Faculty and Staff Global Opportunities

Building Connections That Strengthen Global Learning

International partnerships help expand teaching, research and mobility opportunities by connecting our campus with universities and organizations around the world. These collaborations support student exchange, faculty development, curricular innovation and international engagement, opening doors for the campus community to learn, teach and collaborate across borders.

Our global partners support a wide range of academic activities, including exchange and articulation agreements, recruitment services that bring international students to campus, and study abroad collaborations for short-term, semester or year-long experiences. Faculty and staff may also participate in international teaching assignments, research projects, workshops and visiting scholar opportunities.

Opportunity Highlights

These opportunities reflect the wide range of ways our campus community can engage globally through teaching, research and professional exchange.

Visiting Professorships and Scholar Exchanges

Some partner institutions host visiting professorships and scholar exchanges, giving faculty the chance to teach abroad, consult, contribute to academic programs and build connections with global colleagues.

International Faculty Development Programs

Partnerships also support faculty seminars and short-term development programs designed to strengthen teaching and research skills while exploring international topics alongside peers from multiple countries.

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

Fulbright provides hundreds of international teaching and research opportunities each year. Through these partnerships, faculty can pursue multi-month or multi-country awards that contribute to global collaboration and professional growth.

Examples of Programs Supported Through Partnerships

Resident Director Appointment – Italy

Faculty may apply to serve as a Resident Director for academic programs hosted at universities abroad, including Florence and other locations. The role typically includes supporting students, engaging with local institutions and contributing to the academic experience.

International Faculty Seminar

Faculty seminars offer immersive opportunities to explore global issues, engage in professional development and collaborate with educators from different disciplines and countries.

Fulbright Teaching and Research Opportunities

Fulbright awards span more than 125 countries and support teaching, research or a combination of both. These programs allow faculty to develop new scholarship, share expertise and participate in international cultural exchange