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USAC Visiting Professors

University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) Visiting Professor Program

Visiting professors are selected from Consortium universities to teach on temporary bases on USAC programs abroad. Faculty often apply to teach in the summer or during a sabbatical. Applications for on of 18 Summer 2024 visiting positions are now being accepted! (See below for Summer 2024 options.)

USAC appoints faculty with the following academic qualifications:
  • Full-time faculty members in good standing at a USAC Affiliate University
  • Have at least a Master’s degree; preferably PhD/EdD or terminal degree
  • Be teaching at their home university the semester prior to their Visiting Professorship with plans to return to teaching at their home university
  • Experience teaching a relevant course in the humanities, social sciences, business, economics, tourism, education, environmental sciences, African studies, or biology (depending on USAC needs)
  • Ability to offer at least one course that specifically relates to the teaching site, region or nation, or is clearly international in nature; the language of instruction may be English or the relevant foreign language (Spanish, French, etc.)
  • Will have student evaluation summaries that reflect superior teaching abilities and written approval from their supervisor
  • Are flexible regarding international living and working conditions and are enthusiastic about experiencing local culture with their students
  • Are willing to contribute to the host university in addition to teaching the selected courses
  • Are willing to publicize the opportunity to study abroad with them
Interested faculty should contact Stacey Shimizu, Assistant Director of the International Center (stshimiz@calpoly.edu).

Summer 2024 Options

USAC has 18 visiting professor openings available for Summer 2024.  Locations and specific courses have been pre-determined by USAC.  All courses are taught in English and require a minimum enrollment of 5 students.

Visiting professors will receive a $5,000 stipend, CISI health insurance, and visa assistance. USAC will provide assistance on identifying housing, but visiting faculty are responsible for the cost of transportation, lodging, meals and incidentals.
 
  • Alicante, Spain – Summer Session 2 (July)– Intercultural Communication in Professional Contexts (ENG/COMM, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English)
  • Bengaluru, India – Summer Session (June)– Gandhi and Peace Studies (HIST/SOC, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English)
  • Bilbao, Spain – Summer Session 2 (July)– Corporate Finance (FIN/BUS, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English)
  • Chiang Mai, Thailand – Summer Session 1 (July)– International Organizational Behavior (BUS/MGMT, 400-level, 3 credits, taught in English)
  • Heredia, Costa Rica – Summer Session 2 (July)– Intercultural Communication (COMM, 400-level, 3 credits, taught in English)
  • La Habana, Cuba – Summer Session (July)– Latin American Social Revolutions (HIST/POLI, 400-level, 3 credits, taught in English)
  • London, England – Summer Session (July)– Social Entrepreneurship (BUS, 400-level, 3 credits, taught in English)
  • Lüneburg, Germany – Summer Session 2 (July)– The European Union: Processes, Dynamics, and Structures (ECON/POLI, 400-level, 3 credits, taught in English)
  • Madrid, Spain – Summer Session 2 (July)– Gender and Communication (COMM, 400-level, 3 credits, taught in English)
  • Montevideo, Uruguay – Summer Session (June)– Government and Politics in Latin America (POLI, 400-level, 3 credits, taught in English)
  • Pau, France – Summer Session 1 (June)– Sustainability in France/Europe (ENV/GEOG/PSC, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English)
  • Prague, Czech Republic – Summer Session 2 (July)– The Holocaust: Twentieth-Century Jewish Studies (HIST/SOC, 400-level, 3 credits, taught in English)
  • Reggio Emilia, Italy – Summer Session 2 (July)– Health and Wellness Communication (HLTH/COMM, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English)
  • San Ramón, Costa Rica – Summer Session 2 (July)– Ecology and Population Biology (BIO/ENVS, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English)
  • Santiago, Chile – Summer Session 2 (July)– Peace, Conflict, and Democracy in Latin America (HIST/POLI, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English)
  • Torino, Italy – Summer Session 2 (July)– International Strategic Management (BUS/MGMT, 400-level, 3 credits, taught in English)
  • Verona, Italy – Summer Session 2 (July)– Marketing Principles (BUS/MKTG, 200-level, 3 credits, taught in English)
  • Viterbo, Italy – Summer Session 1 (June)– Food and Culture (ANTH/NUTR, 400-level, 3 credits, taught in English)
For more detailed information on a specific course, visit https://l.feathr.co/VP-Summer2024-Courses.

To Apply

Interested faculty can access the USAC Visiting Professor application here.  The application deadline is June 1, 2023, and applicants will be notified of their selection by August 2023.