Visiting Professor of Language Sciences, Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies, University of Vienna, Austria. Deadline: 9 May 2022.
This is a temporary position, beginning 1 October 2022. Successful candidates should be specialised in linguistics (Spanish), in particular in intercultural research and plurilinguism. They will teach both undergraduates and graduates in the Bachelor and the Master programme “Romanistik”. Their teaching load will be 8 hours per week.
Researcher or Senior Researcher, Migration Policy Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Deadline: 14 May 2022.
A new, independent think tank seeks an enthusiastic and rigorous migration researcher who is able to help inform and frame migration policy discussion by effectively engaging decision makers and other audiences. Do you share our drive to promote a more constructive approach to migration? Can you help develop ways to shape and inform new approaches to migration through research, policy influence and inclusive engagement? Can you apply your strong grounding in research methods to real-world challenges in a changing context?
Migration Policy Scotland (MPS) was launched in 2021 and they are seeking a Researcher or Senior Researcher to work alongside their Director. The Trustees and Director can picture a number of ways in which an individual might help strengthen MPS and its work through this role. As a result, they are seeking EITHER a full-time Researcher or a part-time Senior Researcher but recognise that candidates may have skills and experiences that cut across the two roles. This is a remote working opportunity and could be based anywhere in Scotland, but it is likely to involve regular meetings, particularly in Edinburgh.
The successful candidate will combine a commitment to intellectual rigour with a keen strategic awareness and the ability to communicate the results of research to audiences in policy, the third sector and, possibly, the media.
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Full Professor in International Communications, University of Nottingham in Ningbo, China. Deadline: 30 April 2022.
The School of International Communications at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China is a top recognized Media and Communication School in China and Asia. The school excels in teaching, social impact, and interdisciplinary studies and is affiliated to the Department of Culture, Media and Visual Studies at the Nottingham UK campus.
The applicant can be at any stage of their career with expertise and research interests in the following areas: Creative and Cultural Industries, Big Data, Film studies, Digital heritage, Digital Humanities, Media convergence, News media and journalism studies, Cultural studies, Gender Studies, Games studies and/or Celebrity Studies.
Senior Leadership Education and Development Specialist, East-West Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Deadline: Open until filled.
The East-West Center is accepting applications for a two-year limited position, with possibility for extension, as a Senior Leadership Education and Development Specialist. The East-West Center (EWC) was established in 1960 to promote better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific. The Leadership Program is part of the larger Professional Development Program at East-West Center, which hosts capacity-building programs for participants from multiple nations, cultures, and professional sectors.
The Senior Leadership Education and Development Specialist is responsible for collaboratively managing program-specific teams to (a) plan, organize, and facilitate existing East-West Center leadership education and development programs and ensure they are relevant to the Asia Pacific, (b) develop, design, and deliver new programs and initiatives that anticipate and respond to the region’s leadership opportunities and needs, and (c) support partnership-development and fundraising efforts that help secure the Leadership Program’s regional mandate.
Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor in International Studies, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. Deadline: 28 April 2022.
The School of International Studies specialises in research fields and specialisations for the following areas: Second Language Acquisition, Pragmatics, Language Testing, Studies of Chinese as a Second Language, British & American Literature, Medieval English, Renaissance Literature, Theoretical Linguistics, Intercultural Communication, French Language and Literature, German Language and Literature, Japanese Language and Literature, Russian Language and Literature.
The university plans to recruit distinguished scholars from both China and abroad by the “Hundred Talents Program”. Ample funds are available for this program to ensure that scholars have a favorable academic environment and optimum working and living conditions so that they can be dedicated to academic research and the advancement of their fields.
Research Fellow – Irregular Migration, CERC in Migration and Integration, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada. Deadline: 25 April 2022.
The Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Migration and Integration at Ryerson University invites applications of interest from post-doctoral and more senior research fellows who work in the wider field of irregular migration. This position is offered in close connection with several multi-year international research projects on irregular migration.
The Fellow will conduct research on areas of irregular migration in Canada and in comparative perspective with Europe and North America, including entry, stay, work and other dimensions, pathways between regularity and irregularity, lived experiences of migrants, policy analysis, and methods to estimate irregular migration.
CERC Migration offers an opportunity to pursue new research, develop leadership potential, and collaborate internationally working as part of a research team, headed by Professor Anna Triandafyllidou, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration, at Ryerson University.
2 Researcher positions, Centre on Migration, Policy and Society (COMPAS), School of Anthropology & Museum Ethnography, University of Oxford, UK. Deadline: 14 April 2022.
Reporting to the Director of the Global Exchange on Migration and Diversity, you will be Principal Investigator and lead for the award-winning C-MISE, the city initiative on migrants with irregular status in Europe. You will provide clear leadership for this innovative programme as it moves into the next phase of its development, being integral in the formulation of its new strategic plan. You will have a passion both for academic research and for knowledge exchange with policy makers, NGOs, and other stakeholders. You will be able to equally balance these two aspects of the role, undertaking research with pathways for publishing in an academic context, alongside a clear focus on applied knowledge exchange and policy engagement. The post is offered on a full-time basis for up to 34 months, available from 1st June 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is based in the UK. Requests for flexible working will always be taken into consideration and will be accommodated as far as possible.
2. Researcher
Reporting to the Director of the Global Exchange on Migration and Diversity, you will be responsible for carrying out a research and knowledge exchange project focused on the No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) immigration condition and social services provision for those at risk of destitution. You will have a passion both for academic research and for knowledge exchange with policy makers, NGOs, and other stakeholders. You will be able to equally balance these two aspects of the role, undertaking research with clear pathways for publishing in an academic context, alongside a clear focus on applied knowledge exchange and policy engagement. The post is offered on a full-time basis for 18 months from 1 May 2022 (with the possibility of extension). Requests for flexible working will always be taken into consideration and will be accommodated as far as possible.
Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford and those with lived experience of the immigration system.
Assistant Professor in Global Communication, Department of Communications and New media, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore. Deadline: 21 April 2022.
The Department of Communications and New Media (CNM) offers undergraduate, honours and PhD programmes in communications and new media studies, with an innovative curriculum that introduces students to key debates in the areas of media studies, communication management, interactive media design and cultural studies. CNM invites applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: global media and communication, environmental communication, media industry studies, intercultural communication, science and technology studies, development communication, digital technology and social change, global media governance, media communication in Asia and/or Southeast Asia.
Lecturer in International Politics,
University of London Institute in Paris (ULIP), Paris, France. Deadline: 29 April 2022.
The University of London Institute in Paris seeks to appoint a Lecturer in International Politics to contribute to the delivery of innovative and engaging teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and to further enhance the Institute’s reputation for interdisciplinary research. ULIP’s BA programmes in International Politics, and French Studies, continue to grow, with student recruitment increasing each year. The new appointment is made in light of this growth, and the successful candidate will join a vibrant interdisciplinary department. The initial duration of the contract is one year and is subject to French law (Contrat à durée déterminée).
Located in the French capital, ULIP is committed to the development of students’ intercultural skills and transnational perspectives. Programmes at ULIP foreground comparative and connected approaches which situate France and the francophone world in relation to wider global dynamics and local diversities.
The successful candidate will hold a relevant PhD (or be close to completion) in International Politics or International Relations and have native or near-native fluency in English and French. Previous experience of module design, delivery and assessment at a Higher Education Institution is essential. They will have prior experience of teaching in these subject areas at undergraduate and/or graduate levels, including through virtual learning environments (VLEs). Experience of supervising student projects and dissertations is an asset.
Assistant Course Manager (Diplomatic Studies Programme),
Department for Continuing Education, University of Oxford, UK. Deadline: 13 April 2022.
The Department for Continuing Education is seeking to appoint an Assistant Course Manager to be responsible for leading the smooth administration of the Diplomatic Studies Programme (DSP). The DSP comprises a number of postgraduate courses designed primarily for professional diplomats. You will ensure the efficient and effective administration of all key processes for the DSP in line with departmental and University requirements. The role includes daily contact with some 30-40 full-time students per year from all over the world. It offers the opportunity to accompany the students on their annual study tours within the UK and in continental Europe.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience of student administration within Higher Education or a similar environment, together with strong team work skills, significant experience of supervising staff, and excellent standards of accuracy. You also need excellent communication skills, including a high degree of intercultural communicative competence, and experience of conveying detailed and complex policies and procedures.
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