Tag: Columbia University

Columbia U: Director, Office of International Students & Scholars (USA)

“JobDirector, Office of International Students and Scholars, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA. Deadline: 30 August 2024.

The Office of International Students and Scholars at Teachers College, Columbia University is seeking a Director who will lead the team responsible for immigration advising and support of international students and scholars. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Academic Planning and Global Affairs, the Director of the Office for International Students and Scholars will be responsible for implementing and overseeing all related services and support which includes but is not limited to planning, collaborating, and coordinating activities within the office’s overall scope. The Director will also be responsible for interpreting, establishing and disseminating institutional policies and procedures in accordance with federal regulations, serving as the College’s expert on policies relating to F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors, and supporting the College’s ongoing development of international student pathways and engagement.

Columbia U: Research & Tech Assistant (USA/Hybrid/Remote)

“JobResearch and Tech Assistant, Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA  (hybrid or remote). Deadline: Open until filled, posted 31 July 2023.

The Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution (MD-ICCCR) at Columbia University is currently seeking a Research and Tech Assistant. The Research Assistant will assist in research projects connected to a multidisciplinary research agenda in the field of conflict resolution, peace studies, and sustainability. The Research Assistant will spend their time providing technical assistance for the various apps, assessments and websites already utilized by the center as well as the development of additional tools.

The position will support the research program for 10 hours per week and can be accomplished remotely, or hybrid as desired.

Columbia U: International Projects and Partnerships Manager (USA)

“JobInternational Projects and Partnerships Manager, Teachers College, Columbia University, NY, USA (Hybrid position). Deadline: 14 July 2023.

The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) at Teachers College, Columbia University (TC) is seeking an International Projects and Partnerships Manager to further international engagement at the College. Reporting to the Director of the Office of Global Engagement, the incumbent will support the development and expansion of strategic partnerships with institutions and organizations abroad. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing short- and long-term collaborations from initiation to closure; and will liaise with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. academic institutions, Ministries of Education, Columbia Global Centers, etc.) to carry out program initiatives abroad or at the College through in-residence programs. In addition, the International Projects and Partnerships Manager will be expected to conduct research to vet potential partners; draft and edit collaboration agreements; manage partnership and program activities; and develop funding proposals and budgets.

Columbia U: Negotiation & Conflict Resolution (USA)

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Associate Professor of Professional Practice/Professor of Professional Practice in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA. Deadline: 18 November 2022.

The School of Professional Studies (SPS) at Columbia University invites applications for a full-time position at Associate Professor of Professional Practice or Professor of Professional Practice to teach in the MS Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program. The degree prepares graduates to develop essential skills in negotiation, mediation, collaboration, peacebuilding, conflict, and social transformation, to lead 21st century change. Students learn skills, methodologies, and theories that will allow them to leverage relevant conflict analysis data to improve organizational and community outcomes.

They are seeking high-quality candidates with a graduate or terminal degree in anthropology, human rights, international relations, law, political science, psychology (industrial, organizational, or social), sociology, or other disciplines directly related to negotiation and mediation, conflict resolution, or peacebuilding. The ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop interventions and capacity building is also welcome.

Columbia U: Multiple faculty/staff positions (USA)

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There are currently multiple faculty and staff positions available at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, USA. Deadlines vary by position.

Assistant Professor in International and Comparative Education

Teachers College, Columbia University is seeking a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of International and Comparative Education with a specialization in Language, Literacies, and Communities to engage in research, teaching, and advising in the Program in International and Comparative Education (ICEd). Candidates with a bilingual/multilingual background are strongly encouraged to apply.

Education Program Coordinator

The Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution (MD-ICCCR) at Teachers College is seeking to hire a qualified candidate with a strong interest in growing the center’s innovative ‘Conflict Intelligence @ Columbia University’ program as a part-time position. This position will coordinate all of the MD-ICCCR educational offerings, including the Graduate Certificate program, internships, core and elective courses. The position will assume a coordination role, in partnership with the Curriculum Development Specialist, for ongoing curriculum reviews and revisions, to offer cutting-edge, scientifically-based course content and current pedagogy. The educational offerings are focused on the dynamics of peace, conflict, social change, and social justice.

International Program Coordinator

The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) at Teachers College, Columbia University (TC) is seeking an International Program Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support for global programs and partnerships. Reporting to the Director of Global Engagement, the International Program Coordinator will be responsible for the logistical planning and operations of OGE. The incumbent will support the Director and the International Projects and Partnerships Manager with administrative duties required to carry out program activities and special projects, including managing budgets and troubleshooting.

International Student Advisor

The International Student Adviser acts as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO) to deliver immigration services to the international student community at Teachers College (TC). Specifically, the incumbent establishes contacts with other university departments, personnel, outside agencies and individuals as required; and interprets university policies governing the area of responsibility. The incumbent will also advise international students by providing guidance regarding federal immigration regulations and procedures, personal/academic/cultural matters, and Teachers College resources to support the successful completion of their degree objectives. The International student Advisor will also assist with the development and implementation of services and programming for international students and the wider TC community. Note: U.S. government regulations require that Designated School Officials and Alternate Responsible Officers be U.S. citizens or legal Permanent Residents.

Beth Fisher-Yoshida Profile

ProfilesDr. Beth Fisher-Yoshida is a Facilitator, Educator, Mediator and Executive Coach, who partners with clients to develop initiatives that will foster change resulting in improved communication, organizational performance and quality of life.

Beth Fisher-Yoshida

She is President and CEO of Fisher Yoshida International, LLC, and clients have included global organizations in the Fortune 100, private sector, nonprofit and government sectors, military and security forces, communities, school districts and academic institutions. Dr. Fisher-Yoshida is Director and Faculty of the Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution and Co-Chair of the Advanced Consortium for Cooperation, Conflict and Complexity (AC4) at the Earth Institute, both at Columbia University. She serves on the Boards of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution, Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies, and the International Advisory Board of Sunkhronos Institue.

Dr. Fisher-Yoshida takes a systemic approach to working on complex issues with multiple stakeholders through facilitated, interdisciplinary collaborative processes. She has more than 25 years experience in the areas of change management; leadership development; conflict resolution management systems, negotiation and mediation; intercultural communication and diversity; team development and effectiveness; and performance management. She has worked globally across a variety of industries including Asia and the Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America, in finance, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, education, military and the arts.

Dr. Fisher-Yoshida has been working globally with the United Nations and WHO as an external consultant for more than 18 years. She worked as faculty in the Eisenhower Leadership Development Program, a joint collaboration between West Point and Columbia University. Prior to that she was a Training Manager with McKinsey & Company, Japan, a management-consulting firm that focuses on working with top leadership and management on strategy.

She has published many articles, chapters, and has authored and edited books. Her main areas of expertise in consulting and writing involve conflict resolution and collaborative processes, intercultural communication, transformative learning and Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM), which takes a communication perspective.

Dr. Fisher-Yoshida received her Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems and MA in Organization Development from Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California. She graduated with honors when she received her MA from Columbia University. She received both a BA and a BS from Buffalo State College. Dr. Fisher-Yoshida is a Certified Clinical Sociologist (CCS). She speaks conversational Japanese and lived and worked in Japan for 13 years.

Work for CID:
Beth Fisher-Yoshida wrote KC54: Critical Moments and KC77: Negotiation.