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International Teaching Opportunities
Teach abroad for a semester or summer with USAC
Create your own Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program
Teach Abroad with USAC
The University of Idaho, in collaboration with the University Studies Abroad
Consortium (USAC), is pleased to offer international teaching opportunities
to full-time faculty members in good standing for month-long summer or
semester-long programs in Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England,
France, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Mexico, and Spain. If you think you
would like to teach anthropology in Chile, business in Germany,
environmental science in Costa Rica, or if you would be interested in the
many other teaching opportunities, please read more below.
USAC is seeking professors who:
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Can teach courses in the humanities, social sciences, business,
economics, tourism, education, environmental sciences, African studies,
and biology
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Can offer at least one course that specifically relates to the
teaching site, region, or nation, or is clearly international in nature;
language of instruction may be either English or the relevant foreign
language (Spanish, French, etc.)
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Have student evaluation summaries that reflect superior teaching
abilities and written approval from their supervisor, and who will be
returning to the University of Idaho following the term abroad
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Are flexible regarding international living and working conditions and
are willing to enthusiastically experience local culture with their
students
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Are willing to contribute to the host university in addition to
teaching the selected courses
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Who are
willing to publicize the opportunity to their students
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Semester Teaching Compensation:
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On semester-long programs, selected visiting professors will
receive their regular salary and benefits from the University of
Idaho during the semester abroad. Visiting professors usually teach two 3-credit courses during a semester-long program.
Semester-long programs also require the written approval of the
visiting professor's department dean and/or chair.
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USAC provides airfare and assistance in locating housing
abroad.
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Visiting professors may enroll in USAC courses at no cost.
Qualified dependents of faculty may enroll for the cost of the
diversity student fee (a discounted fee) for that program (additional
expenses are the responsibility of the dependent).
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The department of the visiting professor will receive $7,000
from USAC to help defray replacement costs, or the
department may opt for a faculty exchange with a university abroad.
In the latter case, the department will receive $1,000 and a
visiting professor from abroad who is qualified to teach in that
department, determined by the receiving department.
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Summer Teaching Compensation:
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On summer month-long programs, selected visiting professors
usually teach a one-credit course and will receive $1,250.
Faculty can also submit a proposal for a 3-credit course for which
they would be reimbursed $2,500 if the course is approved.
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USAC provides airfare and assistance in locating housing
abroad.
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Visiting Professors may enroll in USAC courses at no cost.
Qualified dependents of faculty may enroll for the cost of the
diversity student fee (a discounted fee) for that program (additional
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On USAC Summer Programs, Visiting Professors will become employees of
the state of Nevada (as stated on page 15 of the Summer Handbook below)
which includes signing an
oath to uphold the
Nevada State
Constitution. Copies of the oath are available from the Study
Abroad Office at your request.
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Deadlines:
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February 2010 for teaching in summer 2011, fall 2011, or spring
2012.
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To Learn More About Where, When, & What You Can
Teach, and How to Apply:
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2011-2012 USAC Teach Abroad Brochure & Application
USAC
Visiting Professor Semester Handbook
USAC Visiting
Professor Summer Handbook
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If you have further questions about faculty teaching opportunities abroad,
please contact the Study Abroad at (208) 885-7870 or
abroad@uidaho.edu.
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Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs
Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs (FSAPs) are an excellent way for
faculty to gain international experience, network with faculty at foreign
institutions, earn additional salary, and learn new things that can help to
internationalize the UI curriculum upon return. While developing an FSAP can be a bit of work, once you’ve done one, the next time around
should be a piece of cake!
Important fact. Did you know
that the Provost’s Office and University Counsel have requested that all
FSAPs be run through International Programs Office? There is a very good
reason for this—in the rare instance that something goes wrong (natural
disaster, political upheaval, student injury, etc.), you have a team of
seasoned professionals working with you. It also ensures that your FSAP will be handled
in a manner consistent with UI policy and national norms.
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Required Forms:
If you're interested in running a UI Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program,
please see the following required forms and information:
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Deadlines: In order to run a successful FSAP you should start
planning at least one year in advance.
Support Option Selection and Program Proposals: June 1
Program Itinerary, Budget/Program Fee, Program Flyer: August
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Faculty-Led Study
Abroad Program Manual
In order to assist faculty with the proper and timely development of FSAP
programs, the Study Abroad Office has developed the following:
Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Manual
(pdf).
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Interested in Doing an FSAP in Canada?
You might be eligible for a grant through the Canadian
government. Check-out the
Faculty Enrichment (Course Development) Program. |
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If you have any trouble downloading the forms or if you have any
questions about the FSAP content, please contact the Study Abroad Office at
(208) 885-7870 or by e-mail at
abroad@uidaho.edu.
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