Global Engagement
Faculty and staff global opportunities
The International Programs Office strives to enrich opportunities for CSUMB's faculty and staff mobility as part of professional development at partner universities worldwide.
These opportunities include teaching, research, workshops, Fulbright, and/or other international fellowships.
Not only does the International Programs Office offers support and guidance for faculty and staff through the process, but the office aids in identifying resources and funding available to support initiatives and research in non-U.S. settings.
If you're interested, please review the Exports Control Manual.
Possible opportunities:
Germany
HfWU Nuertingen-Geislingen University - Visiting Professorship Program
Thanks to a generous donation by the Educational Foundation of Kreissparkasse (KSK) Esslingen-Nürtingen for Esslingen County, Nuertingen-Geislingen University will be able to offer a Visiting Professorship to our partner universities.
The program started in the winter semester 2013/2014 and will be running for 10 years. For more information, please contact Carola Staib.
CSU IP Resident Director - Italy
Each year, the CSU International Programs recruits faculty to serve as Resident Director for its program at the University of Florence and Accademia di Belle Arti Firenze. This position represents one of the best chances within the CSU to work and live for a year in Italy. For further information and how to apply, visit the CSU IP Resident Director Opportunities page.
CSU IP International Faculty Seminar
The CSU IP International Faculty Seminars sponsored by the California State University through the Academic Council on International Programs (ACIP) are designed to provide international experiences for faculty of diverse disciplines from all CSU campuses. The mission of the CSU International Programs (CSU IP), a system-wide unit operating from within the CSU Chancellor's Office in Long Beach, is to develop intercultural communication skills and international understanding among CSU students and faculty. For further details and how to apply visit the International Faculty Seminar page.
Fulbright U.S. scholar programs
The Fulbright U.S. scholar program offers nearly 470 teaching, research or combination teaching/research awards in over 125 countries. Opportunities are available fo college and university faculty and administrators as well as for professionals, artists, journalists, scientists, lawyers, independent scholars and many others. In addition to several new program models designed to meet the changing needs of U.S. academics and professionals, Fulbright is offering more opportunities for flexible, multi-country grants.
The application deadline for most awards is Mid-September
Explore awards using Fulbright's catalog of awards.
DAAD - Visiting Professorship (Germany)
This program serves to strengthen the internationalization of the educational experience for scholars, host institutions, and students by welcoming educators from North America to university campuses in Germany for guest lectureships. The advent of international degree programs, as well as the distinguished traditional curricula at German universities, Fachhochschulen, and arts colleges, provide myriad opportunities for professors from the United States to contribute their topical expertise and teaching methods.
Faculty and staff experiences
Curious about the global opportunities CSUMB staff and faculty have taken advantage of? Read their stories below!
- Antonio Gallardo - Research Stay Exchange - University of Leon 2019 (León, Spain)
- Dr. Rafael Gomez - La Salle Summer Academy 2018 (Bogotá, Colombia)
- Dr. Juan José Gutierrez - Faculty-led Program in León 2018 (Province of León, Spain)
- Julio Castro - Training Week at Universidad del País Vasco 2018 (Basque Region, Spain)
- Dr. Roberta Atzori - Ecotourism Adventure in Costa Rica 2017 (San José, Costa Rica)