Category: Job Ads

U Leeds: Race & Media (UK)

“JobLecturer and/or Associate Professor in Race and Media, School of Media and Communication, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. Deadline: 15 March 2023.

The School of Media and Communication at the University of Leeds has recently appointed a Professor of Race and Media and, to support continuing growth of the area, is now looking to make two further appointments in race and media at Lecturer and/or Associate Professor level. Applications are welcome from candidates whose research explores race and media in any setting (Global North or Global South, including in relation to caste, class, disability, gender, and sexuality and other forms of inequality); any form of media or communication; and with relevance to any of the existing research strengths in media industries and cultural production, journalism, political communication, global communication, visual media and communication, digital cultures, and gender and media. They are open to a range of methodological approaches, particularly quantitative/big data methods.

UCL: Film & Media (UK)

“JobAssociate Lecturer in Film and Media, University College London, UK. Deadline: 13 March 2023.

The post-holder will be required to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in film and/or media studies, as well as intercultural, interdisciplinary and language-focused modules open to students of all the School of European Languages, Culture and Society – Centre for Multidisciplinary and Intercultural Inquiry (SELCS-CMII) programmes. The post-holder will teach a full-time load in accordance with departmental and institutional policy. Depending on other responsibilities, this is likely to entail 250-300 contact hours per academic year, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, to be determined in consultation with the Director of Film Studies and the Head of Department.

The post-holder may specialise in any aspect of film and/or media, but they would particularly welcome applications from candidates able to teach one or more of the following topics: global media industries; feminist or queer cinema; film/media theory and research methods. They would also particularly welcome applications from film/media scholars who could also contribute to teaching undergraduate modules in the language and culture of one of the following: French, German, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish.

CIEE: Center Director (Spain)

“JobCenter Director, Council on International Educational Exchange, Seville, Spain. Deadline: none listed; job posted 17 February 2023.

The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. The Center Director of CIEE Seville will have the overall responsibility for the management of all aspects of the Center, overseeing the planning and delivery of all CIEE programs, recruiting and developing the Center’s core team, and ensuring the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction. Successful applicants will be seasoned professionals with a minimum of ten years’ experience in a leadership role within study abroad, international educational exchange, or a related higher education institutional setting. A Ph.D. is preferred, while a master’s degree is required.

Denison U: Relational Communication (USA)

“JobVisiting Assistant Professor in Relational Communication, Denison University, Granville, OH, USA. Deadline: 3 March 2023.

The Denison University Department of Communication invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor position, beginning August 15, 2023. A Ph.D. in Communication is preferred by that date. The department values outstanding teaching and research as well as diversity and the liberal arts. Teaching and research interests for this position should address issues of intra/inter and/or cross-cultural communication with emphases on individual, group, social and institutional relationships, identity and alterity. Candidates who employ global perspectives in teaching and scholarship are especially encouraged to apply. Colleagues are expected to maintain teaching excellence in a rigorous, well-rounded undergraduate liberal curriculum in Communication.

U Leeds: Lecturer in New Writing & Intercultural Performance (UK)

“JobLecturer in New Writing and Intercultural Performance, School of Performance & Cultural Industries, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. Deadline: 2 March 2023.

As a Lecturer in New Writing and Intercultural Performance, you will carry out research, teaching and management within the School, Faculty and University and contribute to academic leadership. They are looking for an outstanding researcher and educator in New Writing with a complementary specialism in intercultural performance. They particularly welcome applicants with knowledge of scriptwriting, writing for digital media, intercultural approaches to Shakespeare, decolonizing performance research, ritual theatre and inter/intra/trans cultural performance. An understanding of this across different global contexts is particularly desirable.

U Illinois: Instructor/Lecturer in Interpreting (USA)

“JobInstructor or Lecturer in Interpreting, Program in Translation and Interpreting Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA. Deadline: 1 March 2023.

The Program in Translation and Interpreting Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, 9-month renewable specialized faculty position with a target start date of August 16, 2023. Renewal of the position is contingent on funding and strong performance reviews by the Program in Translation and Interpreting Studies. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The primary responsibility is to teach courses in interpreting. The specialized faculty member who joins this multilingual Program will also assist in developing curricula. Annual funding for professional development activities will be provided. For appointment at the rank of Instructor, a Masters’ degree in Translation Studies, Linguistics, or a related field is required at the time of appointment. For appointment as Lecturer, a doctoral degree in Translation Studies, Linguistics, or a related field is required at the time of appointment. Professional-level competence in English and at least one other language and professional experience in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting are required.

NYU Shanghai: Teaching and Learning in Multilingual Multicultural Studies/TESOL (China)

“JobClinical Professor (Open Rank) of Teaching and Learning in Multilingual Multicultural Studies/TESOL; Director, MA in TESOL Program; NYU – Shanghai, Shanghai, China. Deadline: none listed; posted 13 February 2023.

New York University-Shanghai invites applications for a full-time Clinical Professor (Open Rank) of Teaching and Learning in Multilingual Multicultural Studies / TESOL who will also serve as the Director of the MA in TESOL Program at NYU Shanghai. The successful candidate will teach graduate-level courses and supervise final student research projects. He / she will also spearhead the academic administration and operation of the MA in TESOL program, a 30-credit, 2-year degree jointly offered with the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.

This is a Full-Time Continuing Contract Faculty (FTCC) position. Typical initial appointments are on 12-month terms of 3 years with the possibility of long-term renewal. Rank, either Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate, or full Clinical Professor, will be commensurate with experience. The position is 100% in person in Shanghai. If relocation is necessary, NYU Shanghai can provide an allowance toward covering such related costs.

Colorado State U: Executive Director, Office for Inclusive Excellence (USA)

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Executive Director for the Office for Inclusive Excellence, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA. Deadline: 27 February 2023.

As a member of the Office of Inclusive Excellence, the Executive Director, in close relationship to the Assistant Vice President for Inclusive Excellence provides leadership for the cultural and resource centers while keeping the Assistant Vice President abreast on student success initiatives, significant events, ensuring employee alignment with OIE goals, and reviewing annual reviews and annual goals. This is a full-time, regular appointment, 12-month Administrative Professional position that reports to the Assistant Vice President for Inclusive Excellence.

U Cambridge: Education and International Development (UK)

“JobAssistant Professor in Education and International Development, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, UK. Deadline: 23 February 2023.

The Faculty of Education in central Cambridge is looking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Education and International Development. The position offers an exciting opportunity for a research-active educator to join a leading national and international centre for educational research, teacher development, and the study of education. The person appointed will contribute to the international profile of the Faculty through high quality research publications, grant capture, impactful dissemination, and public engagement. The Faculty is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All members of the community are expected to engage with developing and raising awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion in the Faculty and beyond.

The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding research and teaching contributions in education and international development. Within this field, candidates are expected to demonstrate expertise in education policy and/or practice. They will also show strong engagement with identifying and addressing inequalities in education (whether by race, ethnicity, indigeneity, gender, poverty, disability, among others). Methodologically, successful applicants are expected to work effectively with both quantitative and qualitative methods. Candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and will have relevant experience of teaching on undergraduate and/or graduate programmes. They will also have experience of mentoring and/or supervising students at the undergraduate, Masters, and/or PhD level.

NOTE: There are also positions available for an Assistant Professor in Education Policy and Practice and an Assistant Professor in Primary Teacher Education, if those are of interest.

U Oxford: Project Coordinator for Refugee-Led Research Hub (UK)

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Project Coordinator (Refugee-Led Research Hub), Department of International Development, University of Oxford, UK. Deadline: 13 February 2023.

The Oxford Department of International Development is seeking to recruit a Project Coordinator for the Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH). RLRH is an initiative of the Refugee Studies Centre (RSC) at the University of Oxford. RLRH supports individuals with lived experience of displacement to become leaders in the field of Refugee and Forced Migration Studies. RLRH does so by delivering academic programming to a global cohort of students who have been affected by displacement, supporting access to graduate degrees and professional development opportunities.

The post holder will play an integral role in coordinating day-to-day administration of the project, including relating to finance, budgeting, communications, reporting, travel, publications, and human resources. They will also liaise with RLRH and the British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA) administration teams based in Nairobi. The role provides a dynamic opportunity to work within a diverse team of colleagues and researchers based across the world.