U Vienna: Romance Linguistics, Interculturality, Multilingualism (Austria)

“JobUniversity Professor of Romance Linguistics, Interculturality, Multilingualism, University of Vienna, Austria. Deadline: 12 April 2022.

At the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies of the University of Vienna the position of a University Professor of Romance Linguistics: Interculturality and Multilingualism (full time, permanent position) is to be filled. The candidate/applicant has a Romance research and teaching profile in the area of linguistics, with a focus on plurilingualism and interculturality. The candidate/applicant should be qualified, for Romance, in the fundamental linguistic fields of grammar, variational linguistics and language change. The candidate/applicant is expected to be able to represent Spanish and at least one other Romance language in linguistic research and teaching.

Karlstad U: Intercultural Studies (Sweden)

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Senior Lecturer in Intercultural Studies, Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden. Deadline: 15 March 2022.

Intercultural Studies at Karlstad University is an interdisciplinary field of inquiry dealing with the significance of cultural differences for social relations in contemporary society. Intercultural communication is an important part of this object of study. Karlstad University is the only higher education institution in Sweden offering intercultural studies as a main field of study, and there are plans in the making to offer second-cycle education. The subject belongs to the Department of Language, Literature and Intercultural Studies at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Intercultural Studies offers a well-established and wide range of courses. There are courses in Swedish and English, distance or on-campus, full-time or part-time. In addition to first-cycle courses, they also offer tailor-made contract education and lectures to businesses, schools, and other organisations and authorities.

The position includes teaching, course coordination, and supervision and summative assessment. The candidate is expected to actively participate in the development work of the subject. Teaching duties will vary and include teaching on-campus courses as well as distance courses. A considerable part of teaching will be conducted in English. The position may also include teaching summer courses.

The candidate is expected to participate in the subject’s research activities by applying for external research funding, individually or as part of a group, and by managing one’s own research projects.

Some research/continuing professional development is included in the position with the possibility of increasing the number of hours allocated to research and professional development through one of the university’s faculty funded research groups and through externally funded research.

U Warwick: TESOL and Intercultural Communication – 2 positions (UK)

“Job2 positions: Assistant Professor of TESOL, and Assistant Professor of Intercultural Communication, Department of Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick, UK. Deadline: 14 March 2022.

University of Warwick is looking for two experienced and creative Senior Teaching Fellows (Assistant Professor – Teaching) who will contribute to the department’s teaching provision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and the support activities associated with these.

  1. Assistant Professor of TESOL:

You will be an applied linguist with a strong academic and professional background in TESOL who is able to deliver master’s modules on language testing and assessment and contribute to teaching in one or more of the following areas: discourse analysis, curriculum and materials development, online pedagogies. You will have a PhD in a relevant field or be very close to completion and you will have experience of teaching at university level.

2. Assistant Professor of Intercultural Communication

You will be an academic with a professional background in intercultural communication who is able to deliver master’s modules on quantitative research methodology and contribute to teaching and master’s research supervision in two or more of the following areas: intercultural competence assessment, cross-cultural psychology, cross-cultural marketing, international development. You will have a PhD in a relevant field or be very close to completion and you will have experience of teaching at university level.

HAN U Applied Sciences: International Business (Netherlands)

“JobProfessor of International Business, International School of Business, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Arnhem, Netherlands. Deadline: 10 March 2022.

The Professor of International Business will contribute to the research priorities of HAN University of Applied Sciences and the International School of Business (ISB) by shaping the development of essential skills for future business professionals such as problem solving, collaboration skills and intercultural awareness and thereby supporting policies to attract businesses to the region.

The Centre of International Business Research (CIBR) is part of the International School of Business. It contributes to the development of the professional practice and ISB`s educational programmes, i.e., practice-based research and education in the international business and communication courses. The research conducted by the group focuses on global citizenship and international business (education), international entrepreneurship, and sustainable international finance and supply chains. CIBR consists of an ambitious group of researchers and is looking for an individual who likes to further develop the Centre’s national recognition in line with the priorities of the university.

The professor of International Business is responsible for knowledge development, knowledge dissemination to and from the educational and professional practice, the professional development of lecturers and the translation of knowledge into the curriculum of the IB programme.

Hong Kong Polytechnic: Area Studies & Intercultural Communication (Hong Kong)

“JobAssistant Professor in Area Studies and Intercultural Communication / Linguistics,  English Language, and Systemic Functional Linguistics / Language and Professional Communication / Media Communication, Department of English and Communication, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. Deadline: 30 June 2022.

The Department of English and Communication within the Faculty of Humanities at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has a long history of conducting cutting-edge research in language and communication and producing high quality graduates for the professional workplace. Focus areas are professional communication and applied language studies, along with teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. The Department is now inviting applications for the position of Assistant Professor. Priority will be given to candidates whose research expertise and teaching experience are within the key research areas listed above.

U Hawaii Hilo: Communication (USA)

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Assistant Professor of Communication, University of Hawaii, Hilo, HI, USA. Deadline: review begins 21 February 2022; open until filled.

Duties: Develop and teach courses in race and gender in media, rhetoric and culture, or social media, contribute to the department’s curriculum in the areas of health, intercultural, interpersonal, media, and organizational communication. Teach three courses (general education and major courses) each semester. Serve as an academic advisor, maintain scholarly productivity, and participate in university, professional, and community service.

Minimum qualifications: Doctorate in Communication from an accredited university with specialization in race and gender in media, rhetoric and culture, or social media and community engagement, able to teach general education and major courses including Public Speaking and Human Communication in Diverse Society.

U Antwerp: Migration & Global Mobility (Belgium)

“JobResearch Professor on Migration and Global Mobility, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerpen, Belgium. Deadline: 28 February 2022.

As a member of the Academic Staff (Dutch: Zelfstandig Academisch Personeel, ZAP), you will contribute to the University of Antwerp’s three core tasks: research, academic service and teaching. During your first max. 10 years as a research professor, your role will consist primarily of academic research with some limited involvement in teaching. You will also be involved in academic organisation and management.

Research

  • You will expand high-quality scientific research on migration and global mobility.
  • You will acquire and manage national and international research funding.
  • You will publish in international journals and specialist literature.
  • You will develop an international scientific network, including the further development of the scientific network existing within and beyond the Faculty of Social Sciences.
  • You will supervise PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.
  • You will translate research insights into societally relevant valorisation initiatives.

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U Essex: International Management (UK)

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Senior Lecturer in International Management, Essex Business School, University of Essex, UK. Deadline: 4 February 2022.

The Strategy, Operations, and Entrepreneurship (SOE) Group lies within Essex Business School, which is undertaking a major expansion of SOE’s teaching and research activities, accelerating its growth and development. The post-holder will contribute to the development of the Group and School through research and teaching in International Management. They welcome applications in any area of International Management, including, but not restricted to, International Marketing, Comparative and International HRM, Strategy, and Inter-Cultural Communication.

Durham U: Intercultural / International Education (UK)

“JobAssociate Professor in Intercultural & International Education, Education Studies, Durham University, Durham, UK . Deadline: 4 February 2022.

The School of Education at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Associate Professor in Intercultural and International Education. They welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests in the broad field of Intercultural and International Education and /or subfield(s) of this wide area of expertise as relevant to diverse educational sectors and provider types. Applicants will be required to contribute to the International and Comparative Education research cluster. Research topics may include but are not limited to: Internationalisation and internationalisation at home; Critical approaches to intercultural communication and intercultural competence; Intercultural education; Critical intercultural pedagogy; Language, migration, and education; Social justice and global citizenship; Decolonial approaches to intercultural education and intercultural communication.

 

New York U: Diversity, Equity, and Belonging (USA)

“JobVice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Belonging, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University, New York, NY, USA. Deadline: 1 February 2022.

The Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Belonging (Associate/Full Professor, tenure or non-tenure track) will provide institutional leadership for and oversight of strategic initiatives to support and grow a culture committed to promoting equity, community partnerships, and a social justice agenda throughout NYU Steinhardt and beyond it. This position will serve as the primary point of contact on issues of equity and belonging within the School, working with appropriate stakeholders from students, faculty, administrators, and staff.  The ideal candidate will have a strong history of academic leadership and scholarly productivity in research or creative work related to equity, belonging, and social justice, with a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with a variety of constituent groups, both inside and outside the University. This is a half-time administrative appointment for a Steinhardt faculty member who will conduct research, teach, and advise students in their home department. Application review will begin right away. For best consideration, please submit by February 1, 2022. Desired start date is September 1, 2022 or as soon thereafter as possible.  Additional information about the position may be obtained from Search Committee Chair, Dr. Shondel Nero at shondel.nero@nyu.edu.