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IIE: Director of Communications (USA)

“JobDirector of Communications, Institute of International Education, Washington, DC, USA (Hybrid). Deadline: 31 July 2026.

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring a Director of Communications. This position will work with the IIE Communications team. The Director, IIE Communications advances the impact of IIE’s work by building engagement inside and outside the organization. The Director leads a team of communications professionals who serve IIE’s leadership, programs, business development and philanthropy teams through digital content management, strategic campaigns, brand stewardship, creative and graphics, and press/ media management. This role is responsible for annual planning, cross-organizational collaboration, crisis communications, and promoting excellence through highest professional standards in all aspects of communications work.

This position reports to the Chief of Staff (COS) and supports executive messaging as well as organizational communications. The Director supports internal and external communications strategy development and collaborates closely with IIE public affairs consultants. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in strategic communications, executive-level messaging, project management of large-scale initiatives, and a demonstrated ability to navigate complex, sensitive communications situations with sound judgment and professionalism.

U Cambridge: School Research Project Administrator (UK)

“JobSchool Research Project Administrator, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. Deadline: 26 July 2026.

The School for Arts and Humanities invites applications for a Research Project Administrator who will be managed through the Centre for Research in the Arts Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH) and deployed to the Faculty/Centre-based projects in the School. The role is full-time and fixed-term for 12 months in the first instance due to limited funding.

They are looking for an experienced administrator, with strong finance and interpersonal skills who can support the effective planning and delivery of research projects across the School. This is a great opportunity to develop your project management and finance skills and to work alongside, cutting-edge research groups.

You will be part of a friendly team of administrators based in CRASSH, and will help facilitate a number of projects across the School. The School of Arts and Humanities comprises several Faculties and Departments, so projects may span a wide range of topics and disciplines, including Modern and Medieval Languages, Linguistics, English, Architecture, History of Art, Philosophy, Music, Classics, Divinity or Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.

The role includes, but is not limited to providing tailored coordination, events and budget planning support to ensure the smooth-running of the projects. In addition to general administrative support, you will help create project outlines and plans, monitor and report on project milestones, ensure that deadlines are met and deliverables are produced. You will co-ordinate and support expenditure against budgets, flagging any financial risks and making sure that the funds are being used effectively in line with funder and University guidelines. You will help to coordinate the project teams as well as colleagues and representatives at different partner institutions, which might include other Universities in the UK and abroad, museums and not-for-profit organisations.

U Oxford: Teaching Fellow in the International Relations of Contemporary China (UK)

“JobTeaching Fellow in the International Relations of Contemporary China, University of Oxford, England, UK. Deadline: 20 July 2026.

The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) is seeking to appoint a part-time (0.75 FTE) fixed-term Teaching Fellow in the International Relations of Contemporary China. This is an exciting opportunity to join Oxford’s internationally renowned Contemporary China Studies Programme (CCSP) and contribute to graduate teaching and supervision in one of the world’s leading centres for the interdisciplinary study of contemporary China.

The successful candidate will provide teaching and supervision at graduate level, contribute to examining and graduate admissions processes, and play an active role in the academic life of the School. In addition to teaching on the International Relations of Contemporary China, the postholder will contribute to research methods teaching, including research design sessions, and undertake advanced academic study to support teaching and student supervision.

U Notre Dame: Global Research and Engagement Program Director (USA)

“Job Global Research and Engagement Program Director, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, USA. Deadline: Open until filled, posted 19 June 2026.

Notre Dame Global (NDG) supports the University of Notre Dame in its pursuit of being the leading global Catholic research university. NDG spans five continents, featuring active externally funded research projects in over 70 countries, numerous study abroad programs, a growing international student and alumni base, and 12 academic centers in 10 countries.

As the senior member of NDG’s global innovation team, the Senior Director for Global Research and Engagement advances the internationalization of the University’s research and scholarship enterprise. Reporting to the Senior Assistant Provost for Internationalization and Global Executive Director, this leader provides innovative approaches to institutional growth in international research.

Working closely with University Colleges, Schools, Notre Dame Research, Hesburgh Libraries, Corporate and Foundation Relations, and NDG’s Global Network, the Senior Director oversees the curation and evaluation of NDG’s international research collaboration grant programs.

Columbia U: Education and Operations Coordinator for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution (USA)

“JobEducation and Operations Coordinator, Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution, Teachers College, Columbia University, NY, USA (Hybrid). Deadline: open until filled, opened 27 May 2026.

The Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution (MD-ICCCR) at Teachers College, Columbia University, is seeking a temporary part-time (27/hrs a week) professional, with an appointment through 9/1/2027 and the possibility of renewal, to coordinate its educational programs and support core operations.

This position will manage all course offerings, including core and elective courses, for-credit and non-credit certificates, internships, and executive education programs. The Education and Operations Coordinator will assume a coordination role, in partnership with the Curriculum Development Specialist, for ongoing curriculum reviews and revisions, to offer cutting-edge, scientifically based course content and current pedagogy. The role will also support and help grow the Center’s new executive education program, the Conflict Intelligence Lab. The educational offerings are focused on the dynamics of peace, conflict, social change, and social justice.

In addition, the role will support Center operations, including internal and external communications, website and social media management, event coordination, space management and facilities requests, and support students, faculty, partners, and prospective students.

Kindai U: Intercultural Understanding and Multicultural Coexistence (Japan)

“JobAssociate Professor or Lecturer of Intercultural Understanding and Multicultural Coexistence, Department of International Studies, Kindai University, Osaka, Japan. Deadline: 10 July 2026.

Kindai University is hiring a full-time teaching position, at the level of either an Associate Professor or Lecturer, in Intercultural understanding and multicultural coexistence for the Faculty of International Studies. The research field is expected to be within Humanities and Social Sciences, including: Cultural anthropology and folklore, Sociology, Area studies, or Education.

Expected courses include first-year introductory courses, *Understanding Other Cultures*, *Introduction to Global Coexistence Studies*, *Globalization and Cultural Contact*, *Cultural Diversity in Contemporary Japan*, and related subjects.
The successful candidate will engage in education, research, social contribution, and administrative duties based on the University’s founding principles and educational philosophy. Administrative duties include entrance examinations, the Common Test for University Admissions, and student recruitment activities such as high school visits, outreach lectures, and open campus events.

The successful candidate will also teach and supervise students in the Faculty, teacher-training programs, graduate school, and related programs, as well as perform other duties assigned by the University.

Applicants must be able to perform academic and administrative duties, including committee work, in Japanese. Applicants must also possess advanced English proficiency.

CUHK: Director of Diplomacy & International Studies (Hong Kong)

“JobDirector of inter-faculty undergraduate programme in Diplomacy and International Studies, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Deadline: 17 July 2026.

The Faculty of Social Science invites applications for the post of Professor. The appointee will be expected to serve as the inaugural Director for the new inter-Faculty undergraduate programme in Diplomacy and International Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). This innovative programme aims to nurture high-level, interdisciplinary talent who are proficient in both Chinese and Western cultures and are prepared to excel in international relations, international organizations and diplomatic arenas. With a particular focus on China’s role in global governance, the programme sees to students’ developing a deep understanding of the historical, cultural, and political dimensions of China’s engagement in international affairs. The Faculty is seeking a visionary leader with demonstrated commitment to teaching, programme management, and the development of this distinctive new initiative.

U Macau: Head, Department of Portuguese (China)

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Head, Department of Portuguese, University of  Macau, China. Deadline: 4 August 2026.

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities invites applications for the position of Head of Department of Portuguese (at the rank of Full/Associate Professor). The Department of Portuguese is an established and lively scholarly community. The Department offers an undergraduate degree in Portuguese Studies concentrating on Portuguese with selected courses in Language, Linguistics, Literature, Culture, History and Translation. At the undergraduate level, the Department also teaches Portuguese language within the Faculty of Law and offers elective courses in Portuguese as a foreign language to students from all faculties of the University. At the postgraduate level, the Department offers two Master programmes (i) Portuguese Language and Intercultural Studies; (ii) Translation Studies (Portuguese-Chinese), as well as one PhD programme covering various areas of Portuguese Studies.

Southern Illinois U: Study Abroad Program Director (USA)

“JobStudy Abroad Program Director, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA. Deadline: 4 July 2026.

This individual is responsible for managing various aspects of study abroad programs at the university. The director’s duties include initiating and developing study abroad programs, handling budgeting, faculty recruitment, student selection, and logistics. S/he also provides leadership to study abroad staff and faculty, manages exchange programs with other institutions, coordinates international scholarship programs, and acts as the university’s international representative. Additionally, s/he works on promoting health and safety measures for students, faculty, and staff during study abroad programs and supervises advisors who assist students with study, work, and travel opportunities abroad.