SOAS University of London is a leading institution in Europe for the study of Asia, Africa, and the Near and Middle East. With a new strategic plan in place, the university aims to reimagine higher education globally by focusing on student responsiveness and research intensity. The university is also working towards a new model of international partnerships that addresses the transnational nature of global challenges.

The Global Partnerships department at SOAS supports the implementation of the university’s global partnerships strategy. The team, which reports to the Director, is responsible for developing equitable partnerships with institutions in the Global South. These partnerships aim to enhance teaching, research, and the overall academic experience for students through collaboration with overseas institutions.

The role in the Global Partnerships department is crucial in supporting strategic academic collaborations with global partners. The role entails managing existing partnerships and developing new ones. The postholder will work closely with academic colleagues to ensure collaboration opportunities and joint provisions with international partners are fully supported at both the departmental and institutional levels. Additionally, close relationships with key Professional Services areas will be established to ensure consistency in curriculum development and quality assurance between SOAS and potential overseas partners. Some travel may be required for this role.

For more information about the role and its criteria, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification on the SOAS website. The application deadline is November 12, 2023, and interviews will be held in the week commencing November 13.

If you have any inquiries or need assistance with the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK for the duration of their employment with SOAS.

SOAS encourages applications from individuals from working-class backgrounds, first-generation higher education students, Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic groups, as well as those who are underrepresented in the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be based on merit and made through a fair and competitive process