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ACM has the following open positions: 
Inaugural Dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences
Student Life Assistant
Administrative Intern

INAUGURAL DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES

Location: This is an in-person position based at ACM's main campus in Aix-en-Provence, France

Reports to: Provost

Position Type: Full-time

Beginning Date: August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

About the School
The School of Humanities and Sciences (SHS) is ACM’s largest and most academically diverse division, encompassing the core of the liberal arts curriculum and a broad range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary programs. SHS includes fields such as Anthropology, Arabic, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Education, English, Environmental Studies, History, Italian Studies, Literature, Mediterranean Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, and Wine & Gastronomy Studies.

The School plays a foundational role in delivering general education courses and houses several undergraduate majors as well as two graduate programs: the MA in Media Studies and the MA in International Education Administration. Faculty are deeply engaged in experiential pedagogy, intercultural inquiry, and a distinctive model of place-based learning shaped by ACM’s location in the heart of the Mediterranean region. SHS is also home to the Mediterranean Studies major, identified as a strategic priority for growth and innovation.

Position Description
The American College of the Mediterranean (ACM) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences. This newly created role reflects the College’s continued growth and its strategic commitment to liberal arts education rooted in a Mediterranean context. The Dean will serve as the academic and administrative leader of the School, working closely with faculty, the Provost, and institutional leadership to advance innovative teaching, cross-disciplinary scholarship, and student-centered learning.

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a School whose mission aligns closely with ACM’s institutional identity and academic vision. The new Dean will be charged with:
  • Providing academic and strategic leadership to SHS faculty and programs
  • Supporting faculty development and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Strengthening the Mediterranean Studies major and integrating it more deeply across the curriculum
  • Contributing to academic planning, student learning outcomes, and global partnerships
  • Supporting enrollment and student retention through high-quality, mission-aligned programming
The Dean will report to the Provost and serve on the Deans’ Council. As a teacher-scholar institution, ACM expects all faculty—including deans—to remain engaged in teaching and academic life. This role includes the opportunity to mentor faculty scholarship and student research.

Qualifications
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
  • A record of scholarly achievement appropriate to appointment at the senior level (tenured or tenurable track)
  • Successful academic leadership experience (e.g. as department chair, program director, associate dean)
  • A commitment to liberal arts education and global learning
  • Experience developing or leading interdisciplinary programs
  • Demonstrated interest or expertise in the Mediterranean region, broadly defined
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to hakima.thomas@iau.edu by November 1, 2025. Candidates must be authorized to work in France or be eligible to obtain such authorization. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.


STUDENT LIFE ASSISTANT

Location: This is an in-person position based at our main campus in Aix-en-Provence, France

Position Description
The Student Life Assistant supports ACM students and contributes to programming to provide students with an excellent experience in Aix-en-Provence. The position involves tasks such as arranging student housing (with local host families or in student residence apartments), providing support to students for their daily lives in France, and organizing student cultural activities.

Experience: 
Minimum of 2 years experience in a related setting; familiarity with the U.S. university
system preferred; experience living and/or studying abroad; knowledge of American and French
language and culture essential.

Education:
Licence, B.A. or equivalent, Master's preferred

Language Requirement:
English-language proficiency (B2/C1) and B2-level French required

Responsibilities:

Student Services
• Serve as the main point of contact for students, providing information and resources
• Interact daily with and respond in a timely manner to student and student-related requests
• Assist with student arrival and present orientation sessions
• Help students in the practical aspects of their daily life: telephone, bus passes, doctor visits,
etc.
• Prepare and update program documentation, maintain excellent records
• Communicate with students and the ACM community on events and activities
• Complete general office duties and other tasks as assigned
• Participate in the after-hours emergency cell phone rotation

Student Housing
• Assist with student housing for ACM and IAU students in homestays, residences (SRAs),
and ACM apartments
• Contribute to increasing and renewing housing options for students
• Complete housing placement process and follow up with students during their program
• Resolve student concerns in program housing

Cultural programming and activities
• Develop and implement cultural programming for ACM students
• Organize and execute program activities, including student excursions
• Serve as a resource for students to engage with local culture through activities
Participate, encourage and assist students in cultural integration during their program

Qualifications:
• Positive and professional attitude
• Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Enthusiasm for working with university students from diverse backgrounds
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team
• Occasional evenings and weekends, as necessary
• Computer literacy including Microsoft, Educational software systems, Canva, etc. as well as
able to work on various systems
• Candidates must be authorized to work in France at the time of application

Status: 
Full-time, 35 hours/week, CDI after initial 6-month CDD contract

Compensation
Salary range 26,000 – 28,000€

Application Deadline
October 15, 2025

How to apply
Send CV (with the contact information for two professional references) and a cover letter in French and English to Hakima.Thomas@iau.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.



ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN - U.S. OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

Location: This is an in-person postion based in the U.S. Office of Admissions in San Diego, CA

Position Description 
This is a great opportunity for students to gain work experience in an international education environment. The position offers the opportunity for interns to develop valuable skills in professional correspondence, data management/file organization (physical and digital), data reporting, website editing and development, and more. An Administrative Intern can expect to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented, and goal-driven work environment while playing an integral role in the daily administrative needs of each area of the U.S. Office of Admissions and Alumni Affairs, including admissions, custom programs, marketing, academic affairs, custom programs, and alumni affairs. A successful candidate is highly motivated, self-driven, detail-oriented, and reliable. As part of this position, the Administrative Intern will be assigned to conduct a variety of ongoing tasks and projects including but not limited to the following:  
  • Handling office tasks, such as managing office mail and digital documents, document scanning, transcribing minutes from meetings, setting up for meetings, and reordering supplies.  
  • Support all ACM divisions including, but not limited to, admissions (study abroad and degree), marketing (including social media), alumni affairs, finance, academic affairs, student affairs
  • Answering phone and email inquiries in order to route them to the appropriate party. 
  • Using ACM’s proprietary databases and data management systems to generate reports, create and edit presentations, perform course programming for each term, activate registration/applications for each term, and conduct research. 
  • Greet and assist visitors. 
  • Complete tasks related to academic affairs, including support with catalogue revisions/review and syllabi management 
  • Maintain polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail. 
  • Anticipate the needs of others in order to ensure their seamless and positive experience. 
  • Perform data entry/upload and data organization tasks using various web-based platforms/databases (while handling sensitive and/or confidential information) in order to support the study abroad and degree-seeking advising teams in their day-to-day responsibilities.  
  • Processing, downloading, scanning and filing the office mail. 
  • Auditing and updating the ACM and IAU websites and outward-facing marketing materials/sites to ensure accuracy of information and make needed enhancements. 
  • Reviewing and updating ACM’s internship placement lists in graphic design software (i.e. Canva) as needed based on placement opportunities. 
  • Support the ACM team in various day-to-day advising tasks. 
  • Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessitated by business needs.
Qualifications & Requirements
  • Must be able to work 10-15 hours per week on site in ACM San Diego Office 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other MS Office software.  
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to meticulous record-keeping.  
  • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.  
  • Self-starter with the capability to work independently and take initiative.  
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.  
  • Reliable internet connection and access to necessary software/tools for remote work when needed. 
  • Friendly, welcoming, detail-oriented, collaborative, and highly organized 
  • Candidates must show an interest in international education (E.g. International Affairs, Study Abroad, Educational Travel) 
  • Ideally, have participated in a study abroad experience, preferably with ACM.   
Desirable Qualifications (Not Required)  
  • Previous experience in an academic setting or a related field. 
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to extract insights from data. 
  • Familiarity with academic software or learning management systems. 
  • Previous experience with curriculum and assessment support 
  • A passion for international education and cultural exchange. 
  • Language Skills: Ability to read and understand French and/or Spanish is a plus but not mandatory. 

Start Date: As soon as possible

Hours per week: 10-15 

Compensation
$18 per hour. This is a part-time, non-benefits, non-exempt position. 
How to Apply
Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and two references to enroll@iau.edu.

ACM’s U.S. Office will provide you with the necessary training and resources to accomplish the tasks.  

ACM’s U.S. Office is open from 8:30am – 5pm PT, Monday – Friday. This position will be on-site at ACM’s Mission Valley office location in San Diego.

Interested in teaching at ACM for a semester or academic year?

ACM is always seeking talented university faculty able to work in France or Spain and teach in English. Please contact Provost Garett Heysel to learn more.
The American College of the Mediterranean is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please see our complete non-discrimination statement.


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