Category: Job Ads

Kennesaw State U: Conflict Management & Peacebuilding (USA)

“JobDirector of the School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding, and Development, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA, USA. Deadline: 10 January 2023.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a twelve-month, administrative faculty position as a tenured Professor and Director of the School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and Development (SCMPD) in the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences beginning July 2023.

Responsibilities include:

  • The Director is responsible for providing leadership for the School and Center for Conflict Management.

  • They will oversee SCMPD’s academic programs and budgets, facilitate fundraising, and manage the School’s outreach to the academic and practitioner communities.

  • The College is looking for an accomplished scholar with demonstrated administrative leadership skills and the ability to create an environment for collaboration, transparency, and shared governance.

  • The Director will have the responsibility to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity.

  • Working in collaboration with School faculty and staff and the Dean’s office, the Director will support and enhance teaching effectiveness, scholarship and research, student success, and community outreach.

East-West Center: Deputy Director (USA)

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Projects Coordinator, East-West Center, Honolulu, HI, USA. Deadline: Open until filled.

The The East-West Center (Center) is accepting applications for a limited, two-year appointment (with possibility of extension) for a Deputy Director within the Research Program. The Deputy Director assists the Vice President and Director of Research (VPDR) with overall administrative and intellectual leadership for the Research Program, ensuring its activities and funding proposals are compatible with the Center’s mission and objectives. The position will also develop, execute, and maintain appropriate recordkeeping systems and operational procedures to ensure the program’s work scope, policy, and regulatory requirements are properly followed. Additionally, the incumbent may assist in directing program resources, project planning, and contributing to the development and evaluation of current and future research opportunities.

Other positions currently available at the East-West Center are listed here.

CUNY: Hispanic Languages & Literatures (USA)

“JobAssistant Professor of Hispanic Languages and Literatures, Queens College, City University of New York, Queens, NY, USA. Deadline: 17 January 2023.

The Department of Hispanic Languages and Literatures invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the level of Assistant Professor in the field of Hispanic Linguistics to begin Fall 2023. They are interested in candidates whose research focuses on any, or a combination, of the following fields: sociolinguistics, Spanish as a heritage language, or second language acquisition. They seek candidates with a strong scholarly background, who are committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and identify with the mission of Queens College and the City University of New York (CUNY).

The College is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching and other assigned duties. Candidates with training in language pedagogy are especially encouraged to apply. The person appointed will teach (i) introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in Spanish language and linguistics; (ii) elective courses for Spanish majors and minors; and (iii) coordinate the Department’s language program and curriculum. The basic teaching load for faculty is 3/3, and the untenured period includes significant reassigned time for research. Work spent on administrative duties, such as language coordination, reduces teaching load.

Goethe U: Predoctoral Researcher: Transnational Organization of Senior Care, Labour and Mobility in Central and Eastern Europe (Germany)

“JobPredoctoral researcher in transnational organization of senior care, labour and mobility in Central and Eastern Europe, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany. Deadline: 20 December 2022.

The Department of Social Sciences at Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany invites applications for a fixed-term position as a Pre-doctoral researcher in the international project “Researching the transnational organization of senior care, labour and mobility in Central and Eastern Europe” funded by VolkswagenStiftung, starting on 01.03.2023. Employment is limited to a maximum of four years. You will participate in the research work of the collaborative project Researching the transnational organisation of senior care, labour and mobility in Central and Eastern Europe funded by VolkswagenFoundation. You will work in an international team of colleagues from several universities and research institutions. You will contribute to the further development of survey instruments, data collection and analysis (document analysis, expert interviews, field research on the internet and on site in Germany and Poland). In addition, you will be involved in the organisational management of the project. You will also contribute to the dissemination of research results in internationally visible publications. The project provides opportunity for working on an individual PhD project.

You hold a degree (M.A./Diploma) in sociology or a related social science field, have very good knowledge of qualitative research methods and are interested in innovative research methods. You can work independently and have good social skills as well as the ability to work well in a team. The working language within the project is English. Additionally, interviews will be conducted and written texts will be analysed in Polish, so appropriate knowledge of both languages is required. German language skills are an additional advantage.

 

Toronto Metropolitan U: 2 Research Fellowships (Canada)

“JobCERC in Migration and Integration has 2 different fellowship positions available, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada. Deadline for both: 31 January 2023.

  1. Senior Research Associate: Narratives on Migration

    The Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Migration and Integration at Toronto Metropolitan University invites applications of interest from early and mid-career researchers who work in the broader field of narratives on migration and integration in Canada and in comparative perspective with a special emphasis on the role of social media in shaping those narratives. The relevant candidate should have related expertise in the field of populism and nativism, public attitudes on migration, and with a focus on how these are being shaped in the current context where communication is dominated by the social media. Candidates with expertise in statistical analysis of public attitudes as well as with expertise specifically on the analysis of social media and related specialized software are particularly encouraged to apply. An applicant must hold a PhD in the social sciences, with a strong publication and research track record on migration. The candidate must demonstrate comparative perspectives as well as analytical thinking beyond case studies. Fluency in English is required; French knowledge and international experience are assets. Previous experience in research fund raising is also an asset.

  2. Research Fellow: Migration, Mobility and the Future of Work

    In addition, they invite applications of interest for a Research Fellow in the broader field of Migration, Mobility and the Future of Work with a special focus on what has been termed ‘digital nomads’. The relevant candidate will have expertise on the issue of ‘placeless work’, remote work, engagement into digital platforms, with a focus on those people who tend to live in one place but work in another. Expertise on Canada is of interest but applications from people working in other countries or also other world regions are strongly encouraged. An applicant must hold a PhD in the social sciences, with a strong publication and research track record in migration. The candidate must demonstrate comparative perspectives as well as analytical thinking beyond case studies. Fluency in English is required; French knowledge and international experience are assets. Previous experience in research fund raising is also an asset.

Morehouse College: Black Geographies (USA)

“JobAvalon Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences, Division of Humanities, Social Sciences, Media, and Arts, Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA, USA. Deadline: 30 December 2022.

The Division of Humanities, Social Sciences, Media & Arts at Morehouse College invites applications and nominations for an experienced teacher-scholar in the interdisciplinary area of Black Geographies. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of (or the potential for) excellence in research, teaching, and student mentoring. The Avalon Professor in the Humanities & Social Sciences will be expected to maintain an active research program with the potential for external funding, teach engaging undergraduate courses, and to develop programming in their areas of expertise. The position is open to all ranks with an anticipated start date of August 2023.
Areas of specialization might include, for example, racial justice movements in the African diaspora, carceral and abolition geographies, environmental racism, Black autonomous spaces, diaspora studies, the Global South, or digital geographies. Scholarship that demonstrates an interest in innovative pedagogies, civic engagement and activism, or new geographical research methods would be an added benefit. Area of geographic focus is open.

Otaru U: English Applied Linguistics (Japan)

“JobAssociate Professor or Lecturer of English Applied Linguistics, Center for Language Studies, Otaru Univeristy of Commerce, Hokkaido, Japan. Deadline: 10 January 2023.

Announcement of a full-time tenured faculty position in English Applied Linguistics (esp. Sociolinguistics or Pragmatics). Applicants are invited for the post of Associate Professor or Lecturer available from April 1 or September 1, 2023 at the Center for Language Studies, Otaru University of Commerce, in Japan. The Center has a long history of being one of Hokkaido’s top academic research organizations and language educational institutions. They are seeking an exceptional academic who can support their ambitions to enhance their teaching and research reputation. Candidates should possess a doctorate in Applied Linguistics, specializing in sociolinguistics, pragmatics, or closely related area. Expertise in the teaching of English to Japanese university students is desirable.

SS Great Britain: Global Histories Ambassador/Research Fellow (UK)

“JobGlobal Histories Ambassador and Research Fellow, SS Great Britain, Brunel Institute, Brunel, UK. Deadline: 19 December 2022.

The Global Histories Ambassador and Research Fellow will become part of the Brunel Institute team of innovative experts, each of whom holds particular skillset that crosses the boundaries of the normal museum, academic and heritage roles, and will actively collaborate to engage with people locally, regionally and internationally.

The postholder will play a key role in the development of the Trust by researching and making relevant for modern audiences the global histories and interconnections pioneered in particular by the revolutionary ships Great Western and Great Britain. The candidate will enjoy researching with historical materials and have the ability to link people and stories together, while working to unlock the barriers that diverse audiences can face when visiting and engaging with heritage sites. The most tangible outcome of this work will be the ‘Global Messdeck’ a multi-use story space and flexible gallery situated in the proposed new Albion dockyard site, and through which the Trust will engage visitors from all backgrounds and places to welcome, introduce, explore, publish and curate stories and histories of mobility, communication and globalization as they relate to Brunel’s historic vessels and to all our lives and communities today.

Inspired by and supporting the development of the Trust’s Albion Dock and Brunel Country project the postholder will play a key role in supporting primary research, interpretation, and education work, and in sharing learning across the sector. The expanded Brunel Institute team will be part of the programme to increase access to, and understanding of, the SS Great Britain, PS Great Western, science, engineering and conservation, maritime migration and the legacy of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s life and work.

ACTFL: Language Testers for 107 languages (Online)

“JobThe American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) is seeking experts in various languages to join their Tester training to become an ILR OPI tester (Interagency Language Roundtable’s Oral Proficiency Interview). Deadline: ongoing.

ACTFL is seeking language professionals to serve as freelance language testers. If you speak one of the below languages, have an interest in language assessments, and have a few hours of telephone availability during weekdays, you are invited to apply. ACTFL trains and certifies language testers for over 107 languages.

They are currently accepting applications for the following languages: Afrikaans, Akan-Twi, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic (Modern Standard), Arabic-Algerian, Arabic-Egyptian, Arabic-Gulf (Iraqi), Arabic-Levantine, Arabic-Libyan, Arabic-Moroccan, Arabic-Saudi, Arabic-Sudanese, Arabic-Tunisian, Arabic-Yemeni, Armenian, Assyrian, Azerbaijani/Azeri, Baluchi, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Burmese, Cebuano, Chavacano, Chechen, Chinese-Cantonese, Chinese-Mandarin, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Ewe, Finnish, French, Fula/Peul, Ga, Georgian, German, Gujarati, Haitian-Creole, Hausa, Hebrew, Hiligaynon/Ilonggo, Hungarian, Igbo (Igno), Ilocano, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kazakh, Kirghiz, Korean, Krio, Kurdish-Kurmanji, Kurdish-Sorani, Latvian, Lingala, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Malayalam, Hmong (Miao-Yao), Mongolian, Norwegian, Pashto-Afghan, Persian-Farsi, Polish, Portuguese-Brazilian, Portuguese-European, Romanian, Russian, Serbian-Croatian, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish, Swedish, Tagalog, Tajik, Tamil, Thai, Tibetan, Tigrinya, Turkish, Turkmen, Uighur, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Wolof, and Zulu.

If you do not speak one of these languages, you may still submit an application to be contacted in case a need for your language arises in the future.

NOTES: You must be authorized to work in the United States, complete their training, and make a 2 year commitment for part-time availability.

U Exeter: Intercultural Communication (UK)

“JobSenior Lecturer in Intercultural Communication, Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK. Deadline: 7 December 2022.

The Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at the University of Exeter are seeking to appoint a new Senior Lecturer with a particular interest in Intercultural Communication. This full time, permanent post is available from January 2023. They are looking to extend the research profile of Intercultural Communication and to offer leadership and specialist teaching on the new MA in this area. To complement existing strengths within the Faculty, you may have research and teaching interests in intercultural communication and the workplace/ health/ pragmatics/ the global south/ media or business communication. You will be a member of the Department of Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies, but expected to work and create connections across disciplines. You may also be required to teach on and convene modules at undergraduate level, as well as attracting and supervising postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate research students.