University of California, Irvine
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Established in 1965 and part of the University of California (which comprises 10 institutions), UC Irvine is the only research university in Orange County that’s in the Association of American Universities (AAU).
Offering 192 degree programmes, the university attracts a total of over 30,000 students.
Its main circular-shaped campus is centred around Aldrich Park, a landscaped area home to thousands of trees, and most of the academic buildings – known for their Brutalist architecture – are located on its edge.
The UCI library system covers 350,000 square feet over four separate locations, collectively housing around 3.6 million books, 154,000 journals and serials, and 114,000 government documents, among other collections.
The UCI campus also claims to be among the most green and energy efficient in the US. Its UCI Medical Centre is the only university hospital in the county.
The faculty includes Nobel laureates and recipients of the National Medal of Science.
UCI is responsible for bringing more than $300 million in annual research funding to the region, while its endowment is valued at over $500 million.
The university holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest pillow fight, when 4,200 pillow-wielding students participated in an organised event on campus during its 2014 Welcome Week.
Irvine also prides itself on its environmental and sustainability credentials – it has been ranked the no.1 greenest college in the nation, in successive years, by Sierra magazine.
It’s also renowned for the world-famous guests it invites to speak on campus, including the XIV Dalai Lama, Jordan’s Queen Noor, British business magnate Sir Richard Branson, and United Nations messenger of peace Charlize Theron.
The university’s mascot, an anteater named Peter, was chosen because it ‘embraces the power of being different’
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- Student gender ratio
- 54 F : 46 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 24% (1)
- Students per staff
- 15.3 (1)
- Student total
- 35079 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
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Full/Associate Professor in Chinese and Comparative Philosophy
University of Macau
Macao
University of Macau
Macao
(Ref. No.: FAH/DPHIL/FAP/06/2026) The University of Macau (UM) is an internationalized research-oriented comprehensive public university in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) located at the west bank of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The GBA is rapidly developing into one of the leading technology and innovation hubs of the world. UM is placed No. 145 in the THE World University Rankings and placed No. 285 in the QS World University Rankings. With a scenic campus of approximately 1 km2 on Hengqin island, UM has achieved significant progress in the past decade as evidenced by its rising international repute, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, and the establishment of three State Key Laboratories in microelectronics, Chinese medical sciences, and internet of things for smart city. To support economic diversification of MSAR and deepen collaboration between MSAR and Guangdong Province in Hengqin island, UM will continue to invest in cutting-edge research and develop interdisciplinary programmes in key strategic areas including precision oncology, advanced materials, regional oceanography, artificial intelligence and robotics, data science, cognitive and brain science and economics and finance. Leveraging its ‘4-in-1’ model of education and residential college system, UM provides all-round undergraduate education, nurturing talent to support social and economic development in MSAR and the GBA as a whole. In addition, UM is currently establishing a campus in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, which is expected to be operational in 2028. With unprecedented growth and development, UM offers a wide range of opportunities for high-calibre talents at all levels to achieve their career goals. It may be noted that English is the working language and the primary medium of instruction at UM. The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities invites applications for the position of Full/Associate Professor of Philosophy with a specialization in Chinese Philosophy and/or Comparative Philosophy. The area of research specialty (AoS) is open, and the aforementioned approach would be preferable. The Department has teaching needs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Qualifications Applicants must hold a PhD in Philosophy, Religious Studies or in a related area, and are expected to play a leading role in the fields of Chinese Philosophy and/or Comparative Philosophy. Applicants should have an excellent record of tertiary teaching and supervision experience and a distinguished record of research and publication at an international level, commensurate with their career stage. Fluency in English and Chinese would be an advantage. The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in August 2027. Remuneration A taxable annual remuneration starting from MOP1,052,800 (approximately USD129,980) will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification and relevant professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% - 7% after various discretionary exemptions. Apart from competitive remuneration, UM offers a wide range of benefits, such as medical insurance, provident fund, on-campus accommodation/housing allowance and other subsidies. Further details on our package are available at: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/learn-more/. Application Procedure Applicants should visit https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/ for more details, and apply ONLINE. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within 3 months of application. Human Resources Section, Office of Administration University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China Website: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/; Email: vacancy@um.edu.mo Tel: +853 8822 8699; Fax: +853 8822 2412 The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate. Applicants with less qualification and experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances. ***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only*** ** Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents**
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A taxable annual remuneration starting from MOP1,052,800
Posted
5 Jun 2026
Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Associate Professor/ Professor/ Chair Professor
City University Of Hong Kong (Donguan)
China
City University Of Hong Kong (Donguan)
China
Briefing:Aspiring to be a global leader in electrical engineering education and research, this field promotes the application of cutting-edge technologies in industry and facilitates technological innovation and knowledge transfer. Disciplines: Electronic and Information Engineering Computer and Data Engineering Electronic and Electrical Engineering Information Engineering Microelectronics Engineering Multimedia Information Technology. Major Responsibilities The successful candidates will be expected to: Deliver exceptional education, both independently or collaboratively, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses; Achieve international recognition and demonstrate leadership in their respective fields through outstanding research; Contribute to administrative tasks, ensuring efficient operations and supporting the advancement of the university's mission (applicable to senior faculty); Proactively secure external funding for research projects, promoting technological innovation; Provide exemplary supervision for student projects, internships, and theses, guiding them towards academic excellence. Qualifications Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in the relevant field. A strong track record in independent research, teaching, student supervision, and service is highly desirable. Candidates who have recently obtained their PhD with exceptional achievements may also be considered. For the positions of Chair Professor, Professor, and Associate Professor, applicants should: Demonstrate a record of world-class academic accomplishments and reputable international academic leadership; Possess extensive experience in teaching, student supervision, and securing research project funding; Demonstrate the ability to establish a distinguished research programme aligned with the University's strategic research areas; Commit to delivering high-quality teaching and supervision to a diverse student population at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. For the Assistant Professor position, applicants should: Demonstrate strong potential in research and teaching that aligns with the University's strategic research areas. Compensation and Benefits We offer a highly competitive package, including excellent fringe benefits and research support: Competitive remuneration and attractive fringe benefits; Start-up research funding; Access to top-quality research equipment and support; Various government-sponsored talent programmes (for eligible candidates); Abundant local industry resources for collaborative horizontal projects. Application Requirements To apply for the faculty positions at CityUHK(Dongguan), please ensure that your application includes the following documents: A cover letter introducing yourself and expressing your motivation for joining CityUHK(Dongguan). Please highlight your qualifications, relevant experiences, and how you envision contributing to CityUHK(Dongguan) academic community; A comprehensive resume, which should include a full publication list showcasing your academic achievements and contributions; Research statement outlining your vision and goals for your future research endeavors within the University; Teaching statement outlining your vision and goals for your future teaching endeavors within the University; PDF files of three representative publications demonstrating the quality and impact of your scholarly work; The names and contact information of at least 3 references; Any additional supporting documents or evidence of your research, teaching, or leadership accomplishments that you believe will strengthen your application. Application Review and Contact Information Review of applications will commence promptly and continue on an ongoing basis until all positions are successfully filled. To apply, please send your application materials with the email subject line titled "Your name+Position you apply for+Field" to college@cityu-dg.edu.cn. (e.g. Applicant's Name + Assistant Professor+ Intelligent Manufacturing and Systems Engineering) Kind reminder: To ensure your application is processed successfully, please make sure to include the required subject line in your email. For more information, please visit the University website below: https://www.cityu-dg.edu.cn/en/academic-positions
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Competitive
Posted
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Senior Specialist, Learning Objects Repository
RMIT University
Australia, Melbourne
RMIT University
Australia, Melbourne
Full-time, Fixed Term position until August 2027, or 12 months from appointment Salary Level HEW 8 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working About You You are a highly skilled digital preservation and repository specialist with a passion for shaping the future of library services and digital learning at scale. Combining strategic thinking with hands-on expertise, you thrive in complex, collaborative environments where stakeholder engagement, innovation, and sustainable digital practices are central to success. You bring demonstrated experience in digital repository stewardship, preservation workflows, metadata standards, and long-term access strategies for digital learning and teaching resources. Your ability to balance technical expertise with strong relationship management enables you to work effectively with academic and professional staff to drive adoption of sustainable digital resource management practices across the University. A confident communicator and trusted advisor, you are experienced in leading outreach initiatives, delivering training, and providing specialist consultation to diverse stakeholder groups. You are comfortable influencing policy and practice, contributing to strategic planning and risk assessment activities, and embedding best-practice approaches to digital preservation and access. You are adaptable, solutions-focused, and motivated by meaningful project work that delivers long-term impact. Most importantly, you are committed to innovation, collaboration, and ensuring digital learning resources remain authentic, accessible, and usable for future generations of learners and educators. To be successful in this position, you'll have as a minimum: Demonstrated experience in digital learning resource management, preservation planning, or digital content management within a university or GLAM sector environment. Proven ability to build relationships and influence diverse stakeholders, including technical staff, educators, and executive leaders. Experience delivering advocacy and outreach initiatives, including training, presentations, or publications related to digital resource preservation. Understanding of inclusion, diversity, and ethical considerations in digital stewardship and their application in an institutional context. Ability to interpret, implement, and contribute to the development of organisational digital learning resource management and preservation policies and standards. Familiarity with documentation of digital assets using relevant digital objects management and preservation models (e.g. OAIS), standards (e.g. PREMIS), and metadata schemas (e.g. Dublin Core, Schema.org). Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. Education Portfolio The Education Portfolio is headed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Vice President who leads the planning and implementation of the University's strategies related to RMIT's academic programs and the RMIT learner experience. The Portfolio is responsible for services to support the quality of RMIT programs, including the professional development of academic staff, continuous improvement of the learner experience, learning and teaching outcomes and the management of learning and research information sources. The Education Portfolio plays a key role in empowering learners to access education, participate actively in the life of the University and achieve successful and fulfilling lives beyond graduation. The provision of a stimulating and satisfying experience for learners is a priority for the University. RMIT University Library RMIT University Library is a creative partner in the achievement of RMIT University's teaching, learning and research goals. It engages with other groups within the University to design initiatives that have a positive impact on the student experience including the provision of direct support, advice and guidance for students' academic skill development. It provides resources, services and facilities to support the information needs of RMIT's large and globally distributed student and staff population and supplies expertise for the management of the University's archives and business information. www.rmit.edu.au/library To Apply Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Lisa Cianci via email lisa.cianci@rmit.edu.au For further information regarding recruitment processes, please contact Larisa Ahadi, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at larisa.ahadi@rmit.edu.au Please do not share your application to this email address. Position Description - here Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. #Li-Hybrid
Salary
Competitive
Posted
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Lecturer in French as a Foreign Language
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Location: Zayed Military University (ZMU), Abu Dhabi, UAE About SUAD Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) is a leading international higher education institution established in partnership with Sorbonne University in Paris. The University delivers high-quality academic programs rooted in the French higher education tradition, while adapting course content and formats to meet the needs of the dynamic and multicultural environment of the United Arab Emirates. SUAD offers undergraduate and graduate programs across a range of disciplines. Research is a core pillar of SUAD’s mission. Through institutional initiatives, the SAFIR Institute, and active research centres, the University advances responsible and interdisciplinary research aligned with global academic standards and regional priorities. SUAD fosters local and international collaboration and promotes knowledge transfer through a diverse academic community and strategic partnerships. About SUAD-ZMU As part of a strategic academic collaboration, SUAD delivers selected academic programs at the campus of Zayed Military University (ZMU). Through this partnership, SUAD provides internationally recognized bachelor’s degree programs that combine academic rigor with applied learning. Teaching and research activities conducted at the ZMU campus adhere to SUAD’s academic standards, quality assurance frameworks, and pedagogical approaches. Positions based at ZMU usually require a strong on-site presence and active engagement with students, colleagues, and institutional partners. Position Description Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Lecturer in French as a Foreign Language position with teaching responsibilities based at the Zayed Military University (ZMU) campus. SUAD is committed to attracting a diverse faculty and encourages applications from candidates with varied academic backgrounds and international experience. The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong interest in pedagogy, student support, and inclusive teaching practices. Key Accountabilities Teaching Design and deliver undergraduate French courses, primarily within the Foundation Year. Develop engaging, gamified teaching materials, assessments and learning activities that foster critical thinking, analytical reasoning, language awareness, and students’ ability to engage in autonomous learning. Student Support and Academic Advising Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students. Support the development of students’ analytical skills. Academic and Administrative Service Participate in departmental and university service activities. Contribute to program development, curriculum review, and academic governance where appropriate. Minimum Qualifications and Experience Master’s Degree/PhD Degree preferred in French as a Foreign Language or any other relevant discipline from an accredited higher education institute. 5 years of experience in teaching French as a Foreign Language preferably within the higher education sector. Professional proficiency in English is mandatory. IELTS certification or equivalent qualification is an asset. Strong commitment to effective and student-centred teaching practices. Readiness and capacity to supervise and mentor students. Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. Ability to work effectively in a multicultural academic environment. Knowledge of Arabic is considered an asset. Advanced pedagogical skills and proficiency in educational technologies and online learning platforms are considered an asset. Application Requirements Applicants must submit: A cover letter addressing their expertise and alignment with SUAD’s vision. A detailed Curriculum Vitae. A personal statement - should not exceed one page and should provide concrete examples - outlining: teaching experience teaching style and philosophy approach to teaching French language Contact details for three professional references (email address and phone number required), including at least one referee able to specifically address the candidate’s teaching quality. For administrative inquiries: recrtuitmentinquiries.SUAD-ZMU@sorbonne.ae
Salary
Competitive
Posted
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Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Academic Coordinator (TF)
La Trobe University
Australia, Bundoora
La Trobe University
Australia, Bundoora
Part time 0.6FTE Fixed Term until 24/12/2030 Bundoora Campus Salary from $118,530 plus 17% superannuation (pro-rata) About the position A Level B academic with a teaching focussed appointment will work without the need for close supervision and is expected to develop curriculum, coordinate subjects, teach and support students as they learn. In addition, a teaching focussed academic will support the administrative functions of the nursing and/or midwifery disciplines as well as undertake scholarly work relevant to the development of learning and teaching in their designated role, discipline or professional field. In the School of Nursing and Midwifery, students are required to complete clinical placements that vary between three and five weeks in duration. The clinical placements are integrated into the study plan to complement learning on campus or in the clinical schools. 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Please note: This La Trobe University Level B Teaching Focused Position Description has been adapted to align with the role of Clinical Academic Coordinator and must be read in conjunction with the School of Nursing and Midwifery (SNM) Clinical Academic Coordinator Role Statement. Position Description PD - Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Academic Coordinator (TF).pdf School of Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Academic Coordinator Role Statement: LTU Role Statement SNM Clinical Academic Coordinator_14FEB2024_V3.pdf Benefits 17% employer contributed superannuation Private Health Insurance discount Plus, many more, click HERE How to apply Closing date: By 11:55pm on Sunday 21st June 2026 Position Enquiries: Natalie Blinman, Coordinator – Professional Experience Practice Email: N.Blinman@latrobe.edu.au Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position. Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents: Cover letter; An up-to-date resume; and A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description. Please scroll down to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates. Our commitment to safety All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement. National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
Salary
$118,530 plus 17% superannuation (pro-rata)
Posted
4 Jun 2026
Subjects Taught at the University of California, Irvine
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Arts and Humanities
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology