Middle East Technical University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures. As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact. We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action. CANADA IMPACT+ RESEARCH CHAIR KPU is seeking two (2) international researchers that will serve as institutional nominations to the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program. This program is an initiative of the Government of Canada to attract world-leading researchers to Canadian universities. Impact+ Research Chairs will receive long-term funding and support to build impactful applied research programs at KPU. POSITION TYPE: Faculty Regular Full-Time POSITION START: January 1, 2027 POSITION DETAILS AND ELIGIBILITY Per the conditions of the Impact+ program, nominees must be associate or full professors, or must possess necessary qualifications to be appointed at these levels. Nominees must be currently working and living outside of Canada to be eligible. The Impact+ Chairs process occurs in two stages. First, applicants apply to this posting for review by KPU’s internal search committee. The Search committee will then select 2 nominees, who will be supported by KPU to prepare nomination packages to the Impact+ Chairs program. The applicant’s hire is contingent on them being accepted into the Impact+ Research Chair program. If successful, the Chairholder will receive a 75% time-release from teaching, dedicated to applied research associated with this Chair. They will hold a faculty appointment in the academic department that best aligns with their proposed research program. Applicants may propose research programs that align with any of the Government of Canada’s identified strategic priority areas: advanced digital technologies (including artificial intelligence, quantum and cybersecurity); health, including biotechnology; clean technology and resource value chains; environment, climate resilience and the Arctic; food and water security;  democratic and community resilience; manufacturing and advanced materials; and/or defence and dual-use technologies. Applicants must be prepared to propose a research program that aligns with the criteria of SSHRC, NSERC, or CIHR. Full information about this program can be found at: https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-plus-chairs/program-details/competition/2026/apply.html More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement. QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline Post-secondary teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level Internationally recognized research record with evidence of impact and leadership Ability and commitment to conduct research at the highest international standards and to attract and sustain research funding and partnerships Demonstrated ability to build a network of industry and other partners Currently living and working outside of Canada SALARY INFORMATION Placement on the faculty salary scale will be dependent on level of education and relevant research and teaching experience. Advancement up the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status. HOW TO APPLY Applications will be reviewed by a multidisciplinary committee and must include: Cover letter (two page maximum) that identifies the strategic priority the applicant intends to align with Curriculum Vitae (CV) Research plan (two page maximum) that speaks to integration of undergraduate research and community or industry connections into the proposed applied research program Contact info for four referees *Please Note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received; we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. The final closing date for this position is April 17, 2026 KPU OVERVIEW KPU is a public university located in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with campuses in Surrey, Richmond, and Langley. KPU was founded in 1981 as a college, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) received official university status in 2008. KPU is a Special Purpose Teaching University with a primarily undergraduate student population. It is a teaching-intensive institution that provides post-secondary education to over 12,000 full-time equivalency students annually across its five campuses in the Metro Vancouver region.  KPU is distinguished by its polytechnic mandate, integrating academic scholarship with applied, experiential, and community-engaged learning. While primarily an undergraduate teaching institution, KPU has cultivated a strong and growing culture of research excellence, particularly in undergraduate research and applied scholarship. KPU offers a unique, student-centred learning environment that focuses on hands-on skills alongside traditional academics. KPU’s investment in research programs continues to push the boundaries of what is expected from a teaching-intensive institution by incorporating research activities into curricula, thus bolstering employability and success within future graduate degree programs for current undergraduate students. KPU continues to champion research activities that are applied and real-world in nature, which centre around community-based needs. KPU receives funding from national agencies including SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC, regional agencies such as Genome BC and provincial government, and numerous community and industry partners. To date, KPU has supported three Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs, two Sherman Jen Chairs, one BC Innovation Chair, nine Chancellor’s Chairs and one KPU Research Chair. As an institution, KPU aims to provide community-engaged research opportunities that address regional, national, and international challenges. Research at KPU is intentionally student-centered. Faculty members actively engage undergraduate students as research collaborators, providing meaningful, hands-on research opportunities for students at every stage of their educational journey. Total Rewards As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!  Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards. Note to Applicants Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca. Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check. We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region but with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of industry and the community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have helped shape the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. Liverpool Business School enjoys a strong reputation for its growing and vibrant undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, along with existing local, regional, and international partnerships. As a Business School we are committed to embedding digital literacy, employability, and internationalisation into all of our programmes. Additionally, as signatories to PRME, we have a vibrant community of staff working in this area. We are also very proud of our Business Clinic, which has been established to provide students with the opportunity to undertake a live business consultancy project with an external host organisation. Our Business Clinic works with businesses and organisations from across the Liverpool City Region. We are seeking to appoint an experienced leader to provide academic leadership in designing and delivering a range of high-quality programmes, with primary responsibility for the Global Executive MBA and other master’s courses offered in the UK and through international partners. This also entails line management responsibilities. The successful candidate will: provide far-sighted academic leadership in the design and day-to-day delivery of high-quality programmes, with a particular focus on leading teaching, learning and assessment for the Global Executive MBA and other master’s programmes e.g. MRes and MBA Top-ups, ensuring effective and innovative approaches are embedded across all provisions have a strong commitment to ensuring an outstanding student experience be committed to liaising with businesses and other organisations to connect the research and teaching capability of the School to professional leads. have the ability to both manage and lead staff, ensuring an equitable distribution of workload and an individual personal development plan for each person Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Johan Coetsee, Subject Leader, Liverpool Business School, email: w.j.coetsee@ljmu.ac.uk In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. Please note that we do not accept supplementary information when considering applications for this post, and request that you complete the online application only. Within the application form, there is the opportunity for you to include everything that you wish panel members to consider, particularly in the Personal Statement section. LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

Part time (0.5 FTE) continuing Opportunity to be involved in both teaching and research at Sydney Conservatorium of Music Academic B Base Salary $127,436 - $151,328 p.a. pro rata + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Sydney Conservatorium of Music has long been the destination of choice for outstanding viola students. The strong cohort of local and international students benefits from a viola faculty that includes leading pedagogues Roger Benedict and Stuart Johnson, and a vibrant string faculty that is the largest in Australia. The Sydney Conservatorium is now looking for an outstanding viola player and pedagogue to join the faculty and contribute to the culture of excellence that currently exists within the institution. The successful candidate will be an insightful and inspiring musician with substantial performing and teaching experience at an international level, and someone who is able to work collaboratively and imaginatively to ensure the institution remains a beacon of music education in Australia. In addition to giving individual lessons, duties will include sharing responsibility for leading a weekly viola class and also chamber music coaching and/or orchestral training. Your key responsibilities will be to: plan, foster and develop the training of violists at the University and develop performance curriculum in close cooperation with faculty members within the University contribute importantly to professional practice and/or research outcomes in the area of viola performance contribute to teaching and training in chamber music, orchestra studies and string pedagogy build an inspiring learning and working environment for the students and teachers of viola performance inspire young students including pre-tertiary music students, community teachers and orchestras and support the development of viola teaching in community and outreach programs contribute to the development of international student recruitment. About you Demonstrated excellence in viola performance and viola teaching High level skills in engagement with audiences and the musical community Demonstrated experience in viola teaching at university level with an ability to teach at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels, communicating inspiring musical artistry and thoughtful pedagogical methods Demonstrated experience in working with students in chamber, orchestral, and other ensemble settings An artistic vision as well as extensive knowledge, skills, and experience in the field Acknowledged high-level international experience as an artist and/or researcher and a strong reputation for teaching Constructive and collaborative assessment and feedback skills Evidence of successful collaborations and international networks. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rae Hao, Recruitment Operations by email to rae.hao@sydney.edu.au. Closing date for applications Wednesday 15 April 2026 11:59 PM How to apply Please click here to apply https://usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Sydney/Lecturer-in-Viola_0147689-1 © The University of Sydney