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US Department of State: Alumni Coordinator (Portugal)

“JobAlumni Coordinator/Established Opinion Leaders Assistant, US Embassy, Lisbon, Portugal. Deadline: none listed; announcement posted 4 October 2023.

The Alumni Coordinator and EOL (Established Opinion Leaders) Exchanges Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Established Opinion Leader Specialist and has no supervisory responsibilities. Coordinates the Mission’s exchange programs for EOL audiences including individuals and organizations such as think tanks, professional associations, civil society organizations, academic institutions. Designs, plans and implements a broad range of activities to maintain contact with alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs and official alumni groups and organizations.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a multilingual, multicultural, or multinational work environment with project management, marketing, public relations, communication, or education duties as a significant part of the job required.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Level 4 (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing in English and Portuguese.

UNESCO: Multiple Positions (Multiple Countries)

“JobMultiple positions, UNESCO, based in multiple countries. Deadline: 31 October 2023.

UNESCO is currently advertising multiple positions, not only in France but around the world:

Education Programme Specialists are responsible for programme and project work, advice, research and knowledge management, networking, partnerships and resource mobilization for the Education Programme of the UNESCO Office in that country.

 

Hong Kong Polytechnic U: Several Positions (Hong Kong)

“Job2 Positions at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. Deadline: Varies by position.

  1. Assistant Professor in Area Studies and Intercultural Communication. Deadline: 2 January 2024.

The Department of English and Communication is now inviting applications for the position of Assistant Professor. Priority will be given to applicants whose research expertise and teaching experience are within the Department’s key research areas, especially on the intersection between culture, language, and professional workplaces. Other areas of specialisation such as Sociolinguistics, Discourse Analysis, and Mixed-Methods Research will also be strongly considered. Experience in teaching languages such as Spanish, French, or German, and European Studies will be a plus.

2. Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Bilingualism and Communication. Deadline: 7 November 2023.

The Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies now seeks to strengthen its impact in Bilingualism and Communication as a broadly defined interdisciplinary area of academic studies, in keeping with the latest theoretical frameworks in Corporate Communication that are informed by exemplary business practices in associated industries worldwide. They aspire to develop academic leadership and groom young researchers to excel in Bilingual Corporate Communication (BCC), where “bilingual” is construed as not only distinct varieties of Chinese and English and the associated cultures specific to the local communities, but also other regional languages and cultures (e.g., Japanese and Korean, among others).

 

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool U: Global Citizenship Education (China)

“JobFaculty position in Global Citizenship Education (all ranks), Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China. Deadline: 28 February 2024.

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east.

The Academy of Future Education of XJTLU is an educational innovation ecosystem that focuses on research, exploration, support, and dissemination of philosophy and best practices for future education. The core mission of the Academy is to impact education innovation and reform in China and beyond through a variety of projects and programmes, based on fundamental approaches in educational innovation and systemic development designed to contribute to the future of education. The Academy supports individuals and institutions at all levels, including all the K-15 schools as well as vocational education and higher education institutions. Learning Institute for Future Excellence, as a university-level learning platform in the Academy of Future Education, is dedicated to the promotion and development of lifelong learning at XJTLU and in the wider community, as a response to opportunities and challenges of the future world.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design/deliver Year 1 project-based module of the Global Citizenship and Research-led learning;
  • Design/deliver modules/activities of sustainable development education/entrepreneurship education/digital literacy education/social responsibility education/intercultural competence education;
  • Promote the innovative practices of learning and teaching via technologies such as AI, big data, etc.;
  • Conduct professional practices that contribute to students’ transition, transformation, and transferring of learning mode and skills;
  • Participate in the design and deliver of projects and activities of LIFE, including credit and non-credit modules, workshops, and seminars at both UG and PG levels;
  • Support projects and activities of LIFE according to the planning of the department and work with other team members actively and professionally;
  • Work closely with students to explore innovative practices for learning and teaching;
  • Supervise Master’s students for their thesis writing;
  • Provide academic advising to students.

Arizona State U: Intercultural Communication (USA)

“JobAssistant Professor of Intercultural Communication, Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. Deadline: 22 October 2023 or until filled.

The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication (HDSHC) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on the Tempe Campus of Arizona State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor who will be required to teach in-person on the Tempe campus with an anticipated start date of August 2024. Applicants who are or will be at the Assistant Professor level in August, 2024 are encouraged to apply.

Applicants’ scholarship and teaching should focus on intercultural communication. Salary will be competitive based on qualifications. We encourage applications from scholars who work at the intersection of intercultural communication and Indigenous/ Black/ Disability/ Latinx/ Queer studies, and/or are invested in one or more of the following: transnational, international/global, interracial, interethnic, and/or intergroup communication.

Utah Tech U: Intercultural Communication (USA)

“JobAssistant Professor of Intercultural Communication, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, Utah Tech University, St. George, UT. Deadline: open until filled; posted 9/13/23.

The Communication Department at Utah Tech University is seeking an enthusiastic and well-qualified individual for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Communication, with an emphasis on intercultural communication, to begin Fall 2024 semester. Successful candidates will be comfortable teaching intercultural communication courses, along with various other intersections of identity-based communication (e.g., gender, globalization, and criticism). Special consideration will be paid to those who specialize in rhetorical/critical methods. The successful candidate also will coordinate the curriculum for the department’s foundational courses in the intercultural communication area. Tenure track faculty at UT teach a 4/4 teaching load. While the primary considerations for tenure at UT are currently teaching and service, having an active research trajectory with publications and/or conference presentations is a component of tenure and promotion.

U Cologne: Ethnomusicology (Germany)

“JobProfessorship in Ethnomusicology, Institute of Musicology, University of Cologne, Germany. Deadline: 8 October 2023.

The University of Cologne is one of the oldest and largest universities in Germany. With its six Faculties covering a broad spectrum of disciplines and its internationally outstanding research profile areas, it enjoys an excellent reputation for its academic achievements and high standards of undergraduate and graduate education. The Institutes of Art History, Musicology, Media Culture and Theatre, Linguistics, and Digital Humanities – Fächergruppe 1 – join efforts to promote the Faculty’s digitization process.

The successful candidate will be expected to represent the full scope of the interdisciplinary and internationally oriented field of Ethnomusicology in research and teaching. The tasks of the professorship include the training of students and doctoral candidates in the field of musicology as well as the contribution to the academic administration of the Institute of Musicology and the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Participation in joint research activities of the University, the Faculty or the Fächergruppe will be expected as well as the successful acquisition and implementation of third-party-funded projects. You should be prepared to contribute to the Institute’s goal of broadening research perspectives, furthering digitization of research and teaching, and extending international collaboration.

Inter-American Dialogue: Program Associate, Special Projects (USA and Hybrid)

“JobProgram Associate, Special Projects, Office of the President, Inter-American Dialogue, Washington, DC (and hybrid). Deadline: Open until filled, posted 31 August 2023.

The Inter-American Dialogue is seeking a Program Associate to join the Office of the President team. The candidate will have initiative, excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills, outstanding problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish. Candidate must have the capacity to work concurrently and efficiently on multiple projects in a fast-paced office environment. Experience in event planning and gender programming is preferred. This position is based in Washington, DC, and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Other opportunities at Inter-American Dialogue can be found here.

The Inter-American Dialogue’s work spans the US, Canada, and 35 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, and examines the region’s expanding global influence.

Anna Lindh Foundation: Outreach Officer (Egypt)

“JobOutreach Officer, Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation, Alexandria, Egypt. Deadline: 20 September 2023.

The Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) is seeking a creative and highly motivated individual to join the communication team as the role of Outreach Officer. The Outreach Officer will play a vital role in expanding the reach and impact of the Anna Lindh Foundation’s programmes and initiatives in line with the ALF Multiannual Work Programme 2022-2025, following the indications of the Communication Manager.

The Outreach Officer is responsible to develop and execute innovative outreach strategies, engaging with diverse stakeholders across the Euro Mediterranean to ensure the effective dissemination of ALF’s capacity building programmes, workshops, events, and networking opportunities using creative and impactful means. Additionally, this role will be responsible for ensuring that calls and programmes are reached out the right target audience.

Applicants must be nationals of one of the 42 (UfM) countries: Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritania, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Syria, The Netherlands, Tunisia and Türkiye.

Colorado State U: Rhetoric and Race (USA)

“JobAssistant or Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Race, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA. Deadline: 24 September 2023.

The Department of Communication Studies at Colorado State University seeks a tenure track assistant or associate professor who specializes in rhetoric and race in the United States. Successful candidates will study race through any of a number of rhetorical perspectives (theory, criticism, history, or any combination of these approaches) and will demonstrate race is a central and animating focus of their scholarship and teaching in their application. Possible areas of study include but are not limited to racial rhetorical criticism, antiracism rhetorics, postracism, race and space/place/borders, intersectionality, whiteness, decolonizing rhetorical scholarship, and Latina/o/x rhetorics, Asian/Pacific American rhetorics, Black and/or African American rhetorics, and Indigenous and/or Native rhetorics, among others. This faculty member will develop new coursework in rhetoric and race at the undergraduate, M.A., and Ph.D. levels and will rotate with other faculty members to teach the department’s existing courses in rhetoric. Candidates will employ humanistic and/or critical methods in their study of rhetoric and race.