Miyazaki International University

Stellenbosch University (SU) invites applications from visionary, values-driven, and collaborative academic leaders for the position of Dean: Faculty of Education. As a globally connected, research-intensive institution, SU advances knowledge in service of society and aspires to be Africa's leading research-intensive university and Africa's first Top 100 global university — globally recognised for excellence, inclusivity, and innovation. Guided by Vision 2040 and the Strategy Plan 2026–2030, SU pursues academic excellence, purposeful partnerships, and a transformative student experience that equips graduates to navigate and shape a complex, rapidly changing world. Central to this ambition is the capacity to respond to the pressing challenges of our time — inequality, climate change, artificial intelligence and technological disruption, and social cohesion — through research that has real societal and economic impact, and through interdisciplinary collaboration that transcends traditional boundaries. The Faculty of Education's vision is to be "acknowledged and respected unequivocally as a leading and engaged research-driven education faculty." The Faculty occupies a uniquely positioned role at the interface of higher education, the schooling sector, and broader society. Its mandate spans initial teacher education, in-service professional development, educational psychology, curriculum studies, education policy studies and interdisciplinary educational research — all of which are essential to addressing the systemic challenges facing South African and African education. The Faculty is expected to engage not only with the schooling sector but with the full architecture of higher education, contributing to policy, system-level reform, and the development of an educational ecosystem that is inclusive, equitable, and future-ready. In a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by artificial intelligence, intellectual property considerations, curriculum transformation, and the internationalisation of higher education, the Faculty requires a Dean with a stellar publication and research profile, and the intellectual and systemic leadership to position Education as a field of genuine scholarly consequence. Internationalisation is of particular strategic importance, both as a vehicle for addressing critical skills gaps in teacher education and as a means of building the global networks and collaborative research relationships that will define the Faculty's standing. The incumbent will bring a compelling vision for inclusivity, a commitment to interdisciplinary engagement, and the capacity to lead a faculty that is research-rich, externally engaged, and deeply relevant to the societies it serves. Visit the Faculty`s website for further information. Duties: The Dean assumes overarching responsibility for: Overall executive management of the Faculty, as well as providing visionary leadership aligned with the institutional strategy and culture. Guiding the Faculty in the areas of teaching and learning, research, innovation, internationalisation and social impact. Overseeing the financial management of the Faculty and managing resources, including facilities. Providing leadership and management with regard to student matters, with a deliberate agenda to drive student success and the development of graduate attributes through meaningful academic and co-curricular engagement. Providing strategic, ethical, and people-centred leadership and management of staff, cultivating an enabling, inclusive, and accountable organisational culture where academic and professional staff are supported to flourish, collaborate, and realise their full potential. Taking initiative for and managing marketing, student recruitment and fundraising within the Faculty. Securing research funding opportunities and identifying and developing third-, fourth-, and fifth-stream income to strengthen the Faculty's financial sustainability and research capacity. Promoting research excellence, research translation, the establishment of externally funded Chairs, and supporting the recruitment and retention of talent as part of research capacity building. Promoting interdisciplinary excellence and transdisciplinary research with other faculties, schools and research entities. Championing the Faculty's engagement with contemporary challenges in education — including artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and curriculum transformation — and ensuring the Faculty's programmes and research remain at the forefront of these developments. Liaising externally to establish and maintain multi-level partnerships and collaborations with academic and other relevant stakeholders nationally and internationally, including global higher education partners, the schooling sector, education authorities, the teaching profession, and other professional and community stakeholders. Driving the Faculty's internationalisation agenda, with particular attention to addressing critical skills gaps in teacher education and strengthening the Faculty's global research and teaching profile. Providing intellectual and systemic leadership that positions the Faculty as a credible voice across the full education ecosystem, including higher education, the schooling sector, professional bodies, and national and international policy fora. Taking full responsibility for and driving the Faculty's transformation agenda, promoting diversity and inclusivity within the Faculty. Sharing responsibility for leadership and management of the University as a whole. Requirements: Appointable as Professor (or Associate Professor) in one of the departments within the Faculty of Education, in accordance with SU’s academic appointment criteria. Proven innovative and dynamic strategic academic leadership. Appropriate management experience at faculty and institutional level, including experience in managing substantial budgets. A proven scholarly track record with a strong publication record and the capacity to lead and inspire a research-rich faculty, as well as, a proven and demonstrated experience in teaching and learning, including postgraduate supervision. Sound knowledge, insight and vision pertaining to the education sector as a whole, including higher education, the schooling sector, and the interface between them. Demonstrated understanding of and engagement with contemporary challenges in education, including artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and curriculum transformation and its impact on knowledge, learning and pedagogy. Future-facing and adaptive leadership capabilities, with a proven ability to lead change management and transformation within complex and diverse environments. Demonstrated capacity for external engagement, systemic and intellectual leadership, and relationship-building with a diverse range of stakeholders across the education ecosystem nationally. A demonstrated ability to unlock research funding opportunities and a proven track record in sourcing and securing external funding. Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including conflict resolution. The ability to function effectively within a multilingual and multicultural environment, in accordance with the University's language policy. National and/or international recognition in the field of education. Recommendations: A relevant professional teaching qualification and/or background in teacher education. Current or prior NRF-Rated researcher. Evidence of engagement with and contribution to the strengthening of alignment between school education, curriculum, and higher education. Demonstrated engagement with international higher education networks, partnerships, or research collaborations. As part of the interview process, provisionally shortlisted candidates will be expected to deliver a short presentation to the Senior Appointments Committee. The topic of the presentation will be shared with the provisionally shortlisted candidates. Applicants on the final shortlist will be required to present to a joint meeting of the Faculty board and Institutional Forum. Term of Office: The appointment is for a five (5) year fixed term with the possibility of reappointment for a further term. A fallback option to the successful candidate’s academic department exists. Commencement of duties: 01 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter Closing date: 01 June 2026 Enquiries regarding this post: Mrs Mienke du Preez at mienke@sun.ac.za Enquiries regarding remuneration/ benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on  021 808 2753, or at sun-e-hr@sun.ac.za Completed applications, comprising the documentation as set out below, must be sent via email to adsmanager@sun.ac.za before the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Documentation details (PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION INCLUDES ALL OF THE DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW): A covering letter indicating how you meet the requirements. A comprehensive curriculum vitae. A document in which candidates outline their vision for the Faculty’s future and how they envisage their role therein. Details regarding present occupation, remuneration package and citizenship. A copy of your ID document. Certified copies of qualifications and certificates. Details of at least five referees. An indication of the earliest date on which duties can be assumed. By applying for the position, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted that the recruitment, selection, and appointment process for the position will be conducted in accordance with the University’s Regulations for the Appointment and Reappointment of a Dean, and you affirm your commitment to adhere to the Regulations and to engage constructively in the selection process. By applying for the position, you warrant that you have no prior employment disciplinary record nor any matters that the University should be made aware of (whether in relation to your academic or personal integrity or otherwise) which may influence its consideration of your application. Furthermore, you consent to any background checks relevant to your application on your academic background (including, but not limited to your qualifications and verification of your publications). You also consent to checks on your disciplinary record, criminal history, and insolvency status. By providing this consent, you understand that the University may verify the accuracy of the information provided in your application and that any discrepancies discovered may impact your candidacy for the position. Candidates are required to provide a list of referees who can speak to their qualifications, experience, and suitability for the position of Dean. The Senior Appointments Committee may, at their discretion, contact referees listed by the applicants for additional information. In addition, to ensure a thorough and comprehensive evaluation process, the Senior Appointments Committee reserves the right to make inquiries with other relevant persons who are not listed as referees by the applicants, if deemed appropriate. Any such enquiries will be handled in a discreet and confidential manner. Candidates may be required to make themselves available for extensive leadership assessments. Candidates must be willing to work in Stellenbosch and be prepared to travel both nationally and internationally as required. The University is committed to the advancement of diversity and employment equity. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. The University reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed appointment.

The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of  RESEARCH FELLOW (UNIVERSITY RESEARCHER) IN THE AREA OF MIGRATION, HEALTH, AGE CARE AND DISABILITY for a fixed-term period from 1 August 2026 to 31 December 2029, or as agreed. The Faculty of Social Sciences invite applications for a position as Research Fellow in Migration, health, age care & disability within the research action Diversity in Society and Life (DIVSOL). The appointed researcher is expected to contribute to the interdisciplinary research on the DIVSOL theme Participation, Inclusion and Empowerment, dedicated to understanding inclusion and the equitable treatment of minorities, essential for social justice, self-empowerment and nonconflictual ways of living together, in this position with reference to migration-related diversity.  To be recruited as a Research Fellow (University Researcher), the appointed person needs to have documented independent research activity; the ability to lead a research group; activities in Finnish or international research groups or networks, and experience in the acquisition of research funding. Further, we expect evidence of public engagement. We primarily seek to appoint at the Research Fellow level, but exceptionally strong Postdoctoral Researcher candidates will also be considered. RESPONSIBILITIES  The appointed researcher is expected to pursue an independent research programme,  typically in collaboration with existing research groups at the university. The appointed researcher will contribute to teaching and administrative tasks (up to 5% of their working time annually). It is possible to complete the teaching and administrative tasks in English. QUALIFICATIONS   An ideal applicant has: A doctoral degree in a suitable field. Research experience after completing the doctoral degree is necessary. Scientific interest and contributions in the given application domain preferably demonstrated through publications. Articles in top tier venues, such as Migration Studies, Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, or Comparative Migration Studies, are highly valued.  Applicants are expected to describe their research interests and explain how these relate to the scope and topic of the position. Teaching skills. Above described qualifications expected of research fellows (university researchers) WHAT WE OFFER   University of Helsinki is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and diverse workplace with a variety of development opportunities and benefits. The appointee’s gross annual salary will, in practice, for Postdoctoral Researcher range from €42,000 to €49,000 and for Research Fellow (University Researcher) range from €54,000 to €64,000, depending on their previous experience and qualifications. Standard Finnish pension benefits and occupational health care are provided for university employees. Further information can be obtained online. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months. Finland is a member of the European Union, has high quality free schooling (also in English) and generous family benefits and healthcare. Finland was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families, and Helsinki in the world’s top ten most livable cities. Finland and the Helsinki region feature leading research and innovation facilities, clean environment, affordable accommodation, and excellent international, national, and local transport connections. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please see the webpages. The appointee is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. International staff are supported in relocating to Finland. HOW TO APPLY   Please submit your application, together with the required attachments, through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link "Apply now" (“Hae nyt”). Use your current email address to register to the Recruitment System. Only applicants who are currently employed by the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the link “Employee login”. The closing date for applications is May 8th, 2026. The following documents in English are required and must be included in the application: Curriculum vitae. A numbered list of publications, with the five most significant publications clearly marked in bold. A report (max. 3 pages) describing the applicant’s research profile, including participation in scholarly communities, international collaboration, acquisition of research funding, and the applicant’s role in obtaining such funding. A report (max. 3 pages) describing practical experience and qualifications regarding teaching. A brief (max. 3 pages) research plan, describing your research interest related to the position and suitable for a three-year project. FURTHER INFORMATION Further information about the positions and the research project may be obtained from Professor Timo Kaartinen at the Faculty of Social Sciences (timo.kaartinen@helsinki.fi). The research action Diversity in Society and Life (DIVSOL) is a research community for transdisciplinary research on ethnic, cultural, linguistic, religious and socio-ecological diversity. It offers new insights into the nature and challenges of the multiple diversities – linguistic, cultural, religious, biological – that characterise societies and urban environments, and will contribute to the development of multi-level sustainable policies for human flourishing. DIVSOL is led by the Faculty of Arts and includes all SSH units (Arts, Education, Law, Theology, Social Sciences, the Swedish School of Social Science, and the Helsinki Institute for Social Sciences and Humanities) as well as the Faculties of Science, and of Biological and Environmental Sciences of the University of Helsinki.  A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join the Clinical Psychology Training Programme at the University of Surrey, based in Guildford. We have a permanent, full-time role available. We are happy to support hybrid working but the post holder is expected to be in on Monday and Tuesday when the trainees are at the University, and at other times as required to meet the operational running of the programme. The role The programme has expanded significantly in recent years due to increased NHS England funding. Joining now offers the chance to be part of a period of growth, development, and innovation. The post-holder will: Work closely with local NHS Trusts Support placements, supervisor training, and trainee supervision Contribute to the collaborative university–NHS training environment About the Programme & School The PsychD team is a welcoming, innovative group with diverse clinical and research interests The programme sits within the Discipline of Clinical and Health Psychology in the School of Psychology The School has an excellent reputation for applied psychology teaching and research You will join a vibrant department with strong commitments to inclusion, antiracism, and serving under-represented communities There are opportunities for professional development, including eligibility for a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (if not already held) About you Applicants must be HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologists. We welcome all areas of clinical expertise, with particular interest in candidates experienced in neuropsychological assessment or working with older adults and people with learning disabilities. Successful candidates will: Work effectively as part of a team Be committed to developing trainee clinical competencies Ideally contribute to the programme’s research profile Support inclusive leadership and embed equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the programme All post-holders need to: Hold a doctorate in clinical psychology (or equivalent) Contribute to evaluation of clinical competencies Develop and maintain links with local NHS Trusts Contribute to teaching, learning, and programme administration Engage in leadership development opportunities offered by the role Have experience working in the NHS This post will be offered at Lecturer A or B level depending on clinical and teaching experience (see job profiles below for more information). A formal teaching qualification is required for those applying for Lecturer B.  What we can offer In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays, a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. How to apply To apply, please upload your CV to the University website. You will also be asked to address some statements to help us assess your suitability for the position. For an informal discussion please contact  Dr Jen Mance j.mance@surrey.ac.uk  Dr Indigo Davis i.davis@surrey.ac.uk Interviews will be held on Monday 26th January. Further information about the University and the School of Psychology can be found at: www.surrey.ac.uk/clinical-psychology The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities Further details Job Description Job Description