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.
Japan
Nanzan University - Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) Visiting Faculty Program
The Nanzan University Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) Visiting Faculty Program is accepting applications for the 2020-2021 academic year.
In order to strengthen collaborative efforts with its student exchange partner schools, Nanzan University invites from among its partner schools faculty members in the field of Japanese Area Studies to teach at least one class in the CJS and to carry his or her research in exchange for remuneration for courses taught and a modest stipend.
Netherlands
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences - International Days for lecturers and international office staff
The School of Information Technology and Computer Science of The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences welcomes teaching staff and international relations officers from all its partner universities to visit the beautiful city of Amsterdam. Meet with international colleagues, have an opportunity to benchmark different services and practices of participating universities and share views on topics related to your own work.
Radboud International Staff Training Week 2022
Participate in a week full of interesting sessions, lots of networking opportunities, combined with a really nice social programme. Radboud's next Staff Training Week 2022 will take place from 20 June - 24 June. Sessions will be targeted at staff working in recruitment, at International Offices and/or Student Affairs or study advisors, coordinators of international programmes, policy advisors and career advisors.
The participation fee is €395. Radboud University covers the costs for lunches, and four dinners, including a cruise on the pancake boat, and other social activities.
South Korea
Summer Visiting Scholar Program: Kyungpook National University
The Office of International Affairs at KNU invites international faculty to submit course proposals for a 3-week Summer Session: June 23 ~ July 13, 2022.
Summer Visiting Professor: Chonnam National University
CSUMB is invited to nominate up to a total of three (3) applicants for the 2022 CNU International Summer Session.
Accordingly, we hereby invite CSUMB professors under the following terms and conditions to teach at CNU for the summer of 2023:
- Teaching Period: June 23 - July 20, 2023 (The program dates are subject to change.)
- Teaching hours: 45 hours (3 hrs a day 09:00-12:00 or 13:30-16:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday)
- Medium of class: English
- Class setup: Mixture of Korean and international students
- Class size: between 10 to 40 (minimum 10 students)
- Course topic: General courses are preferable to attract more students.
- Qualification: Doctoral degree with three (3) year full-time teaching experience
Financial support
- Honorarium: US$3,000
- Accommodation support: Guest house on campus or 1,000,000 KRW stipend
- Air fare support: US$1,000 for those from Asia and US$2,000 from outside of Asia
In order to apply for this program, please contact Dean John Binkley at jbinkley@csumb.edu before November 30, 2022.
CSU IP Resident Director
Each year the CSU International Programs recruits faculty to serve as Resident Directors (RDs) in a number of its study abroad programs. These positions represent one of the best chances within the CSU to work and live for a year in the following countries: France, Italy and Spain. 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)


