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Ian Funk

@ianfunk

PhD researcher, educator, and project coordinator with experience in writing, program development, and international operations. Based in Spain.

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a remote role that draws on my strengths in research, writing, education, project coordination, and operations. I bring interdisciplinary experience, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills. I'm interested in meaningful, intellectually engaging work with collaborative teams, opportunities for growth, and the flexibility to work from Spain.

My professional background spans higher education, interdisciplinary research, writing, educational programming, and independent project management. I hold a PhD in English and a background in history and American studies, with extensive experience conducting research, teaching university students, developing course materials, and communicating complex ideas to diverse audiences.

More recently, I've developed and organized independent educational initiatives in Málaga, Spain, including the Málaga Critical Thinking Seminar and Integrative Storytelling: The Six Senses, a collaborative workshop combining storytelling, sensory experience, and wellness. These projects involve program planning, outreach, participant communications, scheduling, and coordination across disciplines.

Earlier in my career, I founded and managed StirSound, an independent electronic music label, coordinating approximately 40–50 releases with international artists and distributors. This experience strengthened my ability to manage overlapping projects, coordinate collaborators, and bring work from concept through completion.

I'm interested in opportunities involving program and project coordination, research, writing, education, content development, and organizational operations. I enjoy work that combines intellectual engagement with practical problem-solving, and I'm particularly drawn to collaborative, internationally oriented organizations.

I'm based in Spain and open to remote employment or contract opportunities with teams around the world.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Lead Facilitator

Current

Málaga Critical Thinking Seminar

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Founded and runs an English-language adult seminar, handling research, program design, venue coordination, enrollment, communications, and payment administration. Selects scholarly readings, develops session materials, and facilitates accessible discussions for a mixed public audience.

Program Design Research Facilitation Communication Skills Scheduling Records Management Outreach Website Management Registration Payment administration

Current

Founder & English-Language Coach

Current

IF Editing & Coaching

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Provides tailored English-language coaching for adult professionals, adapting explanations, exercises, and feedback to individual communication goals. Manages client scheduling, preparation, communications, and administrative workflows for an independent practice.

English Language Coach Communication Skills Scheduling Client Management Administrative Workflows

Current

Co-Founder & Co-Facilitator

Current

Integrative Storytelling: The Six Senses

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Co-designed and co-facilitated a six-session bilingual workshop integrating storytelling with guided sensory and wellness activities. Coordinated session plans, materials, registration, venue logistics, and participant communication across two professional disciplines.

Workshop Design Bilingual Multilingual Facilitation Storytelling Wellness Coordination Logistics Communication Skills

Graduate Instructor, Teaching Assistant & Doctoral Researcher

The George Washington University

Jan 2018 - Dec 2025 (7 years 11 months)

Completed a 400-page interdisciplinary dissertation integrating extensive literary, historical, and cultural research. Designed and taught university courses, supported over 100 students through staged research and writing assignments, and coordinated course calendars, student records, and communications.

Research Writing Teaching Curriculum Design Student Support Communication Skills Records Management Presentation Skills

Adjunct Instructor

American University

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)

Designed and delivered an interdisciplinary sexuality-studies course for over 25 students, including source selection, teaching materials, discussions, assessments, and written feedback.

Course Design Teaching Curriculum Development Assessments Feedback

Graduate Instructor, Teaching Assistant & Graduate Researcher

University of Maryland

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Researched and taught a two-part American Studies survey for over 50 students, developing course materials, evaluating writing, and maintaining academic records and deadlines.

Research Teaching Course Development Writing Evaluation Records Management

Administrative Assistant, Office of the Dean

Northern Virginia Community College

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 11 months)

Supported day-to-day office operations, recordkeeping, data entry, correspondence, and student and faculty inquiries.

Office Administration Record keeping Data Entry Correspondence Customer Service

Founder & Label Manager

StirSound

Jan 2003 - Dec 2008 (5 years 11 months)

Founded and managed an independent electronic-music label, coordinating approximately 40-50 releases with contributors in multiple countries. Oversaw production schedules, artist and distributor communications, licensing, payments, file delivery, metadata, and reporting.

Music Production Project Management Coordination Licensing Payments Metadata Reporting