Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology

Department: Global Partnerships Location: Joseph Priestley Building Salary: £44,131 to £51,182 per annum Permanent: Post Type Full Time Release Date: 18 March 2026 Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 08 April 2026 Reference: G126001 We have an exciting opportunity to join the Global Partnerships team at Birmingham City University (BCU). This newly established department reflects the strategic importance of international partnership development to the University’s long-term ambitions. Global Partnerships is responsible for identifying, developing and securing sustainable, high-quality international collaborations that expand BCU’s global reach. With a strong emphasis on transnational education (TNE), the team works closely with School Academic Leads to deliver a coordinated, institution-wide approach to international growth. Led by the Director of Global Partnerships, the team drives the expansion and strengthening of global academic partnerships aligned to the University’s strategic priorities. We are seeking an experienced partnership development professional to drive the growth and diversification of BCU’s international portfolio. As Global Partnerships Development Manager, you will identify, develop and scale new international partnerships that grow programme portfolios, increase student enrolment and deliver sustainable income. You will be accountable for partnership income and recruitment targets, leading the development of financially robust, strategically aligned collaborations in priority global markets. You will manage the full partnership lifecycle, from early market scoping and opportunity development through due diligence, negotiation, business case approval and contract, before handover for delivery. Working closely with academic schools, senior leaders and professional services, you will ensure all opportunities align with the Global Partnerships Strategy and institutional priorities. You will bring substantial experience in developing large-scale international academic or commercial partnerships, with a strong track record of delivering income growth through negotiated agreements. You will hold a degree in a relevant field (or bring equivalent professional experience) and have a strong track record of developing significant international commercial or academic partnerships. You will demonstrate proven experience negotiating complex contractual arrangements and delivering against financial targets, alongside the ability to prepare detailed business cases and robust financial models. You will have a strong understanding of international education markets and partnership models, and experience working collaboratively with academic colleagues and senior stakeholders. Excellent relationship-building, stakeholder engagement and cross-cultural communication skills are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple complex projects effectively within a fast-paced environment. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape and scale BCU’s global footprint, delivering meaningful international growth and long-term strategic value. We offer a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement (40 days including statutory holidays), family‑friendly policies, and state‑of‑the‑art campus facilities. We also operate a hybrid working model (three days on site), allowing staff to balance on‑site engagement with remote working where appropriate. Informal queries regarding this role are very welcome and can be directed to Lucy Stubbs at Lucy.stubbs@bcu.ac.uk. Interviews are planned to take place on the 22nd of April 2026. The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential. Further Details: Job Description

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and 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 every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped 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. You will lead a two-year fixed term research programme examining the effectiveness of World Rugby’s supplements programme for the prevention of anti-doping in international male and female players. You should be an enthusiastic and highly organised individual who will be expected to take a lead role in all aspects of the programme of work, including: study design; logistical management, the day-to-day running and administration of the research project; quantitative and qualitative data collection and interpretation; communicating with World Rugby’s Anti-doping team, and the production of technical reports and manuscripts for publication. The project team includes Dr Sam Moss, Professor Graeme Close, Professor Craig Twist, Dr Martin Littlewood and Dr Rebecca Murphy. 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. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated. LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata). 

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.