Category: Job Ads

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.

IIE: Fulbright Scholar Program Outreach & Recruitment (USA/Hybrid)

“JobAssistant Director, Fulbright Scholar Program Outreach and Recruitment, The Institute of International Education (IIE), Washington, DC (Hybrid). Deadline: 23 November 2024.

This Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring an Assistant Director, Fulbright Scholar Program Outreach & Recruitment to lead a team of dedicated professionals who connect U.S. scholars to opportunities abroad. This position will work with the Fulbright Outreach and Recruitment department. The Fulbright Program is the flagship international academic exchange program sponsored by the United States Government. Fulbright was founded in 1946 with an ambitious goal—to increase mutual understanding and support friendly and peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Led by the U.S. Government in partnership with more than 160 countries worldwide, Fulbright offers an expansive suite of life-changing international academic and cultural exchange opportunities.

The Assistant Director develops an outreach plan to reach diverse audiences of prospective applicants and to expand Fulbright’s engagement with higher education institutions in the U.S. Additionally, the Assistant Director executes a comprehensive recruitment plan that leverages the campus network of Fulbright Scholar Liaisons and that supports individual applicants through application advising, virtual activities and digital resources. The Assistant Director leads a team of outreach and recruitment professionals and collaborates across Fulbright teams to advance the Program’s mission and goals. The Assistant Director works closely with Fulbright Program’s sponsor, the U.S. Department of State.

Other positions with IIE available here.

UNESCO: Associate Project Officer: PEACE Project (Cambodia)

“JobAssociate Project Officer, Communication and Information Sector, UNESCO, ​Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Deadline: 18 November 2024.

Under the overall authority and the direct supervision of the UNESCO Representative in Cambodia, in close coordination with the Programme Specialist in Culture, the Associate Project Officer will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the PEACE Project. In particular, the incumbent will:

  • Provide technical assistance for the overall project management and implementation to deliver the desired project activities and outcomes.

  • Manage the project team to ensure effective performance management to achieve programme objectives, including identifying subject experts and partners, developing Terms of References for experts and institutions, procuring and managing international and national experts and service providers, and ensuring close supervision and quality assurance for deliverables, products and services to implement programme activities.

  • Monitor the timely implementation and delivery of the project workplans and budget plans to achieve the identified project objectives and targets. This includes regular monitoring and supervision of missions and meetings, developing and maintaining monitoring and evaluation worksheets of project targets and progress, and knowledge products.

  • Ensure the timely preparation and submission of all progress reports, in line with KOICA’s reporting requirements.

  • Develop and implement visibility and outreach strategies to maximise the project results and impact, including through developing and disseminating communications and visibility materials such as articles, press releases, social media posts, posters, visual data, brochures, project presentations, among others.

  • Identify, maintain and expand strategic partnerships with relevant partners, including MoCFA, TSGM, Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre, line ministries, research and education institutes, CSOs, development partners, foundations, and the private sector to facilitate innovative project implementation and overall relevance and alignment of project outcomes.

  • Maintain UNESCO’s strategic role in promoting peacebuilding and human rights and addressing hate speech through archives preservation and digitization, culture conservation and peace education. This includes leading/participating and providing inputs in relevant UN inter-agency initiatives, working closely with the UN Country Team in joint advocacy, convening multi-stakeholder engagement with government entities, CSOs, international organizations, development partners, and academia, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (2024-2028).

Other current openings with UNESCO available here.

Loyola Marymount U: Intercultural Communication (USA)

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Instructor of Intercultural Communication, Communication Studies, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Deadline: 3 January 2025.

The Communication Studies Department at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), Los Angeles seeks applications for one full-time, non-tenure track Instructor position in Intercultural Communication, beginning Fall 2025. The teaching workload for this position is 3/3. The chosen candidate will teach students to apply and evaluate theories in intercultural communication and emphasize global challenges in their teaching and research. The ideal candidate should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: communication across and within cultures, perceptual and behavioral contexts, the use of communication to address disparities.

Northwestern U: International Relations (USA)

“JobAssistant Provost of International Relations, Department of Political Science, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA. Deadline: 22 November 2024.

The Department of Political Science at Northwestern University seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in International Relations to begin on September 1, 2025. All methodological approaches are welcome. The ideal candidate will have broad training in the discipline and aim for work that offers insight into important issues in contemporary world politics as well as impact within the field.

The successful applicant will teach a combination of graduate and undergraduate courses. A Ph.D. in Political Science, International Relations, or a closely related discipline is required. ABD applicants who anticipate completion of the doctorate by Fall 2025 will be considered. Applicants must provide a curriculum vitae, cover letter, writing sample, a research statement, and three letters of recommendation. The research statement can encompass research, teaching, and service, as well as contributions to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by November 1 will be given priority. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

IES London: Migration Studies (UK)

“JobLecturer in Migration Studies, IES Abroad, IES London, London, UK. Deadline: 4 November 2024.

Applications are invited from well-qualified university-level lecturers to teach a new multicentre course, The Human Right to Migration. This course will be taught to upperclass US students at IES Abroad London. They are looking for a motivated, experienced teacher with strong expertise and enthusiasm for the subject matter. This is a multi-disciplinary course and migration specialists from a range of different subject areas, such as human rights, urban studies, development studies, sociology, etc., are invited to apply.

U California Global Programs (USA)

“JobLead Program Specialist, Global Programs, University of California Education Abroad Program, Goleta, CA, USA. Deadline: 27 October 2024.

The Lead Program Specialist is a technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. Applies advanced, specialized student services expertise, advises on complex student issues. Identifies systemic problems and issues and proposes solutions to management. Reporting to the Managing Supervisor (Manager) the Lead Program Specialist provides leadership to the Program Specialist team and serves as the primary operating liaison between the University of California Education Abroad Program, Systemwide Office (UCEAP) and (a) UC Study Center staff worldwide; (b) Study Abroad offices on the UC campuses; and (c) UC students participating in UCEAP. Directly responsible for supervision of Study Abroad Advisors and all operational and logistical activities pertaining to an assigned portfolio within the approximately 6,000 UCEAP program participants each year, in over 40 countries worldwide. Collaborates with all program teams to develop and integrate best practices and provide back-up support. Works to ensure these processes are as advanced and efficient as possible. Maintains primary responsibility for communicating policies pertaining to all operational aspects of students’ programs within their assigned portfolio (applications, visa requirements, housing, on site logistics, non-academic health accommodations and disability issues, host institution acceptance) to the staff abroad, campus offices, UCEAP staff, and students on UCEAP.