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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:
 

Can teach courses in the humanities, social sciences, business, economics, tourism, education, environmental sciences, African studies, and biology

 

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.)

 

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

 

Are flexible regarding international living and working conditions and are willing to enthusiastically experience local culture with their students

 

Are willing to contribute to the host university in addition to teaching the selected courses

 

Who are willing to publicize the opportunity to their students


 

Semester Teaching Compensation:
 

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.

 

USAC provides airfare and assistance in locating housing abroad. 

 

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).

 

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.


 

Summer Teaching Compensation:
 

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.

 

USAC provides airfare and assistance in locating housing abroad.

 

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).

 

 

Deadlines: 
 
February 2nd, 2007 for teaching in summer 2008, fall 2008, or spring 2009.

 
To Learn More About Where, When, & What You Can Teach, and How to Apply:
 
09-10 USAC Teach Abroad Brochure & Application
 
  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 the Study Abroad Office (SAO)?  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 SAO professionals working with you.  Keeping the SAO involved in the design and logistics of your program frees up time for you to focus on course content and delivery.  It also ensures that your FSAP will be handled in a manner consistent with UI policy and national norms.  

  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 a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Manual (pdf).
 
  If you would rather download the manual in smaller pieces for faster download time or if you are referring back to only one specific section, you may also download individual sections (pdf) below:
 
FSAP General Information/Introduction
FSAP Program Planning
FSAP Budget & Promotion
FSAP Forms & Policies
FSAP Health & Safety
FSAP Travel & Culture
FSAP Checklist
 
  If you only need to download specific worksheets or forms, you may click below to download the appropriate document:
 
FSAP Timeline
FSAP Program Provider Bidding Sheet
FSAP Budget Worksheet (blank, for you to fill in with your program details)
FSAP Budget Worksheet sample
FSAP Checklist
 
  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) 885-4075 or by e-mail at abroad@uidaho.edu
 
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