Join the EAIE Publications Committee

2025–2028 Publications Committee vacancy

The EAIE is seeking one individual to serve on the Publications Committee (PC). The position starts in May 2025 and requires a three-year commitment.

PC role

The role of the Publications Committee is to advance the EAIE’s mission and vision by ensuring the EAIE’s portfolio of publications meets the needs of EAIE members through the delivery of timely, relevant and high-quality publications that reflect the full breadth of the field of internationalisation according to the EAIE's taxonomy.

The Committee consists of the Chair and four EAIE members.

PC responsibilities

Responsibilities include ensuring the portfolio covers a full range of relevant topics, monitoring quality, and encouraging innovative contributions from authors and subject matter experts worldwide. The role involves collaborating closely with the EAIE’s Thematic Committees to identify publication themes, source contributors, develop publication products and align the portfolio with EAIE's strategic objectives in partnership with the EAIE Office and other Functional Committees.

Expected PC outputs:

A timely, relevant and compelling set of themes for each issue of the EAIE member magazine, Forum
Three well-balanced, high-quality issues of Forum magazine per year, published on time per season (Spring, Summer, Winter)
Several Pathways to practice publications, developed in collaboration with the Professional Development Committee and the EAIE office

Position in the Association

The Publications Committee reports to the Board. Its members work closely with EAIE Office staff and groups within the Association responsible for content creation.

Your professional experience and skills

All potential PC members should have editorial experience and demonstrated knowledge of international higher education that can be used to contribute to the content of the Association’s publications.

In addition, the Committee is seeking experience in the following areas:

Contributing to teams or committees related to content creation
Developing a portfolio of publications on a wide range of topics
Environmental scanning, i.e. Identifying existing knowledge and contributors in the field
Sourcing and collaborating with authors (briefing, managing expectations, etc.)
Evaluating content for quality, relevance and credibility
Engaging audiences and growing readership

Preferred characteristics of a PC member

Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Assessing contributions requires critical thinking and the capacity to assimilate information quickly, reach balanced conclusions and articulate recommendations.

Commitment
The role requires preparing for, attending and actively participating in all scheduled PC meetings (an average of two in-person meetings per year in Amsterdam and two to four online meetings), as well as ad-hoc online meetings and e-mail exchanges. Individual members will also be given specific tasks between meetings and then be asked to report back. This includes liaising with two Thematic Committees assigned to each PC member.

Understanding of teamwork
Many people contribute their efforts toward realising the Association’s goals and objectives – no one does it alone. Well-developed interpersonal and intercultural communication skills are an essential element of effective teamwork within the EAIE.

Sound judgment and integrity
Assuring high-quality training activities requires the ability to subordinate special interests for the greater good of the Association, examine issues impartially, and clearly communicate committee decisions.

Other desired attributes include:

Pro-active personality and work ethicEnthusiastic with a positive mindset
A strong, collaborative attitude
Possession of a global network of contacts
Strong oral and written communication skills in English

Benefits

Shaping the EAIE publications portfolio to enable the sector and demonstrate the impact of international higher education
Contributing to the Association by enhancing content development
Becoming part of a European network of higher education professionals
Being exposed to a broad range of perspectives and approaches on a variety of topics
EAIE covers all expenses for travel and accommodation for the in-person Committee meetings and for other activities where the presence of a Committee member is required
Receive a reduced Volunteer fee for the Annual Conference

Criteria

To be appointed as a member of the PC, the individual must meet the following criteria:

Is currently an EAIE member
Does not currently serve in an elected or appointed position within the EAIE
A member may be re-appointed to the PC for a second term of three years

All EAIE members are welcome to apply, with candidates from Eastern and Southern Europe particularly encouraged to apply to promote a strong geographic diversity on the committee. The shortlist of candidates will be invited for an interview.