Call for Nominations: JIIC Editor for 2027

Professional OpportunitiesCall for Nominations/ Applications: Journal of International and Intercultural Communication Editor-Elect, to serve 2027-30. Deadline: January 31, 2026.

During 2025, NCA’s Publications Council will nominate an Editor-Elect (or co-Editors-Elect) for the Journal of International and Intercultural Communication. The newly appointed Editor will begin processing manuscripts early in 2027 and will oversee the volumes for 2028-2030. The journal is published four times each year.

Editors of NCA journals occupy a particularly prominent leadership position in the field. In naming editorial boards, selecting reviewers for manuscripts, and making final publication decisions (among other duties), they make a vitally important contribution to the discipline, and they play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of integrity and scholarly inquiry.

The Journal of International and Intercultural Communication (JIIC) is a peer-reviewed publication of the National Communication Association (NCA). JIIC publishes original scholarship that expands understanding of international, intercultural, and cross-cultural communication. Widely interdisciplinary, JIIC features diverse perspectives and methods, including qualitative, quantitative, critical, and textual approaches to intellectual inquiry.

Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies: 2 Positions (USA)

“Job2 positions available at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies, Towson, MD, USA. Deadline: 15 October 2025.

Organization description: The Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies (ICJS) is an independent, educational nonprofit advancing interreligious dialogue and understanding in order to build and sustain a multireligious democracy in the United States. Through educational programming, public-facing scholarship, and relationship-centered fellowships and workshops, ICJS models a new conversation in the public square that affirms religious diversity and creates opportunities for participants to practice the art of interreligious dialogue. Their audiences include the general public, civic leaders, teachers, chaplains, clergy, congregational leaders, seminarians, librarians, museum professionals, and higher-ed faculty.

Operations and Events Associate: The Operations and Events Associate plays a role in nearly all functions of the organization, bringing their energy and focus to building and maintaining a smoothly functioning work environment. This position handles a broad range of responsibilities from event planning (both online and in-person) to program assessment to facility management. The ideal candidate is a team player with a wide range of interests and skills.
The Operations and Events Associate stays alert to potential improvements in organizational systems and will recommend and develop new operations and procedures as needed. They will contribute to program enhancement through strategizing about participant engagement, being part of the public event planning team, and building a culture of assessment. The Associate will assist with financial tracking and will maintain a safe, well-kept facility for employees and visitors. This position reports to the Senior Director for Program, Scholarship, and Operations.

Marketing Manager: The Marketing Manager elevates the mission, programs, and public presence of ICJS by developing and executing strategic marketing efforts. The Marketing Manager identifies and targets key audiences—such as clergy, teachers, civic leaders, librarians, museum professionals and academics—with compelling content and campaigns that build awareness, deepen engagement, and drive participation in ICJS offerings. With an eye toward both brand integrity and innovation, the Marketing Manager manages digital and print communications, paid promotions, and organizational messaging, while collaborating across departments to amplify ICJS’s impact. This role ensures that ICJS’s vision of interreligious learning and connection reaches wider and more diverse communities. The Marketing Manager is a member of the Communications team and reports to the Director of
Communications and Marketing.

Mother Tongues: Participation & Learning Coordinator (Ireland)

“JobParticipation and Learning Coordinator, Mother Tongues, Dublin, Ireland. Deadline: 10 October 2025.

Mother Tongues is a non-profit organisation based in Ireland, dedicated to empowering bilingual children through creativity and the arts. Our mission is to help these children grow up with confidence in their linguistic and cultural identities. We are committed to promoting multilingualism and fostering intercultural dialogue in Ireland.

Mother Tongues aims to define and reach out to audiences currently unaware of its services by engaging a Participation and Learning Coordinator, whose primary focus will be to target specific audiences.

The initial phase of this position will involve researching and identifying communities in South Dublin and the surrounding counties that are not yet engaging with Mother Tongues’ programmes and services. The successful candidate will be asked to identify a small number of suitable communities and to develop relationships with them. To ensure a smooth transition and handover, the successful candidate will build on the foundation laid by the former coordinator and will shadow her for the first five weeks of the role.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic advocate for multilingualism and cultural diversity, with excellent communication and community engagement skills.

SUNY Cortland: Assistant Director of Study Abroad (USA)

“JobAssistant Director of Study Abroad, State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, NY, USA. Deadline: 3 October 2025.

The State University of New York at Cortland (SUNY Cortland) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Study Abroad within the International Programs Office. This role offers the opportunity to join a dedicated and collaborative team of professionals committed to advancing international educational exchange and supporting student success.

SUNY Cortland’s study abroad staff manage a robust portfolio of over 40 programs in 21 countries, serving approximately 300 students annually. The Assistant Director will play a key role in coordinating part of these programs, advising students, and fostering global engagement across the campus community. The position also involves maintaining strong working relationships with SUNY Cortland’s international partners abroad to support the continued success and development of high-quality study abroad experiences.

Bucknell U: Executive Director, Office of Global Education (USA)

“JobExecutive Director, Office of Global Education & Senior International Officer, Bucknell University, PA, USA. Deadline: open until filled, posted 29 August 2025.

Bucknell University invites applications for a strategic, visionary, and collaborative leader to serve as the Executive Director, Office of Global Education and Senior International Officer (SIO). Reporting to the Provost, this position plays a critical role in advancing Bucknell’s global mission and strengthening international engagement across the institution.

As a key member of the Provost’s leadership team, the Executive Director/SIO will provide campus-wide leadership for internationalization, overseeing the development of strategic partnerships and global learning opportunities. The Executive Director/SIO will work to connect the campus with the wider world through support for international student recruitment, study abroad opportunities, and global partnerships. The Executive Director/SIO is expected to work closely and collaboratively with faculty and staff to integrate global perspectives into the fabric of Bucknell’s academic and social life.

GOAL Global: Global Citizenship Education Coordinator (Ireland)

“JobGlobal Citizenship Education Coordinator, GOAL Global, Dublin, Ireland. Deadline: posted 28 August 2025; open until filled.

GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 14 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.

GOAL’s Global Citizenship Education (GCE) programme aims to inform students and educators of GOAL’s work and empower them to understand and critically analyse the root causes and consequences of sudden onset emergencies and related global crises, enabling them to become agents of change in pursuit of a sustainable, resilient and inclusive world.

Reporting the Global Citizenship Manager, and working with a small team of dedicated and passionate colleagues, the purpose of the role is to manage GOAL’s innovative global citizenship programme including GOAL’s work in the formal and nonformal education sector working with both learners and educators while positioning GOAL within the GCE sector in Ireland.

Soka U: Director of Study Abroad & International Programs (USA)

“JobDirector of Study Abroad and International Programs, Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA, USA. Deadline: open until filled, posted 28 August 2025.

Soka University of America is seeking a Director of Study Abroad and International Programs who will report to the Dean of Enrollment Services for day-to-day management and operational oversight as well as to the Dean of Faculty for guidance and direction on all academic responsibilities and faculty affairs.

The Director will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of all aspects of Soka University’s education abroad and international programming. A core element of the university’s curriculum is that these experiences are integral to each student’s academic path. The Director ensures high-impact learning opportunities that uphold the university’s mission, academic rigor, and commitment to global citizenship.

Global Cities: Education Program Manager (USA)

“JobEducation Program Manager, Global Cities, Inc., New York, NY, USA. Deadline: 30 September 2025.

Global Cities seeks an experienced, creative, and tech-savvy Education Program Manager to join its team of accomplished educators who design and implement the Global Scholars virtual exchange program. As part of Global Cities’ collaborative and innovative team, they apply a diverse skillset to create student-centered, project-based curricula, teacher professional development, and a lively e-classroom environment for young people worldwide. Their responsibilities also include liaising with Global Scholars classroom teachers, school leaders, and education district/ministry officials, and contributing insights to initiatives for all K-12 educators interested in integrating global competency into their curriculum and instruction.

Birmingham Newman U: International Student Coordinator (UK)

“JobInternational Student Coordinator, Birmingham Newman University, Birmingham, England, UK. Deadline: 10 September 2025.

Birmingham Newman University are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable International Student Advisor. You will be responsible for the development, promotion and delivery of the University’s mobility programmes and partnerships as part of the wider enhancement opportunities for students. You will support incoming exchange students as part of our partnership agreements, liaising closely with partner institutions and ensuring incoming students receive an appropriate induction programme and are supported during their study semester.

You will act as the primary non-academic point of contact for international students, ensuring that students have a clear understanding of the support and opportunities available to them both within the University and in the local community. Additionally, you will be a point of expertise within the University on international student matters and will create and deliver training and guidance for colleagues and students on intercultural communications, immigration requirements, and share best practice from across the sector relating to engagement with learning and teaching, and community cohesion.

Constructive Dialogue Institute: Implementation Program Manager (USA)

“JobImplementation Program Manager, Constructive Dialogue Institute, New York, NY, USA (Remote). Deadline: Open until filled; posted 8 August 2025.

The Program Manager will report to the Director of Program Implementation, and work closely with the Growth team to support the successful implementation of CDI’s tools and resources on college campuses across the US. This position will focus on project management, data tracking, and platform support related to implementation of programs on college campuses. The Program Manager will need to work cross-functionally to support partner requests and challenges, and to ensure data and systems are aligned from Implementation through the whole organization. This person will at times serve as a direct contact for partners, at the direction of the Associate/Director of Program Implementation. Beyond CDI’s higher ed programming, the Program Manager will also collaborate with the larger Growth team on project management and data tracking related to implementation within other sectors (high school, public service, corporate).

The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) is a non-profit dedicated to equipping the next generation of Americans with the skills to communicate and collaborate across lines of difference. They work with U.S. colleges and universities by providing curricular programming for students, professional development for faculty and staff, and strategic guidance to leadership. Our goal is to foster constructive dialogue at every level of the institution and to create the conditions for lasting organizational change.