Category: Job Ads

Emory U: Asst Dir Racial & Cultural Engagement (USA)

“JobAssistant Director of Racial And Cultural Engagement (RACE), Asian American Student Initiatives, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Deadline: Open until filled, posted May 13, 2020.

The Assistant Director for the Office for Racial and Cultural Engagement (RACE) contributes to the overall mission of Emory Campus Life and through providing individual, group, and organizational support, education, and advisement. This position works to encourage and challenge students to inquire about the construction of racial identities and create active learning environments that enhance their awareness and exploration of why and how race informs cultural and communal development.

While the Assistant Director will work with all students, the position will be primarily responsible for supporting Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) student initiatives. The person in this position will work collaboratively with staff throughout Campus Life and beyond to provide support services focused on racial diversity, equity, and inclusion while connecting students to the Emory community.

This staff member will be interested in program development that prioritizes collaboration with students and other staff members, student empowerment, and the personal and professional development of students. The person in this role will be engaged in a high level of student advising and willing to form working partnerships to improve the services rendered to students.

U Nottingham Ningbo: Literature/Applied Linguistics (China)

“JobTeaching Fellow in Literature or Applied Linguistics, Department of Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies, University of Nottingham in Ningbo, China. Deadline: May 31, 2020.

The Department was first established as the “Translation Programme” in 1990, and was awarded full independent departmental status in 2019. During our 30-year history, we have built a reputation as one of the leading centres in the region for teaching and research in Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies. The Department offers teaching at BA, MA and Research Postgraduate levels, and is among the most internationalized in the region, with an academic staff comprising members from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, Spain, the UK and Australia. The Programme has particular strengths in literary translation, minority cultures in translation, and interpreting, and is also expanding its profile in the field of translation technology.

The successful candidate is expected to deliver lectures and seminars in topics within Literature and Applied Linguistics. Specifically, we are looking for someone who has some teaching experience in higher education, specializing in at least two of the following areas: Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Intercultural Communication, Business and Professional Communication, Discourse Analysis, English Literature, Drama, English Language Teaching Methods, and Academic Learning Skills. The candidate is required to deliver teaching to all levels of the undergraduate and possibly postgraduate programmes. Candidates who are interested in research and who will contribute to Research and Knowledge Exchange activities and undertake administrative duties are preferred. Candidates must have a PhD degree at or near completion in a relevant discipline, preferably in English Literature or Applied Linguistics, and excellent communication and presentation skills in English.

Hong Kong Baptist U: AI and Media Research Lab (China)

“Job2 positions, AI and Media Research Lab, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China. Deadline: May 30, 2020.

Post-doctoral Fellow in AI and Media Research Lab, Department of Journalism, School of Communication.

Senior Research Assistant in AI and Media Research Lab, Department of Journalism, School of Communication.

Both positions conduct research around social media, online incivility, and misinformation, with particular foci around the two topics of politics and COVID-19.

MPI Europe: Internships (Belgium)

“JobPaid internships, Migration Policy Institute Europe, Brussels, Belgium. Deadline: 26 April 2020.

The Migration Policy Institute Europe (MPIE) is seeking candidates for a full-time internship in Brussels for Autumn -Winter 2020, which offers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and practical experience working with a broad network of experts in a wide range of policy areas, including EU immigration and asylum systems, labor migration, and immigrant integration. The internship also offers individuals the opportunity to collaborate directly with policy analysts and senior management, and potentially author research. The successful candidates will also be involved in the organization of external MPIE events, with benefits for his/her network.

The intern will provide support to the MPI Europe team, including senior management. Applicants must have at least a relevant bachelor or master’s degree and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Tampere U: Social Psychology (Finland)

“JobAssistant/Associate Professor, and Associate Professor/Professor in Social Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, Finland. Deadline: 20 May 2020.

The Unit of Social Research is the largest unit in the Faculty of Social Sciences (SOC). Its key research themes are the transformation of social governance, social and societal processes and risks, and the challenges of well-being and sustainable development. The unit hosts six subjects: social psychology, sociology, social policy, youth research, social anthropology and gender studies. The Unit of Social Research also has four research centers: the Working Life Research Center, the Research Center for Knowledge, Science, Technology and Innovation, the Childhood, Youth and Family Research Center, and the Peace and Conflict Research Center.

The Unit of Social Research offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level education. The unit has a joint, comprehensive bachelor’s program in social studies. Master’s degree education is given in fields of study corresponding to the subjects. In addition to these, the master’s program is implemented in five international programs: Comparative Social Policy and Welfare, Gender Studies, Global and Transnational Sociology, Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research, and Public Choice. Doctoral education takes place within the doctoral program in social research, including: gender studies, peace and conflict research, social anthropology, social policy, social psychology, sociology, social work, and youth research. In social psychology, key research topics include social interaction, self and identity, group dynamics, and the relationships between the individual, communities, and society.

Maynooth U: Spanish & Intercultural Studies (Ireland)

“JobLecturer/Assistant Professor, Spanish Studies with a specialty in Intercultural Studies, Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland. Deadline: 10 May 2020.

Maynooth University is seeking an academic with an outstanding record to join the staff as Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Spanish Studies with a specialism in Intercultural Studies, understood in its broadest sense to encompass subfields such as cultural and literary translation, cultural industries, and intercultural creativity, among others. The person appointed will have a proven record of teaching, research and publication, appropriate to the career stage. He/she will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching programme of the SMLLC / Spanish Studies section and undertake teaching duties to on the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as the supervision of Master’s and PhD students.

Northeastern U: Program Manager, Global Experiences (USA)

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Program Manager, Global Experience Office, Northeastern University, Boston, MA. Deadline: open until filled; posted April 7, 2020.

The Global Experience Office (GEO) is a central office of global education at Northeastern University, committed to ensuring that every Northeastern student has an opportunity to engage in intellectually challenging and culturally enriching experiences throughout the world. To achieve this, GEO partners with Northeastern colleges and units to integrate global experiences into their curricula and to enhance their capacity in operating global programs. GEO’s own signature programs are carefully designed and operated to complement students’ on-campus studies, to deepen students’ knowledge of the world and their chosen field of study, develop intercultural and political sensitivity, utilize and strengthen foreign language skills, and help students explore global career options. Through these programs, GEO facilitates global experiences for over 2,700 NU students and 200 additional foreign incoming students.

With supervision from the Associate Director team, the Program Manager is accountable for the day to day oversight of each assigned off-site location, specifically in relation to first-year international programs such as the N.U.in Program, Global Engagement Program, and Global Quest. This role interacts and manages the onsite staff of the N.U.in Program to ensure that all agreements, promises, and other commitments made via contract and other obligations are fulfilled. The Program Manager should have a working knowledge of higher education student life as well as the trends in international education management. This position requires significant interaction with departments, institutions, and individuals both on and off campus in a fast-paced international environment. As such, the Program Manager possess excellent problem solving, communication, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Additionally, this position demands a significant amount of patience, flexibility, and initiative.

City U of Hong Kong: Media & Communication (China)

“JobChair Professor / Professor / Associate Professor, Department of Media and Communication, City University of Hong Kong, China. Deadline: 31 May 2020 or until filled.

The Department of Media and Communication invites applications for faculty appointment at the rank of Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor beginning in January 2021. Specialization sought is open, with preferred areas including Mass Communication, Digital and Social Media, Visual Communication, and Marketing and Strategic Communication.

A PhD in Communication or a closely related field from a globally accredited institution. The appointees for Chair Professor/Professor should command a superb record of scholarly achievements and exert leadership in the field of media and communication. The appointees for Associate Professor should have an outstanding record of scholarly achievements in both teaching and research, a strong record in research grant and/or academic management expertise.

 

Dialogue Coordinator (USA)

“JobDialogue Coordinator, Ahmad and Elizabeth El-Hindi Center for Dialogue, InterFaith Works, Syracuse, NY. Deadline: Open until filled, posted March 21, 2020.

The Dialogue Coordinator is responsible for designing and delivering dialogue projects, training for facilitators to support those projects, and providing evaluation of dialogue projects. Dialogue, as practiced by this Center for Dialogue, is a structured, facilitated conversation among groups of 8-15 people to have brave conversations with each other on difficult topics, such as racism. The dialogue process builds the capacity of the community through training and support of multiple sectors both through facilitation of dialogue circles and the training of community members in methods of constructive engagement that influence public policy and community problem solving.

USIP: Dialogue & Peace Process Support (USA)

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Senior Expert, Dialogue and Peace Process Support, United States Institute of Peace, Washington, DC. Deadline: Open until filled, posted January 23, 2020.

The Senior Expert position will serve as program lead on promoting and enhancing dialogue as a predominant peacebuilding method for the Inclusive Peace Processes Team, which is located in USIP’s Center for Applied Conflict Transformation. The Senior Expert will oversee USIP’s thought leadership on dialogue as well as develop practice, particularly to support transformation in peace processes globally. This position will provide strategic guidance and practice-oriented training, and serve as a comparative analyst on issues related to dialogues including political dialogues and consultations, intercultural dialogues, national dialogues, track II dialogue, among others.

The Inclusive Peace Processes team provides support to a range of internal and external stakeholders working at various stages of peace processes. The team provides capacity-building support as well as technical expertise on issues related to peace processes such as power-sharing, ceasefires, and mediation support. The Senior Expert will report to the Director, Inclusive Peace Processes and Reconciliation. This position will be a Full-Time position, however ISIP is open to include candidates that are available to work Part-Time as well.