Florida State University – Center for Intercultural Dialogue

Florida State University: Director of Center for Global Engagement (USA)

Director, Center for Global Engagement, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA. Deadline: 9 January 2026.

The Director provides strategic planning and management for the Center for Global Engagement in support of its mission to enhance campus internationalization through immigration services and support, bilateral exchange programs, an academic certificate, and a variety of social and educational programs open to the entire campus community.

Provide strategic planning and leadership to the multiple areas in the CGE: International Student and Scholar Services, Global Exchanges, Global Citizenship Certificate program, Intercultural Programs, Communication, Special Programs and the CGE administrative team; to ensure the areas continue to meet the needs of the university through data analytics, staffing, budget allocations, and development of policies and procedures, and contribute to the growth of campus wide internationalizations efforts. Increase the visibility of the CGE and the variety of programs and services provided through marketing and social media, and serve as a key resource to departments regarding international initiatives, immigration or related topics. Ensure data collection to show outcomes of programs and services.

Establish and maintain international partnerships with universities around the world and contribute to FSU’s Strategic Plan to increase international exchanges and enrollment in GCC. Work in collaboration with the Assistant Provost for International Initiatives in support of the university initiatives and co-chair the Visiting Scholar Committee. Chair the CGE/Provost Internal Working group in support of exchange proposals and work to identify new partners to expand exchange portfolio.

CFP South Asian Media and Cultural Studies 2023 (USA)

Call for Papers: South Asian Media and Cultural Studies Conference: #OneSouthAsia:
From Crisis to Resilience, 3-4 February 2023 (hybrid), Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. Deadline: 11 November 2022.

The 9th Annual Conference of South Asian Media and Communication Studies (SAMCS) conference, Feb. 3-4, 2023 focuses on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals #16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, which promotes sustainability by supporting social justice, improved infrastructure, and an end to conflicts in countries around the world. Under the theme of “#OneSouthAsia: From Crisis to Resilience”, the conference aims to discuss the challenges that the region grapples with, and explore how media landscape, communication culture, and digital technologies can help to recover regional resilience.

The South Asian Media and Cultural Studies Conference (SAMCS) is an alliance of scholars, academicians, and practitioners dedicated to fostering greater understanding of the region’s global importance. The annual conference is held at the Center for Global and Multicultural Engagement, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. Organizers are glad to partner with the Department of Media Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bangalore, India for the annual conference.

CFP South Asian Media and Cultural Studies (USA)

Call for Papers: South Asian Media and Cultural Studies Conference: Imagining Futures, February 10-11, 2022, Virtual/Hybrid event, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. Deadline: 3 January 2022.

The organizers of the conference invite proposals for papers, presentations, and posters for the 8th South Asian Media and Cultural Studies conference to be held on the mornings of February 10-11, 2022. The annual conference will be a virtual/hybrid event (with some in-person events at FSU if possible). This year’s conference has an open theme of “Imagining Futures.” The open theme will allow creating linkages that cross disciplinary, geographic, and cultural boundaries. In considering the region’s collective future in the fields of media and cultural studies, scholars and practitioners must build strategies for action. The aim is not just to reflect upon some of the pivotal challenges in these fields, but to nurture a commitment to building a collective future. There is no registration cost to present and attend the virtual conference.

Florida State U Job Ad: Global Engagement

Teaching Faculty I at Center for Global Engagement, Florida State University

The Center for Global Engagement at Florida State University invites applications for a Teaching Faculty I position. This is a non-tenure track, 12-month appointment to begin in May/June 2017. The primary responsibility will include teaching undergraduate classes for the Global Citizenship Certificate program: up to four courses in the fall and spring (4+4), and one summer course OR 2-3 courses in the fall and spring combined with providing intercultural training and workshops for the Global Partner Certificate. The undergraduate courses include two required courses for the Global Citizenship Certificate program. Global Perspectives (IFS2070) is designed to introduce the students to the basic concepts, theories, functions and behaviors associated with intercultural communication. Global Citizenship (IFS 3125) is a capstone course where students synthesize and reflect on their intercultural and global experiences acquired throughout the Certificate, and apply their global learning in a final synthesis project. Both courses are approved as part of FSU’s new Liberal Studies for the 21st Century curriculum. Intercultural training includes workshops for the Global Partner Certificate. The Global Partner Certificate is a Center for Global Engagement (CGE) professional development initiative that began in the Fall of 2010. It is designed to help participants develop intercultural communication skills and competencies, and increase their intercultural awareness, knowledge and skills.

Qualifications Ph.D. in Intercultural Communication, Global Studies, Global Affairs, International Affairs, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Cultural Studies or a related field is required at the time of hire. (ABD candidates with projected completion date prior to appointment start will also be considered). Up to two years of experience in teaching undergraduate courses in Intercultural Communication, Global Studies, International Affairs or closely related areas. Experience designing and facilitating intercultural communication workshops. Preferred Commitment to intercultural understanding; Experience using intercultural competency assessment instruments; Knowledge of a second language.

Other Information This position reports to the Program Director of the Global Citizenship Certificate.

How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University (Job ID 41058). If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume. In addition, applicants are requested to submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted), names and contact information for three references, and evidence of effective teaching (including syllabi and student evaluations) to Elcin Haskollar. This position is open until filled with review of applications to begin on January 30, 2017.

Equal Employment Opportunity: An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement.

Florida State U Job Ad: Health Communication/Ethnic Minorities

Assistant Professor at Florida State University

The School of Communication at Florida State University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor whose research focuses on the role of communication and/or marketing communication in improving health and well-being among ethnic minority groups.

The person filling the position will have the opportunity to work with the School’s Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication and the University’s Institute for Successful Longevity (http://isl.fsu.edu). Individuals whose research programs investigate the role of new digital communication technologies, culturally appropriate communication initiatives, and targeted multicultural communication messages in addressing health-related problems and health disparities among minority groups are encouraged to apply. Members of racial or ethnic minority groups as well as those with the ability to teach courses in multicultural/Hispanic marketing communication, advertising, and/or public relations are also especially encouraged to apply.

The faculty in the School of Communication teach and conduct research in four broad areas: communication in the public interest, strategic communication, media and technology, and multicultural/intercultural/international communication. The ideal candidate will build on our work in one or more of these areas, share a commitment to socially relevant scholarship, and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration.

A completed Ph.D. in communication or a related discipline is required by the start of the appointment. Competitive applicants will have a demonstrated record of scholarly publication, experience with seeking and strong potential for procuring external funding for research, and evidence of effective teaching. The person filling the position will be expected to teach in the undergraduate and graduate programs within the School, serve on School, College, and University committees, and advise students.

Applications must include (1) a letter of interest detailing research and teaching interests, (2) an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and (3) contact information for at least three academic references. Application materials must be submitted via http://jobs.fsu.edu/ (Job # 40946). Review of applications will begin on Nov. 15, 2016, with a starting date for the position in August 2017.

Please direct all inquiries about the position to Dr. Jay Rayburn, Search Committee Chair, School of Communication, Florida State University, jrayburn@fsu.edu; 850.644.8750.

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