ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½

ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ Ordinary Member – Call for applications

ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ is currently seeking to appoint two Ordinary Members. The initial term of office is three years, but can be renewed for a second term. Ordinary Member is a key position on the Executive Committee and carries full voting rights. The role is voluntary but offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the organisation and strategic direction of a thriving and respected academic association.

We are working to diversify the expertise of our Executive Committee. We therefore particularly welcome applications from candidates with at least 10 years post-PhD experience and a specialist interest in comparative education.

The core responsibilities of the Ordinary Member are:

  • To attend three Executive Committee meetings a year and the ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ AGM during the ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½/UKFIET conferences;
  • To support other committee members in evaluating applications for one or more of the ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ funding opportunities (ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ Thematic Forums, Research Network/Seedcorn grants, Student Fieldwork Grants, Conference Travel Bursaries, and Compare Writing Champions grants).

The benefits of the role include:

  • Excellent networking opportunities within a thriving and dynamic association;
  • The opportunity to conceptualise, develop and run initiatives to promote intellectual work in the field of international and comparative education
  • Meeting and maintaining communication with academics and project / donor staff doing interesting work around the world;
  • Full voting rights on the Executive Committee;
  • ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ is a professional association and so the position can be included on your CV.

The Ordinary Member is expected to have the following skills:

  • To have a demonstrated commitment to furthering the aims and scope of ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½, namely:
    • promote research, policy and development in international and comparative education; and
    • encourage the growth and development of international and comparative studies in education.

How to apply:

To be eligible, you must be a member of ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½. In addition, applicants must either be nominated by a ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ member, or should include the name and contact details of a ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ member who can support the application.

Please provide a 2-page CV and a 500-word explanation of how your experience and skills fit the role description and how you could potentially contribute as an Ordinary Member. Applications must be sent to the ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ Support Officer, ku.ca.eciabobfsctd-91a304@reciffotroppus ²ϊ²βΜύFriday 15th July 2021.

You are also welcome to direct informal enquiries to the ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ Chair, Dr Tejendra Pherali ku.ca.lcuobfsctd-2fdc1d@ilarehp.t

With best wishes,
The ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ Executive Committee