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UNU: Communications Associate (Japan)

“JobCommunications Associate, United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS), Tokyo, Japan. Deadline: 2 May 2023.

The Communications Associate will promote UNU-IAS and its activities to raise visibility and impact, with a particular focus on target audiences in Japan. She/he will play a key role in implementing the communications strategy of UNU-IAS, with the overall goal of shaping, packaging, and delivering the institute’s products and expertise to maximize impact, effect positive change, and drive further demand for UNU-IAS work.

Under the general supervision of the UNU-IAS Director, and the direct supervision of the Manager of UNU-IAS Communications, the Communications Associate will perform the following tasks:
1. Manage Japanese-language content across the institute’s digital channels and printed products, ensuring coherence, quality, and consistent branding.
2. Support the implementation and further development of the institute’s communications strategy, targeting audiences in Japan.
3. Generate positive media coverage of UNU-IAS and its activities.
4. Facilitate internal communications and collaboration.

 

Migration Studies: Editor-in-Chief (Remote)

“JobEditor-in-Chief for the journal Migration Studies, published by Oxford University Press; position is remote. Deadline: 11 May 2023.

Oxford University Press (OUP) invites applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief for Migration Studies, presenting an opportunity to lead the operation and future development of the journal. The post offers the opportunity to keep abreast of trends in current research and thinking in the field through leading the manuscript peer review process, and to contribute to the future success of an established and respected journal. The appointment will be from 1 October 2023 will be for an initial two-year term, with scope to extend subject to mutual interest.

 

U Ca’ Foscari: Sociology of Culture & Communication (Italy)

“JobNontenured Assistant Professor of Sociology of Culture and Communication, Università Ca’ Foscari, Venice, Italy. Deadline: 27 April 2023.

Ca’ Foscari is looking for a researcher of Sociology of Culture and Communication, capable of inspiring students to become game-changers in their own fields and to make a genuine difference in the world. The researcher will contribute to the I-CLAIM project “Improving the Living and Labour Conditions of Irregularized Migrant Households in Europe”.

The researcher will conduct the following activities:

    • a study on the living and working conditions that characterize irregular and precarious migrant labor in the area of domestic and agricultural work in Italy;

    • a study on the legislative and policy framework that contributes to the conditions of irregularity and exploitation of migrant people in Italy;

    • and a collaboration with national stakeholders in the production of innovative policy proposals for this area.

A didactic commitment of the researcher is also expected for teaching “Sociological Theories I”.

This position is at the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage, whose aim is to provide students with the knowledge to develop those interpretive, critical, analytical and communication skills that are necessary to understand and navigate the complexities of life in the 21st century.

 

UNESCO: Programme Specialist in Education (France)

“JobProgramme Specialist in Education, UNESCO, Paris, France. Deadline: 28 April 2023.

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Education and the direct supervision of the Director of the Future of Learning and Innovation team, the incumbent will be responsible for the Education Research and Foresight programme. Serving as a think tank to reimagine education and leverage knowledge for just and sustainable futures, the Future of Learning and Innovation team comprises three strands of work:

(1) Education research and foresight which aims to shape global policy debate on the future of education;

(2) Technologies and learning which aims to steer human-centered digital transformations in education, and

(3) Knowledge and innovation which aims to encourage interdisciplinary research through university networks.

The incumbent will lead the Education, Research and Foresight programme in close cooperation with the Division’s other two strands of work. Building on a continuous review of research production, an analysis of both global education policy and emerging megatrends, as well as consultations with various constituencies, the Education research and foresight programme reinforces UNESCO’s observatory function in education. Through more synergetic research and foresight, the programme activities aim to strengthen UNESCO’s capacity to guide, inform and lead the global debate on the future of education.

Australian National U: Human Migrational & Mobility (Australia)

“JobResearch Fellow, Human Migration and Mobility, The Migration Hub, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia. Deadline: 23 April 2023.

They are seeking a Research Fellow to make research, teaching and service contributions to the School, College and University, particularly in relation to Professor Alan Gamlen’s four-year Future Fellowship research program, and to help drive the establishment of the Migration Hub. The Future Fellowship program is entitled ‘Mobility Shocks’, and focuses on the disruptions to human migration and mobility caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic.

This role will work closely with Professor Gamlen and the Hub team. You will be responsible for compiling the latest Australian migration data from a range of sources and analysing it using cutting-edge statistical and computational research methods, as well as developing geospational data visualisation tools to make the findings of the ‘Mobility Shocks’ project accessible and interpretable for a range of audiences. You will coordinate an annual course on migration, including all teaching, assessment and student support responsibilities.

National Committee on US-China Relations: Multiple Positions (USA)

“JobMultiple Positions, National Committee on US-China Relations, New York, NY. Deadline: Open until filled, posted 11 March 2023.

The National Committee on United States-China Relations is a non-profit educational organization that encourages understanding of China and the United States between citizens of both countries. They are currently recruiting for the following positions:

IIE: Program Officer, Fulbright, Western Hemisphere (USA/Hybrid)

“JobProgram Officer, Fulbright Student & Scholar Programs, Western Hemisphere – Latin America, Caribbean & Canada (USA/Hybrid), The Institute of International Education (IIE), Washington, DC. Deadline: Open until filled, posted 21 March 2023.

This role supports Program Management project deliverables for specified countries or programs within the Western Hemisphere (Latin America, Caribbean and Canada). This individual will support the implementation of the contractual services for the Fulbright Program, including country-specific budgets and program policies, working closely with their counterparts at Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Fulbright Commissions and U.S. Embassies overseas and IIE’s program delivery groups to enable programmatic success.

Other positions with IIE available here.

Danube U Krems: Country Experts for West Balkans and North Africa (Austria)

“JobCall for experts: Measuring Irregular Migration (MIrreM), Department of Migration and Globalization, Danube University Krems, Austria. Deadline: 16 April 2023.

The University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems) is looking for expressions of interests from qualified experts interested to contribute to research conducted under the EU funded research project “Measuring irregular migration and related policies” (MIrreM). The project’s research covers 20 countries, including 12 EU countries and the United Kingdom, the US and Canada covered by project partners and five non-EU countries to be covered by experts recruited through this call.

Specifically, they are looking for up to five experts mapping policies and estimates/statistical data on irregular migration for a) two Western Balkan Country (two of the following countries shall be covered: Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo2 or Bosnia-Herzegovina), two North African countries (two of the following countries shall be covered: Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria or Morocco) and Türkiye. Experts may express an interest for one or more countries mentioned above, provided they can prove country expertise, expertise on (irregular) migration and related policies and ability to analyse statistical data and estimates on the subject. There are 3 deliverables due in August and September, at which point the experts will be paid.

Monash U: Inter-Cultural and Inter-Religious Relations (Australia)

“JobUNESCO Chair in Inter-Cultural and Inter-Religious Relations/Professor, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Deadline: 25 April 2023.

Reporting to the Head of School the appointee will act as a key bridge builder between researchers, civil society organisations and policy makers, both nationally and internationally. As the incoming UNESCO Chair in Inter-Cultural and Inter-Religious Relations, you will have a distinguished research record, an international reputation, and demonstrated expertise in any disciplinary area pertaining to intercultural and inter-religious exchange and social inclusion. The work of the Chair and their team will support a proactive research program that aligns with UNESCO’s aims of promoting the values of tolerance and understanding through dialogue, in the pursuit of peace and human development. Recognition of diversity and social justice constitute the foundation upon which such goals are conceptualised, pursued and achieved.

As the successful candidate you will be responsible for actively engaging in a specialist research area in line with the Faculty’s research strategy. Fostering research excellence through securing competitive research grants and other external research funding opportunities. Providing strong and committed leadership in teaching, curriculum development and research mentoring and maintain and broaden collaborative partnerships with external agencies and communities, including other UNESCO Chairs, both nationally and internationally making a significant contribution to the profession and to the discipline.

Zhejiang U: Multiple Positions (China)

“JobMultiple faculty positions, College of Media and International Culture, Zhejiang University, China. Deadline: Open until filled, but review begins 10 April 2023.

The College of Media and International Culture, Zhejiang University, has established a complete bachelor, master, and doctoral education system with courses offered in both Chinese and English. For all the positions below, they are interested in candidates who have expertise in one or more of the following areas:Journalism, Communication, Radio and Television Art, Film Studies, Advertising, Public Relations, Aesthetics, Cultural Studies, Data Science, Linguistics, Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, and other related interdisciplinary studies.

Chair Professor

Candidates should achieve national or international prominence and a distinguished reputation within his or her chosen field through significant contributions to academic work. They should also have outstanding leadership and service to the profession. Candidates should be able to teach both undergraduate and graduate, maintain an active research agenda, produce world-class research outputs, and acquire competitive external funding.

Full Professor/Associate Professor

Candidates should establish him/herself as a major researcher, scholar, or creative artist at the national and often international level. Candidates should be able to teach both undergraduate and graduate, maintain an active research agenda, produce world-class research outputs, and acquire competitive external funding.

Postdoc Positions

Candidates must have recently earned a PhD degree in above mentioned areas, under the age of 35, and work full-time in the college.

Non-Full-time Positions: Visiting Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor

Candidates should be able to work at ZJU forat least 2 months annually, as well as to teach undergraduate and/or graduate course(s) in English.