Tag: UK

U College London: Two Positions in Intercultural Communication (UK)

“JobTwo positions in intercultural communication currently available in the Department of Culture, Communication and Media, University College London, London, UK. Deadline: 25 May 2023.

The Department of Culture, Communication and Media (CCM) is a department of the Institute of Education at University College London. It is committed to excellence in teaching, research and consultancy in the areas of: Media and Cultural Studies, Art, Design and Museology; Academic writing; English Education; Applied Linguistics; Language Learning and Intercultural Communication, Music Education; Multimodality studies; Learning with Digital Technologies. They are currently advertising two positions.

  1. Lecturer in Language Learning and Intercultural Communication

You will contribute to Masters, PhD programmes and other programmes in the Centre, while also contributing to research, knowledge exchange, and consultancy activies in the department. Alongside the demonstration of a broad theoretical and practical understanding of intercultural communication, you will have knowledge and expertise in language learning and intercultural communication and will contribute to the further development of this aspect of the MA Intercultural Communication. You will also play a significant role in the planning and development of the International Centre for Intercultural Studies.

2. Lecturer in Professional Communication

You will contribute to Masters, PhD and other programmes in the Centre, while also contributing to research, knowledge exchange and consultancy activities in the department. Alongside the demonstration of a broad theoretical and practical understanding of intercultural communication, you will have knowledge and expertise in the development of intercultural competence in professional settings and will take a lead in developing this aspect of the MA Intercultural Communication. You will also play a significant role in the planning and development of the International Centre for Intercultural Studies.

SOAS U London: Postdoc in Revitalising Languages & Safeguarding Cultural Diversity (UK)

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Revitalising Languages and Safeguarding Cultural Diversity, SOAS University of London, London, UK. Deadline: 16 May 2023.

The Post-Doctoral Researcher will contribute .6 FTE (21 hours per week) for 3 years to Work Package 3 of the EU Horizon Europe Project Revisiting Languages and Safeguarding Cultural Diversity (RISE UP) which focuses on linguistic ecosystems. The project will be managed by the Principal Investigator at SOAS, Julia Sallabank.

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.

U Bedfordshire: Intercultural Competence (UK)

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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Intercultural Competence, School of Leadership and Management, University of Bedfordshire, Luton, UK. Deadline: 15 May 2023.

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Intercultural Competence. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering research-informed teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate International Business courses and for ensuring an excellent student experience. An integral part of the role will be to work with colleagues to enhance the curriculum and programmes, including developing and delivering new practice-based units and courses. They will consider applications from across the spectrum of Intercultural Competence but are particularly interested in candidates also able to deliver high quality and innovative teaching in the areas of cross-cultural management in business, inter-cultural competence in business, intercultural relations, peace-keeping, international marketing and global issues affecting international business and consumer behaviour. The post will be based at the Luton campus, with travel to other campuses as required. Opportunities for delivery at international partner campuses may also be available.

U Edinburgh: Language Education (UK)

“JobLecturer in Language Education, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences / Moray House School of Education and Sport / Institute for Language Education, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Deadline: 1 May 2023.

The Moray House School of Education and Sport is pleased to invite applications for the position of Lecturer in Language Education. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to their highly successful Masters level teaching programmes (MSc TESOL, MSc Language Education, MSc Language and Intercultural Communication), to the supervision of doctoral students, and to secure research grants through our Languages, Interculturality and Literacies Thematic Research Hub aligned with REF high quality research outputs. The post requires a culturally sensitive vision that reflects a commitment to social justice and the provision of high-quality student experience.

 

AfOx Visiting Fellowship Programme (UK)

FellowshipsAfOx Visiting Fellowship Programme for African researchers, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK. Deadline: 9 June 2023.

The AfOx Visiting Fellowship Programme is designed to allow exceptional African researchers to build international networks and focus on a project of their choice in collaboration with Oxford-based scholars. The Fellowship is open to researchers across all academic fields. Fellows will be affiliated with the University of Oxford for 12 months, including ten months of virtual engagement and a two month in-person visit to Oxford during Trinity Term. To apply for a fellowship, all applicants must have an Oxford-based researcher named as their collaborator on their application. AfOx Fellows will be asked to select which of the AfOx research themes, Healthy People, Innovation for Prosperity, Integrated Societies and Green Futures, their project most closely aligns with.

U Oxford: Postdoc for the EQUALSTRENGTH Project (UK)

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Postdoctoral Researcher for the EQUALSTRENGTH project, School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK. Deadline: 17 April 2023.

Do you have a background in the social sciences and an interest in the topic of ethnic discrimination? Are you enthusiastic about the opportunity to be part of an international team and develop research based on cutting-edge experimental methods? Consider applying for an exciting postdoctoral research opportunity at the University of Oxford. They are looking for an experienced quantitative social scientist with theoretical expertise on prejudice, ethnic discrimination, and immigrant integration. You will have a high degree of independence and responsibility, whilst being part of the University of Oxford’s Centre on Migration, Policy and Society (COMPAS). You will become a member of the coordinating team of the international EQUALSTRENGTH consortium, which aims to investigate cumulative and structural forms of discrimination using experimental methods. You will work in close collaboration with Dr. Mariña Fernández Reino, local project coordinator and Senior Researcher at COMPAS, and the other consortium members.

Institute for Study Abroad: Multiple Positions (UK & Ireland)

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

  • Student Experience Coordinator, Part-Time (based in Galway, Ireland; deadline: open until filled)

    They are looking for an individual to support IFSA’s programmes throughout Ireland. 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 closely with all members of the local team, as well as colleagues from sites in the Europe, the Global Health & Safety Team, Programme Operations, Academic Programmes and Student Engagement teams.

  • Student Experience Coordinator, Part-Time (based in Oxford, UK); deadline 2 April 2023).

    They are looking for an individual to support IFSA’s programmes in Oxford and Cambridge. This part-time position provides high quality academic and cultural support for undergraduate students studying with IFSA in Oxford and Cambridge. You will organize co-curricular activities and personal check ins that support student learning and satisfaction outcomes.

U Oxford: Postdoc Quantitative Researcher in Migration (UK)

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Postdoctoral Quantitative Researcher – Migration, School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK. Deadline: 27 March 2023.

The Centre on Migration, Policy and Society (COMPAS) at the University of Oxford is seeking to appoint a Quantitative Researcher with expertise in the statistical analysis of quantitative data on migration and migrants for a period of one year, with the possibility of extension. The post holder will work on analysing quantitative data from different research projects and will be accountable to the Principal Investigator of the projects, Professor Carlos Vargas-Silva. The projects in which the researcher will work include Aligning Migration Management and the Migration Development Nexus, a large research project with the core ambition of creating new knowledge on migration, development and policy.

U Liverpool: Postdoc in the Language of Food and Race (UK but Remote)

PostdocsPostdoctoral Research Fellowship on the Language of Food and Race, Department of English, University of Liverpool, UK but remote. Deadline: 7 March 2023.

The postholder will provide research and administrative support to the project ‘The language of food and race: A participatory ethnography of Chinese food in the UK’ funded by the Participatory Research Support Fund at the University of Liverpool. The project investigates how the ways we do and talk about food are shaped by racial stereotypes and ideologies, with a view to expose and challenge food-related racism and build community solidarity and cultural resilience within the Chinese community in Liverpool. The PDRA will work closely with the principal investigator Dr Shuang Gao in developing, co-ordinating, administering and facilitating the research.

U Cambridge: Education and International Development (UK)

“JobAssistant Professor in Education and International Development, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, UK. Deadline: 23 February 2023.

The Faculty of Education in central Cambridge is looking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Education and International Development. The position offers an exciting opportunity for a research-active educator to join a leading national and international centre for educational research, teacher development, and the study of education. The person appointed will contribute to the international profile of the Faculty through high quality research publications, grant capture, impactful dissemination, and public engagement. The Faculty is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All members of the community are expected to engage with developing and raising awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion in the Faculty and beyond.

The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding research and teaching contributions in education and international development. Within this field, candidates are expected to demonstrate expertise in education policy and/or practice. They will also show strong engagement with identifying and addressing inequalities in education (whether by race, ethnicity, indigeneity, gender, poverty, disability, among others). Methodologically, successful applicants are expected to work effectively with both quantitative and qualitative methods. Candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and will have relevant experience of teaching on undergraduate and/or graduate programmes. They will also have experience of mentoring and/or supervising students at the undergraduate, Masters, and/or PhD level.

NOTE: There are also positions available for an Assistant Professor in Education Policy and Practice and an Assistant Professor in Primary Teacher Education, if those are of interest.