Tag: UK

U Portsmouth: Head of International Student Recruitment (UK)

“JobHead of International Student Recruitment, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK. Deadline: 5 January 2024.

The Head of International Recruitment provides leadership in all dimensions of University of Portsmouth Global’s international recruitment activity. This includes the nurturing and management of the international recruitment team; the full recruitment life cycle through market prioritisation, acquisition strategies, management of channels, delivery of enquiry and conversion activity, marketing and efficient admissions in partnership with the Head of Global Admissions and the Global Marketing Manager.

The position is responsible for developing and implementing international recruitment and associated marketing strategies, evaluating effectiveness of the strategies and ensuring appropriate market diversification, and for driving UoP Global’s international student recruitment planning process with relevant internal and external stakeholders in order to set and subsequently deliver on targets. The role will require collaborative working, engaging with the Academic departments, central service areas, UoP Global’s agent network and partners, to ensure that the international student recruitment activities are effectively coordinated and delivered, and aligned with the University strategy. The role is expected to manage resources effectively and efficiently, and with a view to maintain quality in service levels and provision.

Institute for Study Abroad: Multiple Positions (International)

“Job Multiple positions at the Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA), (organization is based in Indiana, USA, but these positions are based in UK, Australia, and the Czech Republic). Deadlines vary by position.

  • Director, England and Wales Programmes (based in London, UK; deadline: 25 December 2023)

    The Director of England and Wales Programmes is responsible for the development and leadership of all IFSA sites in England and Wales including the following: inspiring a commitment to first in class customer service for partners and students; ensuring high-quality programming that support student learning and satisfaction outcomes; delivering business results through creative and intentional programme design to support student learning; diversifying the program offering to meet market needs; leading team’s day-to-day programme administration; and growing relationships with host universities, industry, and other partners with a goal of increased enrollment.

  • Student Experience Coordinator (one full-time or two part-time positions based in Sydney, Australia); deadline: open until filled – posted 1 November 2023).

    They are looking for an individual(s) to supports IFSA’s programs in Sydney. This position provides academic and cultural support for undergraduate students; organises co-curricular activities and contributes to the overall operations. In this position, you will work with colleagues from our sites in Australia and the Asia Pacific, the Global Health & Safety Team, Academic Programs and Student Engagement Team. You will work from home and then meet students on campus or at activities/excursions. Hours are flexible and for part-time positions, the workload can be broken up over multiple days of choice over the week.

  • Student Experience Coordinator (Prague, Czech Republic); deadline: open until filled – unclear when posted.

The Student Experience Coordinator supports IFSA’s programs in Prague. This position provides pre arrival and onsite support for students through orientations; cultural engagement opportunities to deepen the student experience; coordinates housing; organizes co-curricular activities; and contributes to overall program operations. The Student Experience Coordinator works closely with all members of the local team and Director.

Northeastern U London: Global & Intercultural Communication (UK)

“JobLecturer in Global and Intercultural Communication, Northeastern University London, UK. Deadline: 26 November 2023.

Northeastern University London wishes to appoint a part-time fixed term Lecturer to teach the first-year undergraduate Global & Intercultural Communication course running in the spring of 2024. In addition to teaching, the appointed person will also be expected to mark assessments and hold regular office hours. The appointee will teach multiple groups of up to 35 students. Teaching competency in Communication Studies to at least Level 4 (1st year undergraduate) is required.

This role is offered on a part time basis of 0.6FTE and involves up to 150 contact hours. The role requires teaching availability for at least 3 weekdays per week in term-time and consists of up to 9 hours of teaching per week in most weeks. The role is expected to start in December 2023 and end in July 2024. Teaching on the course, in person, will take place between January and April 2024.

This course focuses on theories of and approaches to the study of intercultural communication. It studies the importance of being able to negotiate cultural differences and of understanding intercultural contact in societies and institutions. The course stresses the benefits and complexities of cultural diversity in global, local, and organisational contexts.

U Hull: Study Abroad Manager (UK)

“JobStudy Abroad Manager, Global Experience Office, University of Hull, Kingston Upon Hull, UK. Deadline: 22 November 2023.

The University of Hull is looking for a Study Abroad Manager who will be responsible for day-to-day management of a range of programmes in support of international mobility for Hull students. These will include in-year study abroad programmes with exchange partners and summer opportunities. The post-holder will actively manage relationships with key stakeholders in student mobility, including exchange partners, international organisations that support mobility, and key internal contacts who support the effective delivery of mobility. They will manage the organisation of pre-arrival communication, induction and relevant ongoing support to outgoing and incoming students on mobility programmes. They will work to increase the number of fee-paying Visiting Students, in addition to supporting incoming students on exchange or short courses. The post-holder will ensure strong inter-cultural competency and respect in their work, in line with the University’s global and inclusive values.

 

U East Anglia: Communication Studies (UK)

“JobLecturer in Communication Studies, School of Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK. Deadline: 18 September 2023.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer to join the School of Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies to deliver lectures and seminars and carry out teaching-related duties. The Department of Language and Communication Studies submits to Area Studies for the REF, were top 5 in the unit of assessment in REF 2021 and have achieved strong NSS scores.

Teaching is a key part of this role and as such you will be expected to plan, teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, taking responsibility for the delivery and assessment of specific modules. This will include organising modules and developing teaching and learning materials. You will also take responsibility for some of the degree programmes within the school, regularly interview prospective students and promote enterprise and engagement at UEA.

They are looking for a scholar with a PhD (or equivalent) in area connected with communication studies and/or linguistics, relevant teaching experience, and a passion for student experience. They are particularly looking for specialism(s) in Intercultural Communication and Linguistics (specifically pragmatics).

This full-time post is available on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. The post is available from 2 January 2024 until 31 July 2024.

Open U: OppAttune Research Project Manager (UK)

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OppAttune Research Project Manager, Open Psychology Research Centre, Open University, Milton Keynes, UK but work from home. Deadline: 28 August 2023.

The Open University is recruiting a Project Manager to manage the Horizon-Europe and Innovate UK co-funded research project entitled OppAttune: Countering Oppositional Extremism through Attuned Dialogue: Track, Attune, Limit. OppAttune is focused on reducing extreme political narratives and building capacity for democratic dialogue in Europe and beyond. OppAttune is a jointly co-ordinated project involving co-ordination between the Open University, UK, Panteion University, Athens, Greece and Glasgow Caledonian University, UK. The successful project manager will work closely with the three joint coordinators Professor Kesi Mahendran (OU), Professor Xenia Chryssochoou (Panteion) and Professor Umut Korkut (GCU). The project manager will have the opportunity to work with a large OppAttune research team based within the centre, the work package leads, the steering committee and the full consortium of 17 international partners to deliver the project on time within budget. The project began in April 2023 and will run until March 2026.

Richmond American U London: International Internships Coordinator (UK)

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International Internships Coordinator, Richmond, The American International University in London, UK. Deadline: 18 August 2023.

The Open University is recruiting a Project Manager to manage the Horizon-Europe and Innovate UK co-funded research project entitled OppAttune: Countering Oppositional Extremism through Attuned Dialogue: Track, Attune, Limit. OppAttune is focused on reducing extreme political narratives and building capacity for democratic dialogue in Europe and beyond. OppAttune is a jointly co-ordinated project involving co-ordination between the Open University, UK, Panteion University, Athens, Greece and Glasgow Caledonian University, UK. The successful project manager will work closely with the three joint coordinators Professor Kesi Mahendran (OU), Professor Xenia Chryssochoou (Panteion) and Professor Umut Korkut (GCU). The project manager will have the opportunity to work with a large OppAttune research team based within the centre, the work package leads, the steering committee and the full consortium of 17 international partners to deliver the project on time within budget. The project began in April 2023 and will run until March 2026.

U Cambridge: Global History Programme Coordinator (UK)

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Programme Coordinator, Global History Lab, Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Cambridge, UK. Deadline: 30 July 2023.

The Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH) invites applications for a Programme Coordinator to support a new Global History Lab (GHL) at the University of Cambridge. GHL is a platform for learning, skill development and collaboration in the creation of new narratives across global divides. Using cutting-edge technologies, innovative pedagogical practices and training in oral history methods, the GHL educates students about the history of globalisation and prepares them to become knowledge producers for a wider world. The program enlists universities and NGOs to engage in a new model of global education through peer-to-peer exchanges. It pushes the study and application of history into new humanitarian frontiers by integrating displaced peoples and refugees into its network. It promotes human capabilities of understanding by developing narrative voices and listening skills between strangers. The GHL is committed to the pursuit of the production of knowledge about the global past globally – in a way that is innovative, economical and reaches across the world’s fractures.

The Programme Coordinator role is central to the activities within GHL by managing all the parts of the activities in collaboration with the course administrator in Cambridge Online Education, and will be part of a friendly and supportive team of administrators based in CRASSH.

Creative Intercultural Collaboration in the UK Modern Foreign Languages Classroom (UK)

Intercultural Dialogue Pedagogy

McAllister, A., Brandford, V., & Smith, C. (Eds.). (2023). Creative intercultural collaboration in the UK modern foreign languages classroom: The quest for social justice. Journal of Education, Innovation and Communication, 5(1).

This is a special issue of the Journal of Education, Innovation and Communication, featuring “a series of articles which outline approaches to teaching and learning Languages foregrounding collaboration, and in which creativity is fostered and culture is drawn upon.” It’s open access. In addition to the preface, linked above, the articles are:

The language of literacy: Developing student independence and confidence in the MFL classroom through a collaborative approach to literacyby Amy Cragg

Engaging with others to identify areas of learning by Nicholas Mark Page

Improving writing skills with Year 10 French students by Juliette O’Connor

Promoting self-esteem, motivation and creativity through collaborative, pluri-lingual story translations by Amy Flynn

Raising learner motivation through a cultural pen-pal scheme: a collaborative study by Dikshali Shah

CFP: BAICE Early Career Conference 2023 (UK but Online)

ConferencesCall for abstracts: British Association for Comparative and International Education Early Career Conference, UK but online, 5-6 August 2023. Deadline: 3 July 2023.

The call for abstracts is now open for The British Association for Comparative International Education (BAICE). The Student Committee warmly welcomes your submissions to the 2023 Annual Early Career conference, ‘Transformative education as a force for change: reflections and experiences from around the world’. The conference will be held over two days, hosted online via Zoom.

They invite submissions from postgraduate students, researchers and practitioners engaged with education research. The conference offers a dynamic and friendly environment for postgraduate researchers to showcase and discuss their research, even if the research is still in early stages. Attendees will be able to listen to colleagues from different areas of the Education Studies field; those presenting will be able to receive feedback in a diverse, constructive and academically rigorous environment. They welcome innovative and creative submissions on any research topic concerned with ‘Transformative education as a force for change: reflections and experiences from around the world.’