Category: Job Ads

U Colorado: TESOL Instructor (USA)

“JobInstructor in TESOL Theory and Practice, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO. Deadline: April 12, 2019.

The candidate selected for this 1 FTE appointment (.5 FTE Linguistics; .5 FTE International English Center) will report to both the Department of Linguistics and the International English Center. The salary is $55,000. This is a multi-year contract that can be renewed infinitely. Responsibilities divided as follows:

Department of Linguistics:

  • Teaching a 2/1 per academic year course load of split graduate/ undergraduate courses in LING-TESOL methods, theory, and practice.

  • Directing and developing the Department of BA TESOL Certificate program.

  • Advising students seeking the MA-level TESOL with Technology Certificate.

International English Center

  • Teaching 2 courses per each IEC eight-week session; four sessions per year.

  • [and more relating to teaching, curriculum development, service activities – see original ad for details]

Princeton U: Postdoc in Linguistics (USA)

“JobPostdoctoral Research Associate, Program in Linguistics, Princeton University, NJ, USA. Deadline: April 1, 2019 (for first review, with rolling deadline).

The Program in Linguistics at Princeton University invites applications for a post-doctoral (or more senior) research position in linguistics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in formal semantics/pragmatics or prosody/intonation, and an interest in exploring the relationship between the two, experimentally and theoretically. The candidate may be invited to teach one course for Linguistics per semester, pending sufficient enrollments and with the approval of the Office of the Dean of the Faculty, and may engage in a small amount of undergraduate independent work advising. When teaching or advising, the successful candidate will carry a secondary rank of Lecturer. In addition, they will be expected to participate in the intellectual life of the Program in Linguistics. PhD in Linguistics or relevant discipline, preferably within the past five years but no later than September 1, 2019. This is a one-year term position starting September 1, 2019 with the possibility of renewal for a second year, based on continued satisfactory performance.

 

Johns Hopkins U: Director International Students (USA)

“JobDirector for International Students, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. Deadline: Open until filled (posted 3/7/19).

The Director for International Students (the “Director”) provides strategic leadership and policy development related to international students and scholars as part of the OIS leadership team. This person is responsible for ensuring compliance with all Department of Homeland Security, Student and Exchange Visitor Program, and Department of State regulations related to international students and scholars, and possessing general knowledge of other government agency rules that are applicable to the JHU international population (e.g., SSA, MVA, etc.).

American U: Intercultural Understanding (USA)

“JobMultiple Instructors of Intercultural Understanding, American University, Washington, DC. Deadline: 30 June 2019.

The School of Professional & Extended Studies (SPExS) at American University seeks outstanding applicants for multiple term faculty openings beginning in fall 2019. Each appointment is for nine months, and will commence in mid-August 2019 and conclude at the end of May 2020. The positions are full-time, non-tenure track faculty appointments. Rank and salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications. SPExS is seeking experienced instructors to teach Intercultural Understanding to first year students across a range of programs, including the Washington Mentorship Program (WMP) and the International Accelerator Program (IAP).

Intercultural Understanding seeks to encourage a better understanding of the dimensions of experience and belief that distinguishes cultures and countries from one another, and conversely, the commonalities that bind human experience together. The main objective of the course is to improve the intercultural competencies and communication skills of students, and to enhancestudents’ abilities to think critically and creatively about today’s social challenges. The course includes field trips, participation in cultural events, and simulation exercises.

American U: Kurdish Studies (USA)

“JobMustafa Barzani Scholar for Global Kurdish Studies, American University, Washington, DC. Deadline: April 1, 2019.

The School of International Service at American University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty appointment for Fall 2019. AU is seeking candidates at all career stages who have a PhD or its equivalent, and who specialize in one or more of the following thematic areas: Kurdish history, culture, politics, and international relations;; Peaceful coexistence between the global Kurdish community and other states and peoples; and Cooperation and conflict resolution within the global Kurdish community.

The position will require the incumbent to teach the equivalent of one undergraduate or graduate course in the second semester, and if renewed, for each semester of the following year. Fellows are required to be in residence at AU and to make a presentation of research in progress to the AU community. All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in School and University activities and service. Applicants should share the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

U San Francisco: Assoc VP of International Initiatives (USA)

“JobAssociate Vice Provost of International Initiatives, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Deadline: Open until filled (posted February 28, 2019).

The Associate Vice Provost of International Initiatives leads the university-wide effort to develop and promote academic excellence through the three aspects of internationalization: outbound (study abroad and faculty-led immersions); inbound (international students and visiting scholars); and on-campus (international curricular and co-curricular opportunities). The Associate Vice Provost (AVP) reports to the Senior Vice Provost of Academic Affairs (SVPAA) and ensures progress on key strategic goals in the development of the global classroom through faculty and student mobility and a diversified faculty and student body. Drawing on the USF mission to educate social justice leaders with a global perspective, the AVP will create a truly innovative home for global learning that brings together international and local efforts to build a sustainable and just world.

Canterbury Christ Church U: Dean of International (UK)

“JobDean of International, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, England, UK. Deadline: 15 March 2019.

Canterbury Christ Church University is a modern, dynamic University with some 17,000 students across two major campuses in Kent and at partner institutions in Greece, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka. The University is now seeking to appoint to the newly created, cross-institutional role of Dean of International. Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the Dean will provide academic leadership across the University to achieve significant increases in inbound recruitment of international students in priority subject areas, and to establish a focused set of international strategic partnerships to underpin both inbound recruitment and transnational activity. The successful candidate will also play a leading role in driving internationalisation of the curriculum and academic portfolio, and in promoting student and staff mobility and exchange. They will sit on the University’s senior leadership group.

Penn State: Director Global Programs (USA)

“JobDirector of Global Programs, Pennsylvania State Abington, PA. Deadline: Open until filled (posted 2/15/19).

The Pennsylvania State University seeks a scholar-administrator for the position of Director for the Office of Global Programs at Penn State Abington. The Penn State Abington College is home to nearly 4,000 students and more than 320 faculty. Penn State Abington is the University’s most diverse location with more than 50% of the population identifying as a minority and over 14% as international students.

The Office of Global Programs is at the intersection of International Student Services and Education Abroad on the Penn State Abington campus, and represents this college within a network of international education professionals across the University. The Director acts in the capacity of a senior international officer (SIO) for the campus and provides visionary leadership recognizing the profound connection of student success to the college’s global mission. The Director oversees a centralized office that provides education abroad and international student services for the Abington campus community and in collaboration with Penn State Global Programs. The Director is knowledgeable in the areas of immigration advising, programming, intercultural communication and global engagement development.

U Leiden: Lecturer Comparative Philosophy (Netherlands)

“JobUniversity Lecturer in Comparative Philosophy, Institute of Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities, University of Leiden, Netherlands. Deadline: 5 March 2019.

The Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Philosophy is looking for a University Lecturer in Comparative Philosophy.

Key responsibilities

  • Teaching in English in African/Africana philosophy and/or East Asian philosophy, in comparative philosophy, and in other areas of philosophy in our BA and MA programmes in Philosophy and in other Leiden University degree programmes as required, including supervision of BA and MA theses;
  • Teaching in Dutch in due course;
  • Supervision of PhD research;
  • Original research in philosophy and dissemination of findings through appropriate channels;
  • Acquisition of research funding from outside sources;
  • Representation of the field to external audiences and media;
  • Active participation in the running of the institution.

Northeastern U: NUin Program Liaisons/International Coordinators

“JobNUin Program Liaisons and International Coordinators, Northeastern University, Boston, MA. Deadline: March 1, 2019.

Northeastern University is hiring a N.U.in Program Liaison and several International Coordinator positions for each N.U.in program location(Australia, Canada, England, Greece, Ireland, Italy). The N.U.in on-site staff support the physical, emotional, social, and academic needs of first-year students. These staff members, in addition to support staff at the host institution, focus on creating positive and valuable experiential learning for students in their academic coursework, host city, and student residences. Site staff work non-traditional hours to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students. Program Liaisons supervise a team of International Coordinators. Site staff enthusiastically embody the mission and values of The N.U.in Program and Northeastern University while working and living in close proximity to first-year students.