Tag: UK

King’s College London: Cultural Competency (UK)

“JobLecturer in Cultural Competency, King’s College London, London, UK. Deadline: 5 September, 2021.

King’s College London wishes to appoint a full-time Lecturer in Cultural Competency (Academic Education Pathway), tenable for three years, from September 2021. The successful candidate will be based in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, and join colleagues in the Cultural Competency Institute, which oversees the cross-Faculty development and implementation of Cultural Competency at King’s. The successful candidate will play a key role in the collaborative envisioning, planning, and organization of this Institute. In particular, they will help develop, convene, teach, and assess a range of intellectually vibrant cross-Faculty undergraduate modules in topics relating to Cultural Competency. These modules will draw on the latest research and pedagogy, articulating the significant interface between culture(s), language(s), and identity/identities, exploring both the theorization of Cultural Competency across disciplines, and its application in diverse social, community, and professional contexts. The school is committed to ensuring that applicants from under-represented backgrounds, and/or those with protected characteristics, feel confident applying to work with us. It strongly encourages applications from members of groups with protected characteristics, and/or that have been marginalized on any grounds, so that the school better reflect the community it serves.

Loughborough U: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Ed (UK)

“Studentships“PhD Studentship: Intersectional Spaces of Sobriety and Academic Citizenship on UK University Campuses, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK. Deadline: 1 September 2021.

Loughborough University is inviting applications from highly motivated and talented graduates for a full-time three-year (or part time pro rata) PhD studentship to undertake a research project on intersectional university spaces of sobriety and academic citizenship. The studentship is funded through the Mini-Centre for Doctoral Training (Mini-CDT)‘Unequal academic citizenship: opportunities and barriers to participation and inclusion of cultural diversity and intersecting identities in higher education,’ which will host six PhD projects in total. The university actively encourages applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who can bring their experiences and voices to the studentship and the Mini-CDT.

Birkbeck U of London: Contemporary & Global English (UK)

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Lecturer in Contemporary and Global English, Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics, Birkbeck University of London, UK. Deadline: 5 July 2021.

The new Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics at Birkbeck, University of London is seeking to appoint a lecturer specialising in contemporary and global English to contribute to existing programmes in Applied Linguistics and the development and delivery of new programmes in English language and linguistics from 1 September 2021, or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is full-time on an open-ended contract.

The post-holder will contribute to research, teaching, supervision and administration of the Department, with particular responsibility for developing and directing new programmes in English language and linguistics, and teaching and supervising in theoretical and applied linguistic studies of the English language at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They will also develop research projects, as well as lead on, and/or contribute to the production and dissemination of research outputs/outcomes in their area of specialism.

Counter-Narratives in Language Education Research (UK but Online)

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Counter-Narratives in Language Education Research, Center for Language Education Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK (Online), May 18, 2021, 2-4 BST.

Counter-Narratives in Language Education Research will highlight presentations by Dr. Nelson Flores, University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Giovanna Fassetta, University of Glasgow, with contributions from University of Leeds colleagues: Dr. Daniel Fobi, Dr. Kate Spowage and Rumana Hossain.

The speakers’ presentations in diverse areas of language education inquiry will lead to a more general reflection. Among the topics to be discussed:

  • What are the dominant narratives of language (and) education in our respective contexts and domains of inquiry?
  • Which/whose stories are not included in them and why do they need to be
  • How does our research need to change to make space for the multiple, complex and often competing counter-narratives?

Covid-19: International Perspectives and Transnational Collaboration

EventsCovid-19: International Perspectives and Transnational Collaboration, Institute of Modern Languages Research, School of Advanced Study, University of London, London, UK (Online), 22 April 2021, 18:00-19:30 BST.

During a ‘global’ pandemic, the capacity to learn from the experience of others and share knowledge across borders is essential. Responses to Covid-19 have varied markedly across the globe. The differences in the approaches taken are due to systemic political and economic conditions, but also to cultural and historical factors. One lesson that has emerged clearly is that only a joint transnational effort will enable us to respond efficiently and decisively to the threat of an illness that knows no borders. In this panel discussion, Humanities scholars of languages and cultures will reflect on the handling of the pandemic in their cultural/geographic area of expertise – and suggest lessons to be learned from other nations. They will then go on to explore the place of creative and cultural production in building a more transnationally interlinked post-Covid world – as well as the contributions to be made by research in the Humanities, and specifically Modern Languages.

All are welcome to attend this free event, starting at 6pm BST. The joining link for the online event will be sent out to all those registered prior to the event.

Maria Hussain Profile

ProfilesMaria Hussain is a Lecturer in Management at Leeds University Business School, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Certified Business and Management Educator.

Her expertise lies in; inclusive management education, intercultural communication and organisational culture relating to EDI (race- equity) in complex organisations. Maria was recently recognised for her contribution to global intercultural competence in Management education in UPSIGN‘s 2022/23 list of 75 notable British Pakistani academics, trainers and teachers to mark Pakistan’s 75th anniversary of Independence. UPSIGN is a charity that works globally to promote mentoring, support and the education of UK-based British Pakistanis (and Pakistanis) and highlighting their work in education and academia. UPSIGN is also committed to working towards the UN SDG’s and reducing the impact of the climate emergency.

Maria is a co-opted member of the British Academy Management national Council, providing steer on equity and inclusive educational practice within Business Education. She has recently been appointed to the Chartered Association of Business Schools national EDI Committee. In 2022, she was also appointed as a national Race Equality Charter institutional application reviewer at Advance HE. Institutionally, Maria co-chairs the Muslim Staff Network, the first faith-based staff network in the sector. This important work has influenced university-wide EDI policy and ongoing implementation on the intersection of race-religion in addressing outcomes and awarding ‘gaps.’

Furthermore, Maria has recently won a prestigious fellowship at the Leeds Institute of Teaching Excellence. Her research project entitled: Enhancing the value placed on diversity: from the international classroom to the global workplace explores attitudes towards diversity from both student and employer perspectives.

Recent publication:
Hussain, M. (2021). Creating cultural insights: Making inroads into cultural exchange. In A. Manning, & S. Colaiacomo (Eds.), Innovations in internationalisation at home (pp 75-91). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge Scholarly Publishing.

For further information please see Maria’s work profile.

Please connect with her on LinkedIn.

Work for CID:
Maria Hussain participated in the the CID/UNESCO focus groups for the Futures of Education Initiative.

King’s College London: Several positions (UK)

“JobKing’s College London is advertising several positions, with different application deadlines:

  1. Research Officer, Policy Institute, King’s College London, UK, fixed term (until 28 February 2022). Deadline: 30 November 2020.

The Research Officer will work on TASO’s research programme to develop a better understanding of what works to support widening participation and student success. Under the guidance of the Research Programmes Manager and Evidence & Evaluation Manager, the post holder will help support the commissioning of new projects as part of a programme of external research involving practitioners, evaluators and researchers from multiple institutions. They will work across these projects to manage and monitor progress, collate findings, analyse data and help steer the overall research programme. They may also undertake research projects themselves, including synthesis of secondary research; conducting qualitative, quantitative and/or survey research.

2. Instructional Designer, King’s Online, King’s College London, UK. Deadline: 22 November 2020.

Instructional Designers in King’s Online, Professional & Executive Education (OPEE) work collaboratively with both academics and creative designers to create effective and engaging online courses. They play a crucial role in shaping the learning experience of our online students: ensuring that the content is presented in a clear and memorable way, with meaningful interaction to prepare students for success on their course and in their careers.

3. Lecturer in Humanistic and Social Computing Education, Digital Humanities Department, King’s College London, UK. Deadline: 6 December 2020.

The Department of Digital Humanities is seeking to appoint one Lecturer in Humanistic and Social Computing (Academic Education Pathway). The post holder will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across our degrees including the MA Digital Culture and Society, MA Digital Asset and Media Management, MA Big Data & Society, and the BA Digital Culture. The post holder will have a sound knowledge of the key concepts, theories, debates and challenges in digital cultures, with experience of teaching both theory and practice and a good understanding of academic writing and academic research methods linked to the digital. A focus on social and humanistic computing, critical HCI, critical and sustainable design is particularly welcome. A focus on social and humanistic computing, critical HCI, critical and sustainable design is particularly welcome.

UCL Media & Communications Manager (UK)

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Media and Communications Manager, Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, University College London, London, UK. Deadline: 30 November 2020.

The UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) is looking for a Media and Communications Manager to contribute to the development and implementation of IIPP’s research strategy and manage its growing grant, consultancy and philanthropic portfolio. Situated in a globally top university, IIPP is demonstrating impact and influence, including training the next generation of civil servants, bringing together leading global policy-making institutions, and establishing partnerships to address global challenges. IIPP applies its critical thinking to four core areas of activity: research and thought leadership; teaching and training; influencing public policy; and engaging the broader public in its work and ideas.

Building IIPP’s brand and its relationships with media and global partners in academia, business, the public sector and civil society organisations will be central to its work. The Media and Communications Manager will be a key role and will lead on the development and implementation of an integrated communication. This role offers an opportunity for a committed Media and Communications Manager to play a key role in this Institute. While the primary purpose of the role is to develop communication strategies and build a supporting communications team, the role holder will be very hands on. The post-holder will be responsible for creating, implementing and monitoring of a comprehensive communication, media and public relations strategy that will enhance IIPP’s image and position within the marketplace and constituent communities whilst also ensuring alignment with UCL and Faculty strategies.

U Oxford PHD Studentship: Anthropology or Migration Studies (UK)

“Studentships“DPhil Studentship in Anthropology or Migration Studies, School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, University of Oxford. Deadline: January 22, 2021.

Applications are invited for a DPhil studentship in anthropology or migration studies. This studentship will be for a maximum duration of 3 years and include a stipend and research expenses of no less than £36,000 per annum (with additional support during the fieldwork year). Starting in October 2021 this studentship will be within the framework of the European Research Council project “Emptiness: Living Capitalism and Democracy After (Post)Socialism.” Funding from the European Research Council means that applicants of all nationalities are eligible for this project. If/when Brexit occurs, the project will be supported by the UK Government under identical rules.

The DPhil student will be part of a research team led by Dr Dace Dzenovska and hosted by the University of Oxford’s School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography and the Centre on Migration, Policy, and Society. Under the supervision of Dr Dace Dzenovska, the student will be responsible for developing and carrying out their own original project in Ukraine, Belarus, or Russia (other locations within the former socialist world may be considered) within the overarching analytical and methodological frame of the project. The student will also undertake collaborative work with other team members. The project will study the emptying cities, towns, and villages in Eastern Europe and Russia through the lens of “emptiness” as a concrete historical formation that has emerged in conditions when socialist modernity is gone and promises of capitalist modernity have failed.

British Council: Programme Manager (UK)

“JobSenior Programme Manager – Our Shared Cultural Heritage, British Council, Edinburgh or Manchester Office, UK. Deadline: 29 September 2020.

The British Council has been awarded a grant by the National Heritage Lottery Fund to support a three-year, high-value programme enabling young people in the UK and South Asia to explore cultural heritage. Working with museums, youth organisations and arts organisations, the programme partnership comprises a wide-ranging network from community organisations to major institutions. The role will lead on the delivery phase of Our Shared Cultural Heritage, a large-scale funded programme fostering collaborations between the UK and South Asia across multiple locations: Glasgow, Manchester, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

This is an opportunity to support the diversification of heritage organisations in the UK and South Asia, through increased involvement, leadership and engagement of young people from South Asian backgrounds in heritage. You will be working with the British Council team in the UK, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh alongside heritage and youth partners in the UK (Glasgow Life, UK Youth, Manchester Museum). You will be responsible for working with our teams across South Asia, building partnerships and connections between the UK and South Asia.
The project is youth-led and you will be responsible for ensuring youth voice and leadership within the project. The project seeks to foreground South Asian voices and you will be responsible for ensuring young people from South Asian backgrounds benefit from this project.