Category: Job Ads

Learning & Development, UNESCO (France)

“JobHead of Learning and Development Unit, Bureau of Human Resources Management, UNESCO, Paris, France. Deadline: 3 May 2019.

The Head of the Learning and Development Unit plays a key role in the delivery of UNESCO’s human resource strategic objectives and UNESCO’s related Learning and Development Action Plan. The plan will be implemented over five years and aims to develop a skilled and competent UNESCO workforce at all levels of the Organization. The Head of Unit will be a senior learning and development professional with a track record of success. Require excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of French as well as another UNESCO official language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish).

U Bristol: TESOL & Applied Linguistics (UK)

“JobSenior Teaching Associate in TESOL/Applied Linguistics, School of Education, University of Bristol, UK. Deadline: 12 May 2019.

The School of Education is seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to make a significant contribution to the School’s long-established Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)/Applied Linguistics provision. Applications are sought from academics who can demonstrate a broad knowledge base in the field of TESOL and Applied Linguistics with depth in at least one of the following areas: foreign language materials development; technology-enhanced language learning; foreign language teacher education; curriculum development; English for Specific Purposes; teaching languages to young learners; quantitative and mixed-methods approaches to language education research. The post holder should have a keen interest in contributing to further development of scholarship in these areas.

Hong Kong U: Strategy/International Business (Hong Kong)

“JobProfessor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Strategy/International Business, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until September 30, 2019, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Strategy/International Business (IB) in the Faculty of Business and Economics, to commence as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal with consideration for tenure during the second fixed-term contract.  The successful candidate with more experience and qualifications may be considered for direct tenure subject to approval.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Strategy, IB or Management, with potential for high-quality research and teaching.  Preferences will be given to those specialized in Strategy/IB areas such as corporate strategy, firm boundaries and organization, with a focus on strategies in emerging economies.  The appointee is expected to publish in top-tier strategy/IB journals and to teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Hong Kong U: Marketing (Hong Kong)

“JobProfessor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Marketing, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until August 11, 2019, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Marketing in the Faculty of Business and Economics, to commence on July 1, 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal, or on tenured terms for exceptionally outstanding candidates subject to approval.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree, with preference given to those with a research focus on quantitative marketing, marketing strategy, or services marketing.  Research excellence (i.e. published papers or papers in advanced stages in top-tier marketing or related journals) and strong teaching performance are expected.  The appointee is expected to be committed to high-quality scholarly research and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate marketing courses.

Australian National U: International Relations (Australia)

“JobAssociate Professor of International Relations, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia. Deadline: 15 May 2019.

The Associate Professor will be a leading member of the Department of International Relations and will promote innovative research and intellectual dialogue between Australia and Korea, especially through the ANU Korea Institute and the Department of International Relations. The Associate Professor will maintain and further develop their research, disciplinary and policy networks, especially connected to Australia-Korea relations, to enhance the Department’s position both globally and nationally.

MPI Europe: Policy Analyst (Belgium)

“JobPolicy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst, Migration Policy Institute Europe, Brussels, Belgium. Deadline: 6 May 2019.

Migration Policy Institute Europe (MPI Europe) is a nonprofit, independent research institute based in Brussels, Belgium that aims to provide a better understanding of migration in Europe and thus promote evidence-based policymaking. MPI Europe provides authoritative research and practical policy design to governmental and nongovernmental stakeholders who seek more effective management of immigration, immigrant integration, and asylum systems as well as successful outcomes for newcomers, families of immigrant background, and receiving communities in Europe. MPI Europe works collaboratively with the International Program of its sister organization, the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), based in Washington, DC.

MPI Europe seeks a highly motivated Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst to join its dynamic team in Brussels. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional writing, editing, and analytical skills and a thorough understanding of European policy frameworks and systems to manage immigration and asylum. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Purdue U: Intercultural Research Specialist (USA)

“JobIntercultural Research Specialist, Purdue University, Indiana. Deadline: Open until filled; posted March 15, 2019.

This is an open rank search at either the Specialist (P2) or Senior Specialist (P3) level for a position in Purdue’s Center for Intercultural Learning, Mentorship, Assessment and Research (CILMAR). The Senior Intercultural Research Specialist will be a seasoned interculturalist with both a theoretical understanding of intercultural communication and experience applying theory and best practices to the design and implementation of scholarship in this discipline. Candidates who are not eligible for a senior position but demonstrate potential for success in this role with evidence of interest in intercultural learning and transferable research skills will be considered at the Specialist level. The (Senior) Intercultural Research Specialist will work closely with CILMAR Intercultural Learning Specialists as well as faculty, staff, and students to support cutting-edge intercultural scholarship, especially research that advances the discipline’s understanding of intercultural competence development in higher education settings. The research specialist will be expected to engage competently with quantitative and qualitative data, individually and on teams, and on both externally and internally funded projects. In addition, this position involves mentoring others in the development of intercultural competence, creating and presenting intercultural interventions, debriefing participants on the results of intercultural assessments, and disseminating information about CILMAR’s work in and beyond Purdue.

Aarhus U: 2 Intercultural Positions (Denmark)

“Job1. Professor of Intercultural Studies, School of Communication and Culture, University of Aarhus, Denmark. Deadline: 2 April 2019.

The School of Communication and Culture at Aarhus University invites applications for the position of Professor of Intercultural Studies. The appointment is permanent and begins on 1 December 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is at the Department of German and Romance Languages or the Department of English, both part of the School of Communication and Culture, and it includes tasks and responsibilities in all of Aarhus University’s core activities in the areas of research, teaching and supervision, talent development and knowledge exchange related to intercultural studies.

Applicants must have extensive, thoroughly documented international research experience at the highest level in intercultural studies and related fields of research. They must also be able to document international research in one, or preferably more than one, of the following fields: (a) theory and analysis of organisations, (b) global entrepreneurship, (c) intercultural management, (d) transcultural negotiation, and (e) conflict management.

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Professor of foreign-language pedagogy,  School of Communication and Culture, University of Aarhus, Denmark. Deadline: 2 April 2019.

Applications are invited for the position of professor in foreign-language pedagogy at the School of Communication and Culture. The appointment is permanent and begins on 1 December 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is at the Department of German and Romance Languages or the Department of English, both part of the School of Communication and Culture, and it includes tasks and responsibilities in all of Aarhus University’s core activities in the areas of research, teaching and supervision, talent development and knowledge exchange related to foreign-language pedagogy.

The School of Communication and Culture wishes to strengthen foreign-language pedagogy, and in this connection the successful applicant will be expected to work with the Danish National Centre for Foreign Languages.
More specifically, they are looking for a dedicated applicant who has contributed substantially to research and/or teaching in the area of foreign-language learning and teaching with the focus on upper-secondary school/high school and university levels. In addition, it will be considered an advantage if the applicant can document research and/or teaching qualifications within related areas such as grammar, translation, intercultural communication and sociolinguistics. The applicant must also be qualified to teach core courses at all levels within the above-mentioned areas. Applicants must have a native or near-native command of either English, French, German or Spanish.

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.