Category: Job Ads

Meridian: Program Officer, IVLP (USA)

“JobProgram Officer, International Visitor Leadership Program, Meridian International, Washington, DC, USA. Deadline: open until filled; posted 6 May 2023.

The Program Officer is responsible for designing, planning and implementing short-term professional exchanges in the United States for U.S. Department of State-sponsored participants in the International Visitor Leadership Program. Spanning a wide range of subject areas and sectors, these high-level exchanges connect emerging foreign leaders with their American counterparts to encourage long-lasting relationships. This position is located in Washington D.C. and Meridian requires Maryland, Washington, DC, or Virginia residence for all employees. The position may work partially remotely until further notice.

U College London: Two Positions in Intercultural Communication (UK)

“JobTwo positions in intercultural communication currently available in the Department of Culture, Communication and Media, University College London, London, UK. Deadline: 25 May 2023.

The Department of Culture, Communication and Media (CCM) is a department of the Institute of Education at University College London. It is committed to excellence in teaching, research and consultancy in the areas of: Media and Cultural Studies, Art, Design and Museology; Academic writing; English Education; Applied Linguistics; Language Learning and Intercultural Communication, Music Education; Multimodality studies; Learning with Digital Technologies. They are currently advertising two positions.

  1. Lecturer in Language Learning and Intercultural Communication

You will contribute to Masters, PhD programmes and other programmes in the Centre, while also contributing to research, knowledge exchange, and consultancy activies in the department. Alongside the demonstration of a broad theoretical and practical understanding of intercultural communication, you will have knowledge and expertise in language learning and intercultural communication and will contribute to the further development of this aspect of the MA Intercultural Communication. You will also play a significant role in the planning and development of the International Centre for Intercultural Studies.

2. Lecturer in Professional Communication

You will contribute to Masters, PhD and other programmes in the Centre, while also contributing to research, knowledge exchange and consultancy activities in the department. Alongside the demonstration of a broad theoretical and practical understanding of intercultural communication, you will have knowledge and expertise in the development of intercultural competence in professional settings and will take a lead in developing this aspect of the MA Intercultural Communication. You will also play a significant role in the planning and development of the International Centre for Intercultural Studies.

Anna Lindh Foundation: Public Policies Manager (Egypt)

“JobPublic Policies Manager, Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation, Alexandria, Egypt. Deadline: 11 June 2023.

The Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for the Dialogue between Cultures (ALF) is looking for an experienced professional ready to make a change in the region to join its multicultural team. The Public Policies Manager, working from the ALF Secretariat in Alexandria, will have the overall responsibility to lead the ALF Secretariat’s action towards the public bodies of the 42 Member States and the European Union’s institutions; ensure well-oiled internal and external coordination schemes and procedures; actively contribute to the fundraising strategy of the Foundation; direct the Public Policies team; supervise the assigned budget; develop, implement and organise all the ALF Public Policies Unit activities and coordinate with the other Units of the Foundation, in accordance with the ALF Multiannual Work Programme 2022-2025.

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.

U Bedfordshire: Intercultural Competence (UK)

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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Intercultural Competence, School of Leadership and Management, University of Bedfordshire, Luton, UK. Deadline: 15 May 2023.

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Intercultural Competence. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering research-informed teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate International Business courses and for ensuring an excellent student experience. An integral part of the role will be to work with colleagues to enhance the curriculum and programmes, including developing and delivering new practice-based units and courses. They will consider applications from across the spectrum of Intercultural Competence but are particularly interested in candidates also able to deliver high quality and innovative teaching in the areas of cross-cultural management in business, inter-cultural competence in business, intercultural relations, peace-keeping, international marketing and global issues affecting international business and consumer behaviour. The post will be based at the Luton campus, with travel to other campuses as required. Opportunities for delivery at international partner campuses may also be available.

Villanova U: Facilitator of Intergroup Dialogue (USA)

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Facilitator of Intergroup Dialogue Program, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA. Deadline: open until filled, posted 4 April 2023.

The Facilitator of Intergroup Dialogue reports to the Directors of Intergroup Dialogue and is primarily responsible for facilitating sustained dialogue for-credit courses involving topics on identity, justice and inclusion. This position is responsible for generating, collecting, organizing, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to assess the Intergroup Dialogue Center. This position effectively implements methods to assess the dialogue program and increase performance across all levels of the program.

U of the Arts London: Intercultural Communication Trainer (UK)

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Intercultural Communication Trainer, University of the Arts, London, UK. Deadline: 8 May 2023.

This is an exciting opportunity within the Language Centre at University of the Arts London to innovate and develop the intercultural and communication training, support and resources provided for staff and students participating in Online at UAL. Around half of UAL’s students join us from outside the UK and the Language Centre provides language and intercultural skills for staff and students across the University, adapting its services in response to changes in the academic portfolio and needs of the community. Online at UAL is a significant current development that will provide courses of study through online only modes. The support will be varied in form, with asynchronous digital resources featuring alongside workshops, consultations and working-party collaborations.

As Intercultural Communication Trainer, you will work alongside course academic teams to create strategies for working with complex, sensitive, or controversial themes with diverse and dispersed cohorts and review and evaluate the effect and impact of support provided. As this is a new role within the existing Intercultural Communication Training Programme, and Online at UAL is in early stages of development, the size, shape and scope of this role will evolve.

U Edinburgh: Language Education (UK)

“JobLecturer in Language Education, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences / Moray House School of Education and Sport / Institute for Language Education, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Deadline: 1 May 2023.

The Moray House School of Education and Sport is pleased to invite applications for the position of Lecturer in Language Education. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to their highly successful Masters level teaching programmes (MSc TESOL, MSc Language Education, MSc Language and Intercultural Communication), to the supervision of doctoral students, and to secure research grants through our Languages, Interculturality and Literacies Thematic Research Hub aligned with REF high quality research outputs. The post requires a culturally sensitive vision that reflects a commitment to social justice and the provision of high-quality student experience.

 

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.