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Washington University in St Louis

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67th in World University Rankings 2026
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The Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) was founded in 1853 by Wayman Crow, a St. Louis merchant, and William Greenleaf Eliot, a religious minister (and the grandfather of poet TS Eliot), in response to the lack of higher learning institutions in the growing Midwest.

Named after George Washington, the university is now a private research institution with around 16,500 students drawn from all 50 US states and more than 110 different countries.

WashU is organised around seven schools: art and architecture, arts and sciences, business, continuing education, engineering, law, medicine, and social work and public health. It comprises over 175 buildings spread across five, centrally-located campuses.

The main Danforth Campus is the academic home to the majority of the university's undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The Washington University Medical Camous is home to the School of Medicine.

Other WashU campuses include the site of a former St. Louis department store and another that comprises a 2,000-acre outdoor laboratory for learning and research.

The university claims several areas of research focus including biotechnology, plant science and business development.

With several strategic partnerships in place at global universities, WashU students have various opportunities to travel and study abroad. Among them are elective rotations for medical students in overseas clinics throughout Africa, Asia and South America, while law students can undertake internships in the Netherlands. The university also has a reciprocal student exchange programme with Fudan University in Shanghai, China.

Around one-third of WashU’s students engage in study abroad programs, 80 per cent of undergraduate students pursue multiple majors and/or minors, and about 60 per cent participate in community service

A total of 26 Nobel Laureates have been affiliated with WashU over the years, and its alumni includes 11 Pulitzer Prize winners, four Poet Laureates of the United States and 15 recipients of the National Medal of Science.

The university’s motto, Per Veritatem Vis, translates as ‘Strength through Truth.’

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28% (1)
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15165 (1)

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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Hong Kong


Ref.: 536765 Work type: Fractional / Part-time Department: Faculty of Education (10000) Categories: Teaching Staff Half-time Assistant Lecturer in Speech-Language Pathology in the Faculty of Education We now invite applications for appointment as Half-time Assistant Lecturer in Speech-Language Pathology in the Faculty of Education. Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible for providing clinical supervision and teaching of students in the Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology programme. He/She will also be involved in the administration and knowledge exchange activities of the programme. Essential Requirements Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above, a recognized professional qualification in Speech Therapy, and at least 5 years’ post-qualification clinical experience as a speech therapist. They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese) as well as good communication and interpersonal skills.  Desirable Attributes Preference will be given to those who have strong experience working in pediatric/adult speech, language, and communication disorders with experience and interest in clinical education; and work or clinical supervision experience in hospital settings and/or non-local clinical settings. What We Offer The appointment will be made on temporary contract for 1 year, to commence on September 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, with the possibility of renewal. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with annual leave and medical benefits. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload a cover letter, an up-to-date C.V. with the contact information of three referees. More information about the Faculty and the programme can be found at https://web.edu.hku.hk/ and https://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/bsslp_6157. For further details, please contact Professor Estella Ma, Clinical Education Director in the Academic Unit of Human Communication, Learning, and Development (email: estella.ma@hku.hk or tel.: 3917 7625). Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until August 2, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

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Postdoctoral Fellow, Hong Kong Institute of Business Studies

LINGNAN UNIVERSITY

Lingnan University

Hong Kong, Tuen Mun

institution

Lingnan University

Hong Kong, Tuen Mun


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MONASH UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

Monash University

Malaysia

institution

Monash University

Malaysia


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UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

The University of Sydney

Australia, Camperdown

institution

The University of Sydney

Australia, Camperdown


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About you qualifications in law and admission to practice in Australia and hold a current practising certificate approximately 8 years post admission legal experience, with experience in the higher education sector desirable extensive experience in contracts, intellectual property and commercial law, and the conduct of negotiations, the drafting of documents and the provision of advice in these and related areas experience in drafting and reviewing a range of commercial agreements (including services agreements, documents for tenders, collaborative agreements, funding agreements, confidentiality agreements, and a range of collaborations between public and private sector organisations experience in providing advice on changes and developments in the Australian regulatory environment related to contracts and consumer protections excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate complex legal issues in verbal and written reports, including the ability to develop trusted relationships and operate with tact and professionalism across complex internal and external environments ability to work with a range of different stakeholders both internally and externally a growth mindset and willingness to tackle new challenges and ways of working is essential. Work Rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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 LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 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 Nayomi Siriwardane, Recruitment Operations by email to nayomi.siriwardane@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Applications Close Sunday 19 July 2026 11:59 PM

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Competitive

Posted

7 Jul 2026

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UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

The University of Sydney

Australia, Camperdown

institution

The University of Sydney

Australia, Camperdown


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Salary

$152,045 - $160,430 + 17% superannuation

Posted

7 Jul 2026

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Arts and Humanities

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  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

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  • Business and Management
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  • Education

Engineering

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Law

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Medical and Health

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Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

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  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology