborates closely with faculty, staff, and external partners to ensure that international education initiatives align with Catawba’s mission of holistic student development and academic excellence.

By developing innovative programs and creating a welcoming, supportive environment for international students, the Director fosters global citizenship and prepares all Catawba students to thrive in an interconnected world.