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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 one of 24 Summer 2025 visiting positions are now being accepted! (See below for Summer 2025 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). You can also contact USAC at visitingprofessors@usac.edu. 

Summer 2025 Options

USAC has 24 visiting professor openings available for Summer 2025.  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 $6,000 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.

USAC is seeking applicants to teach the following courses: 
  • Bengaluru, India – Summer Session (June)– Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship (BUS/SOC, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • Bilbao, Spain – Summer Session 1 (June)– International Marketing (BUS/MKTG, 400-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • Bilbao, Spain – Summer Session 2 (July)– Operations Management (BUS/MGMT, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • Chiang Mai, Thailand – Summer Session 1 (June)– International Organizational Behavior (BUS/MGMT, 400-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • Chiang Mai, Thailand – Summer Session 2 (July)– International Business Management (BUS/MGMT, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • Heredia, Costa Rica – Summer Session 1 (June)– Psychology of Happiness (PSY, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • Heredia, Costa Rica – Summer Session 2 (July)– Sports Nutrition, Exercise, and Performance (KIN/NUTR, 200-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • La Habana, Cuba – Summer Session (July)– Contemporary Women’s Activism (SOC/WMST, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • Lüneburg, Germany – Summer Session 2 (July)– Operations Management (BUS/MGMT 400-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • Lyon, France – Summer Session 2 (July)– Francophone Women Writers (FREN/WMST, 400-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • Madrid, Spain – Summer Session 2 (July)– Economic and Political Institutions of the European Union (ECON/HIST/POLI, 400-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • Montevideo, Uruguay – Summer Session (June)– International Marketing (BUS/MKTG, 400-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • Pau, France – Summer Session 1 (June)– Sustainability in France (ENV/GEOG/PSC, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • Prague, Czech Republic – Summer Session 1 (June)– Marketing Principles (BUS/MKTG, 200-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • Reggio Emilia, Italy – Summer Session 1 (June)– Intro to American Sign Language (ASL) (AM, 100-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 Sebastián, Spain – Summer Session 1 (June)– Food and Culture (ANTH/NUTR, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • San Sebastián, Spain – Summer Session 2 (July)– Psychology of Happiness (PSY, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • Santiago, Chile – Summer Session 1 (June)– Peace, Conflict, and Democracy in Latin America (HIST/POLI, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • Santiago, Chile – Summer Session 2 (July)– International Human Rights (POLI/SOC, 400-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 1 (June)– Food and Beverage Tourism (BUS/FAB, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • Verona, Italy – Summer Session 2 (July)– International Tourism Management (TCA/MGMT, 400-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 
  • Viterbo, Italy – Summer Session 2 (July)– Travel Writing (ENGL, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English) 

To Apply

Interested faculty can access the USAC Visiting Professor application here and interested faculty should contact Stacey Shimizu in the International Center (stshimiz@calpoly.edu).  You can also contact USAC at visitingprofessors@usac.edu. 

The application deadline is June 14, 2024, and applicants will be notified of their selection by August 2024. Please note that applicants are required to submit a statement of approval from both their department head/chair and the Cal Poly International Center at the institution. A sample template for this statement can be found in the call for applicants.