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International House UC Berkeley: Leadership Programs Supervisor (USA)

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Leadership Programs Supervisor, International House, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA. Deadline: open until filled.

Reporting to the Vice President of the Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership Programs, you will be part of a team that is integral to the overall resident experience. You will be supporting the overall mission and goals of International House and Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership Programs. Your role will focus on programming and resident leadership. This position requires evening and weekend working hours, as needed.

European U Institute: Comparative Politics (Italy)

“JobPeter Mair Assistant Professorship in Comparative Politics, Department of Social and Political Sciences, European University Institute, Italy. Deadline: 14 September 2023.

The Department of Political and Social Sciences at the European University Institute seeks to make an appointment for the Peter Mair Assistant Professorship in Comparative Politics. The position is advertised at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence in the academic year 2024/25. Applications are invited from candidates engaged in advanced comparative political science research, across the globe, with preference given to a focus outside Europe. Candidates should have a PhD by September 2024. The candidates should show strong research potential and a capacity for effective teaching and advising at graduate level.

The European University Institute is a postgraduate research institute set up in 1976 by the Member States of the European Union. It is not an institution of the European Union, but an intergovernmental organisation in its own right, funded directly by the signatory Member States.

Columbia U: Research & Tech Assistant (USA/Hybrid/Remote)

“JobResearch and Tech Assistant, Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA  (hybrid or remote). Deadline: Open until filled, posted 31 July 2023.

The Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution (MD-ICCCR) at Columbia University is currently seeking a Research and Tech Assistant. The Research Assistant will assist in research projects connected to a multidisciplinary research agenda in the field of conflict resolution, peace studies, and sustainability. The Research Assistant will spend their time providing technical assistance for the various apps, assessments and websites already utilized by the center as well as the development of additional tools.

The position will support the research program for 10 hours per week and can be accomplished remotely, or hybrid as desired.

IIE: Assistant Director, Humphrey Program (USA/Hybrid)

“JobAssistant Director, Humphrey Program, The Institute of International Education (IIE), Washington, DC (hybrid). Deadline: Open until filled, posted 20 July 2023.

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (HHH) brings mid-career professionals from over 120 countries to the United States for a full year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development, and professional collaboration with U.S. counterparts and English language training if needed. Additionally, the Distinguished Humphrey Fellowship Program (DHFP) brings three cohorts of senior level professionals to the US for 2-3 weeks of intense professional and leadership development in certain critical fields. The Assistant Director(AD) for HHH is a manager level position, supervising three FTE. This position directly supports the HHH Director, serves in the Director’s stead when required, and is responsible for the administration of the DHFPs. The AD is an important client-facing role, supporting project management efforts to ensure that contractual deliverables are met. This position regularly communicates with external program partners (U.S. universities, co-sponsors, U.S. Embassies and Fulbright commissions and other stakeholders) and works closely with their counterpart at the ECA, the Grants Officer Representative (GOR) on a daily basis. The AD develops and maintains direct working relationships with senior university officials, alumni and continually connects them to the client and client events. For the sponsor, the AD authors, develops, and analyzes data for a variety of reports, programs Created By: Ray Thomas July 13, 2023 Version: 1 in the higher education, development, and capacity building context. The AD works with the Humphrey advisers, as well as other team members, to produce innovative outputs, such as developing diverse public private partnerships; engagement opportunities for Fellows; and diverse higher education institution collaborations.

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Open U: OppAttune Research Project Manager (UK)

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OppAttune Research Project Manager, Open Psychology Research Centre, Open University, Milton Keynes, UK but work from home. Deadline: 28 August 2023.

The Open University is recruiting a Project Manager to manage the Horizon-Europe and Innovate UK co-funded research project entitled OppAttune: Countering Oppositional Extremism through Attuned Dialogue: Track, Attune, Limit. OppAttune is focused on reducing extreme political narratives and building capacity for democratic dialogue in Europe and beyond. OppAttune is a jointly co-ordinated project involving co-ordination between the Open University, UK, Panteion University, Athens, Greece and Glasgow Caledonian University, UK. The successful project manager will work closely with the three joint coordinators Professor Kesi Mahendran (OU), Professor Xenia Chryssochoou (Panteion) and Professor Umut Korkut (GCU). The project manager will have the opportunity to work with a large OppAttune research team based within the centre, the work package leads, the steering committee and the full consortium of 17 international partners to deliver the project on time within budget. The project began in April 2023 and will run until March 2026.

Richmond American U London: International Internships Coordinator (UK)

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International Internships Coordinator, Richmond, The American International University in London, UK. Deadline: 18 August 2023.

The Open University is recruiting a Project Manager to manage the Horizon-Europe and Innovate UK co-funded research project entitled OppAttune: Countering Oppositional Extremism through Attuned Dialogue: Track, Attune, Limit. OppAttune is focused on reducing extreme political narratives and building capacity for democratic dialogue in Europe and beyond. OppAttune is a jointly co-ordinated project involving co-ordination between the Open University, UK, Panteion University, Athens, Greece and Glasgow Caledonian University, UK. The successful project manager will work closely with the three joint coordinators Professor Kesi Mahendran (OU), Professor Xenia Chryssochoou (Panteion) and Professor Umut Korkut (GCU). The project manager will have the opportunity to work with a large OppAttune research team based within the centre, the work package leads, the steering committee and the full consortium of 17 international partners to deliver the project on time within budget. The project began in April 2023 and will run until March 2026.

Simon Wiesenthal Center: Associate Director, Tools for Tolerance for Educators (USA)

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Associate Director, Tools for Tolerance for Educators, Simon Wiesenthal Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Deadline: Open until filled; posted 21 July 2023.

The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts anti-Semitism, hate, stands with Israel, defends the safety of Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust for future generations. It is an accredited Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations, UNESCO and the OSCE, the Organization of American States, the Latin American Parliament, and the Council of Europe. The SWC is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Jerusalem and Buenos Aires. The Museum of Tolerance Los Angeles, founded in 1993, is the educational arm of the SWC. Moriah Films is the Center’s two-time Academy Award®-winning film division and the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem is scheduled to open in 2024.

The Museum of Tolerance is seeking an experienced education professional to be responsible for the successful administration and implementation of all activities of Tools for Tolerance® for Educators. Tools for Tolerance® for Educators is an acclaimed interactive, experiential professional development program at the Museum of Tolerance designed to help California educators fulfill their potential both as people and professionals. Over 100,000 educators have successfully completed programs both virtually and on-site since 1996. These dynamic professional development programs provide customized workshops, facilitated dialogue, and teacher guide resources for creating inclusive and equitable schools and are designed to address the challenges facing educators today in K-12 and beyond. Programs are currently being offered in-person and virtually.

U Penn: Global Programs Manager (USA)

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Global Programs Manager, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Deadline: open until filled (posted 17 July 2023).

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Global Programs Manager (GPM) is responsible for the coordination and administration of Penn Abroad’s outbound programming and advising on a portfolio of semester abroad programs. In close collaboration with on-campus academic partners and overseas partners, the GPM administers the student application, selection, and admissions related to the semester abroad portfolio. The GPM coordinates and delivers student advising, outreach, and info sessions for semester abroad, leads student pre-departure programming, and manages student communications and support at all phases of their experience, from pre-departure through their return to campus. With oversight from the Associate Director, this position manages partner engagement and relationships within their assigned portfolio. The GPM is also a member of the faculty-led programming team and manages a small portfolio of Penn Global Seminar programs including support and coordination of travel itineraries, logistics, student advising, admissions, pre-departure orientations, and group health consultation, and other related duties. Under guidance from the Associate Director, the GPM will work alongside faculty to develop robust courses and respond to crises during travel periods.

NTU: Linguistics & Multilingual Studies (Singapore)

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Assistant Professor in Linguistics and Multilingual Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Deadline: 17 September 2023.

The School of Humanities invites outstanding academics to apply for two tenure-track positions in Linguistics and Multilingual Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates must have PhD at the time of appointment. The Linguistics and Multilingual Studies programme strongly encourages and supports interdisciplinary research and welcomes applicants who pursue research in an empirical theoretical framework. Successful applicants can look forward to a research-stimulating environment. The teaching load is typically 2/2. This appointment is expected to begin in July 2024.

The suitable applicants should have PhDs in Linguistics or related fields and be able to contribute to the Linguistics programme by teaching core courses. The appointees will also be expected to offer electives in one or more areas of specialization. They seek applicants with one or more of the following specializations:
1. Language documentation
2. Pragmatics
3. Cognitive linguistics
4. Intercultural communication
5. Applied linguistics
6. Computational or digital linguistics

U Cambridge: Global History Programme Coordinator (UK)

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Programme Coordinator, Global History Lab, Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Cambridge, UK. Deadline: 30 July 2023.

The Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH) invites applications for a Programme Coordinator to support a new Global History Lab (GHL) at the University of Cambridge. GHL is a platform for learning, skill development and collaboration in the creation of new narratives across global divides. Using cutting-edge technologies, innovative pedagogical practices and training in oral history methods, the GHL educates students about the history of globalisation and prepares them to become knowledge producers for a wider world. The program enlists universities and NGOs to engage in a new model of global education through peer-to-peer exchanges. It pushes the study and application of history into new humanitarian frontiers by integrating displaced peoples and refugees into its network. It promotes human capabilities of understanding by developing narrative voices and listening skills between strangers. The GHL is committed to the pursuit of the production of knowledge about the global past globally – in a way that is innovative, economical and reaches across the world’s fractures.

The Programme Coordinator role is central to the activities within GHL by managing all the parts of the activities in collaboration with the course administrator in Cambridge Online Education, and will be part of a friendly and supportive team of administrators based in CRASSH.