Graduate Institute Geneva: Professor of International History and Politics (Switzerland)

“JobFull Professor of International History and Politics, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva, Switzerland. Deadline: 10 February 2026.

The Geneva Graduate Institute is recruiting a Full Professor of International History and Politics (IHP). The applicants’ PhD and research have to be clearly historical in nature. The applicants must have an outstanding research and teaching track record and have made a significant contribution to their scholarly fields. A public intellectual profile is a plus but not a must.

They are looking for applicants with a broad vision and wide research interests whose work focuses on several of the following fields:

• the history of postcolonial state-building processes; and/or
• the history of transnational/global political violence; and/or
• the history of democratic and/or of authoritarian regimes; and/or
• the history of discrimination, especially racism, in comparative perspective.

Regarding all four fields:

• they will consider all regional specialisations;
• they will only consider applicants who focus on the modern and/or contemporary period.

U Hong Kong: Professor and Head of School of Modern Languages and Cultures (Hong Kong)

“JobProfessor and Head of School of Modern Languages and Cultures, University of Hong Kong,Hong Kong. Deadline: 8 February 2026.

Applications are invited for appointment as Professor and Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures, Faculty of Arts (Ref.: 533833). They are seeking a distinguished scholar with a strong commitment to research, teaching, knowledge exchange, and community-building engagement. This is a prestigious leadership position that would provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to shape the School’s development and take it to new heights. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be of stature equivalent to that of a Full Professor with tenure at a research-intensive institution, to carry out an inspiring vision for the grand challenges of area studies and world languages. The most highly qualified candidates may be considered for appointment with the Chair Professor title.

U Leuven: Applied Linguistics / Intercultural Communication (Belgium)

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Tenure-track professor in Applied Linguistics with a focus on Intercultural Communication, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. Deadline: 19 February 2026.

The Linguistics Research Unit of the Faculty of Arts at KU Leuven is seeking a full-time tenure-track professor (ZAP) in Applied Linguistics: Intercultural Communication. The professorship will commence on 1 September 2026.

They are looking for a motivated lecturer and researcher (m/f/x) to be part of the Linguistics Research Unit and the Faculty of Arts at KU Leuven Brussels. The Linguistics Research Unit, which counts 50 senior and 100 junior researchers, is renowned for its internationally oriented synchronic and diachronic linguistic research across a wide range of languages, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Members of the research unit at the Brussels campus teach in the Bachelor of Applied Linguistics, the Master in Journalism, and the Master of Multilingual Communication: Cross-Cultural Communication Management. The researcher will contribute to the research profile of this latter master’s program, which focuses on the complex interaction between language, culture, and communication in international and multilingual contexts.

Central European U: Assistant Professor in International Relations (Austria)

“JobAssistant Professor of International Relations, Central European University, Vienna, Austria. Deadline: 28 February 2026.

The Department of International Relations at Central European University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professorship position. Applicants should have a research background in the field of International Relations (IR), with a focus on Conflict and Security Studies and proven ability to teach and supervise across a range of IR topics at the undergraduate and graduate levels. These topics include, but are not limited to, IR Theory, diplomacy, high-tech warfare, European security, and climate security. Candidates should be able to work across a range of research methods and teach courses in research design and methods. We seek a junior scholar with an emerging research and teaching agenda that demonstrates originality, commitment to cross-disciplinary debates, and the potential to address contemporary challenges in global politics. The ideal candidate will complement the existing expertise in the department and should be willing to build bridges across departments.

Texas Tech U: Campus Dean, Texas Tech in Costa Rica (Costa Rica)

“JobCampus Dean, Texas Tech University in Costa Rica, Escazú, San José, Costa Rica. Deadline: 17 January 2026.

For a candidate for Campus Dean of Texas Tech University – Costa Rica (TTU-CR) offers a distinctive leadership platform: steward a cross-border partnership with institutional gravitas, shape a growing suite of professional and degree programs, and drive measurable impact on regional workforce and innovation ecosystems — all while stewarding the academic integrity of a major U.S. research university. The Campus Dean will also steward significant growth, not only in terms of the number of academic programs, but also in the number of students and faculty. The role will require a leader who can blend strategic vision, international partnership acumen, and operational rigor to translate TTU-CR’s promising foundation into sustained institutional maturity and regional leadership.

UCL: Intercultural Communication (Dissertation Supervisor) (UK)

“JobLecturer in Intercultural Communication (Dissertation Supervisor), University College London, England, UK. Deadline: 11 January 2026.

The Department is appointing two Dissertation Supervisors at 0.15 FTE. The post holders will supervise MA dissertations in Intercultural Communication and related areas. The main activities are as follows:

  • Supervising 10 dissertations in Intercultural Communication, specifically in the areas of intercultural communication in the workplace, intercultural education, language and identity, language learning and intercultural communication, technology-mediated intercultural encounters, critical intercultural communication, intercultural creativity, interculturality, discourse and intercultural communication and the ethics of intercultural communication.
  • Supporting the running of the Dissertation module throughout the academic year, as required.
  • Attending induction and standardisation meetings for the activities above as required.
  • Attending programme and team meetings as required.

Trinity College Dublin: Assistant Professor of International Politics (Ireland)

“JobAssistant Professor of International Politics, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Deadline: 15 January 2026.

The Department of Political Science, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, are seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in International Politics, with a start date of 3 August 2026. They are looking for applicants with vision and enthusiasm, a genuine commitment to both research and teaching, and a demonstrated ability to engage students with innovative teaching methods. The successful candidate should have a proven research record, relative to career stage, with clear potential for further contributions to the field of political science.

Koç U: Assistant Professor in International Relations (Turkey)

“JobAssistant Professor position in International Relations with a focus on International Political Economy, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey. Deadline: 5 January 2026.

The College of Administrative Sciences and Economics at Koç University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in International Relations with a focus on International Political Economy (IPE) starting in September 2026. They seek a scholar whose research, publications, and teaching contribute to the field of IPE. They are especially interested in candidates whose work engages topics, such as global trade, finance, production, development, political economy of international organizations, global governance, global inequality, sustainability, or the political economy of climate change and technology.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in IPE at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise student research, and contribute to the intellectual life of the department and university. A Ph.D. in International Relations or Political Science, awarded within the past three years or expected by September 2026 is required.

U Aberdeen: International Student Adviser (UK)

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International Student Adviser, University of Aberdeen,  Aberdeen, UK. Deadline: 5 January 2026.

The University of Aberdeen’s Directorate of People is seeking to recruit an International Student Adviser to ensure that students are correctly supported and advised in relation to visa applications and associated requirements. This will involve working closely with individual students, as well as with a range of University colleagues and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the UK immigration system. The role will also require the successful candidate to support our work around Immigration Advice and Compliance and the wider effectiveness of the department.

The International Student Advisers provide one-to-one support to our international student population, specifically with regard to visa applications under the Student Route of the UK Immigration System. The team provide both proactive and reactive advice and support to students relating to immigration matters and will deliver presentations to staff and students. ISA support is available to students throughout their progress with the University, from pre-arrival to post-study options. The team of ISAs liaise closely with colleagues across the University with specific regard to immigration compliance and maintaining the University’s licence to sponsor international students. This role will also look to support wider activity within the team.

The successful applicant will have extensive experience of supporting students, ideally in Higher Education have strong inter-personal skills and good written and oral communication skills. The successful applicant must be passionate about supporting international students and will ideally have experience in providing advice to students on the UK Immigration System.