Category: Job Ads

UCL: Lecturers in Intercultural Education (UK)

“JobLecturers in Intercultural Education, School of Education, UCL, London UK. Deadline: 17 December 2024.

The Department is looking to appoint two Lecturer (Teaching) in Intercultural Communication and Dissertation Supervisors at 0.15 FTE. The postholder will be supervising 10 MA dissertations in Intercultural Communications and related areas. This will include marking and providing feedback to students. In addition, the successful candidate will be supporting the running of the Dissertation module throughout the academic year and attending induction and standardisation meetings in the department.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in Intercultural Communication or closely relevant subject areas. The postholder will have experience of supervising students at MA programmes. You will have good understanding of the learning needs of a diverse body of students, particularly those who are multilingual users of English and/ or international students and/ or from widening participation backgrounds. In addition, you will have evidence of a good understanding of common approaches to research and research methodology, and have knowledge of the assessment criteria that are typically used at MA level in UK Higher Education

University of California Education Abroad Program: Multiple Positions (USA)

“JobMultiple positions, University of California Education Abroad Program, Goleta, CA, USA. Deadline: varies by position.

Through international academic experiences, the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) inspires students to explore and transform their lives, UC, and the world. Since 1962, UCEAP has served as the UC systemwide study abroad program. In support of this mission, it has served over 100,000 students across all ten UC campuses and over 40,000 international exchange students. UCEAP is committed to promoting excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Recognizing that diversity is integral to the University’s achievement of academic excellence, UCEAP upholds the principle of equal opportunity for all, adheres to the University of California Diversity statement, and strives to create an environment that is welcoming for all. UCEAP typically has over 6,000 student participants annually, is active in over 40 countries worldwide, and welcomes about 1,500 Reciprocity students annually to the University of California. Sustained by strong academic excellence, spirited faculty collaboration, and an interrelated support system, UCEAP produces future global citizens and thought leaders.

Current career opportunities include:

  • Academic Development Coordinator
  • Lead Academic Specialist, Global Programs
  • Lead Program Specialist, Global Programs (2 Openings)
  • Marketing And Communications Specialist
  • Student Exchanges Specialist

U Notre Dame: Associate Director, Global Education (USA)

“Job Associate Director, Global Education, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, USA. Deadline: 7 December 2024.

The Associate Director of Global Education, a member of the Study Abroad and the Global Engagement Teams, plays a key role in advancing the global education for outbound study abroad students as well as inbound short-term international students. The Associate Director is charged with the responsibility of elevating study abroad students’ intercultural learning and global competencies. The position has the overall responsibilities of designing and implementing the strategies for developing the global competencies of study abroad students through pre-departure orientations, study abroad online courses, and reentry programming. The Associate Director will create workshops for inbound international students focusing on intercultural communication, leadership skills and English language skills. The position will also offer academic support to faculty and staff on intercultural competency development. The Associate Director of Global Education reports to the Senior Director of Global Education at Notre Dame Global and will work very closely with the Director of Study Abroad, the Summer/Short-Term Study Abroad Programs Director and the Global Engagement Programs Director.

U Georgia: Assistant Professor of Transnational Rhetoric (USA)

“JobAssistant Professor of Transnational Rhetoric, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA. Deadline: open until filled (posted 6 November 2024).

The Department of Communication Studies at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Transnational Rhetoric. The starting date for this position is August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will teach a broad range of courses in rhetorical studies as well as in the area of their specialty at the undergraduate and graduate level. The successful candidate will also mentor graduate students in the MA and PhD programs. The successful candidate will have evidence of a strong research program in one or more of the following areas: rhetoric as it applies to geopolitics, borders, global capital, colonialism/postcolonialism, racialization, or identitarian struggles of specific ethnicities, regions, or nationalities.

U Florida: Interpersonal Conflict Management (USA)

“JobLecturer in Communication Studies (Interpersonal Conflict Management), University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA. Deadline: open until filled (posted 31 October 2024).

The William & Grace Dial Center for Speech and Communication Studies at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for the position of Communication Studies Lecturer in the field of Interpersonal Conflict Management, beginning August 16, 2025. The position is a full-time, nine-month, renewable, non-tenure-accruing appointment at the rank of Lecturer, with an opportunity for advancement in UF’s Lecturer/Instructional Professor track.

The successful candidate for this position would have a focus in Interpersonal Conflict Management and would be able to teach upper-division courses in interpersonal conflict management, communication and resilience, listening, as well as help us develop workshops in communication and civil discourse. and/or another area of the candidate’s expertise. This candidate will also oversee and further develop the Dial Center’s Changemakers student group, which focuses on developing skills to civilly engage in contentious topics. This candidate will also work and develop programming with the Dial Center’s various student groups. This candidate will also work and develop programming with the Dial Center’s various student groups.

Aarhus U: Culture, Society & History in the Spanish-speaking World (Denmark)

“JobAssistant Professor of Culture, Society and History in the Spanish-speaking World, Department of German and Romance Languages,  Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark. Deadline: 2 January 2025.

The School of Communication and Culture at Aarhus University invites applications for the position of assistant professor of culture, society and history in the Spanish-speaking world based at the Department of German and Romance Languages. The assistant professorship is a full-time, three-year fixed-term position, and subject to appropriate funding, there will be an opportunity to apply for a subsequent associate professorship. The position begins on 1 August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of German and Romance Languages has a significant international research and teaching profile in the study of the language, literature and history of and social conditions in Germany, the Francophone countries, Spain and the Spanish American countries. They are looking for applicants who are specialised in contemporary Spanish and/or Latin American cultural studies and have experience in research related to different cultural media and artefacts (visual and plastic arts, social media, performance and literature etc). Experience from international research networks will be considered an advantage. In sum, they are looking for an innovative and dedicated applicant who will strengthen the research and teaching profiles of the department nationally and internationally as well as contributing to Aarhus University’s core activities in the areas of research, teaching and supervision, talent development and knowledge exchange.

Arizona State U: Health at the Borders (USA)

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Associate Professor of Health at the Borders, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA. Deadline: open until filled (posted 18 October 2024).

The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication (HDSHC) and the School of Transborder Studies (STS) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on the Tempe Campus of Arizona State University invite applications for a full-time, tenured position as Associate Professor holding a joint appointment in the HDSHC and STS. Applicants’ scholarship and teaching should focus on health communication and southwest border issues. Salary will be competitive based on qualifications. They encourage applications from scholars who work at the intersection of health communication as it relates to migration, border-crossing, health disparities, patient-provider relationships, medical technologies, mental/behavioral wellbeing, resilience and quality of life, health campaigns, using AI to solve medical problems, and disrupting mis/disinformation that impacts health.

CIEE: Study Abroad London (UK)

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Associate Director, CIEE London, UK. Deadline: 14 December 2024.

CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.

The Associate Director oversees the planning and delivery of all CIEE programs in collaboration with the Centre Director. This includes coordinating tasks among team members, implementing guidelines and policies, monitoring logistics and operations, and supporting the finance and admin team. The position is also responsible for managing financial, accounting, and banking needs, ensuring compliance with administrative policies, and working with the Portland Financial Department to maintain financial controls and standards. Additionally, S/he supports the Center Director in managing CIEE’s UK-wide identity and is also responsible for HR, payroll, contracts, legal processes, and overhead budget and expenses of the Center.

Other positions with CIEE London are described here. These include Center Director for CIEE Melbourne and Center Director for CIEE Tokyo.

Gonzaga U: Study Abroad Advisor (USA)

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Study Abroad Advisor, Center for Global Engagement, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, USA Deadline: 14 November 2024.

The Study Abroad Advisor works closely with the Study Abroad (SA) team to provide quality service to students interested in studying abroad and supports a streamlined experience for all stakeholders. This position primarily focuses on managing and monitoring enrollment in the Gonzaga in Florence (GIF) Study Abroad Programs and serves as the primary liaison between the student-facing staff in Florence and the SA Office. The advisor ensures the success and safety of the programs while also handling general advising duties.

CIEE: Associate Director, CIEE London (UK)

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Associate Director, CIEE Study Abroad London, CIEE, London, UK. Deadline: 14 December 2024.

CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.

The Associate Director oversees, in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Centre Director, the planning and delivery of all CIEE programs. This comprises coordinating tasks among various team members; overseeing the implementation of guidelines and policies; monitoring logistics and operations; and supporting staff in charge of finance and admin team.

This position oversees, in collaboration with the Center Director and the Admin team, the financial, accounting and banking needs of the CIEE London programs, as defined below and in accordance with CIEE administrative policies. S/he works with Portland Financial Department to ensure the correct financial and accounting system controls and standards, and to ensure timely financial and accounting reports for management. This position also supports the Center Director in managing CIEE’s UK-wide identity including the UKVI sponsor license, the UKQAA and Companies House. S/he will also manage HR, payroll, contracts and legal processes, and s/he is equally responsible for the overhead budget and expenses at the Study Center.