INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICE

Study in England Programme Faculty Application

Programme Description | Programme Benefits | Director Benefits | Faculty Benefits | Director Responsibilities | Faculty Responsibilities | More Information | How to Apply | Forms and Downloads

Programme Description

UMD’s Study in England Programme is a complex, multi-faceted study abroad program that celebrated its 25th year in the fall of 2005. Each year UMD sends about 45 students, 4 semester faculty, and 1 Director to Birmingham, England. There, on the University of Birmingham’s Selly Oak campus, UMD and British/European-taught classes are held. All of our students take classes offered by UMD professors as well as by contract British/European professors who are hired by the Programme. Some students, when scheduling permits, are able to take classes with British and International students at the University of Birmingham.

The Selly Oak campus is located on Weoley Park Road, about one mile south of the flagship University of Birmingham campus, three miles south of Birmingham city center, and a little over a mile from the flats where our UMD faculty live while in residence. The Programme office is conveniently located near library, athletic, and shopping facilities.

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Programme Benefits

Aside from reaping the many rewards that come from working closely with 45 students who are learning to make their way in a global world, there are many distinct advantages to participating in the Study in England Programme.

• You get to live and work in the heart of England – one year for the Director and one semester for the faculty
• You have the opportunity to travel both within the United Kingdom and beyond, both with the students and on your own
• You also may have an opportunity to establish collaborative teaching and research efforts with University of Birmingham faculty.

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Director Benefits

• A three-bedroom, furnished flat at no cost
• A $2,500 relocation allowance
• Visa Entry Clearance cost for Director Only
• A salary augmentation of $5,000
• In addition, the director’s home department is provided with funds to cover the cost of a temporary faculty to teach lost courses
• UMD will continue to pay the Director's salary and fringe benefits

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Faculty Benefits

• A two-bedroom, furnished flat at no cost (accommodates 4 people)
• A $1,500 relocation allowance
• Visa Entry Clearance Cost for Faculty Only
• Their home department will be provided with replacement funds equal to 6 credits at the faculty’s CE base rate
• UMD will continue to pay the Programme faculty’s salary and fringe benefits.

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Director Responsibilities

The Director’s duties, among other things, include:

• Serving as an on-site academic officer to maintain the academic quality and integrity of the Programme
• Teach one course per semester in their area of expertise
• Setting class schedules
• Working with the UMD semester faculty and British faculty
• Advising and counseling SIE students
• Organizing field trips
• Managing Programme budgets and records
• Overseeing curricular development
• Serving as UMD’s liaison with the Birmingham administration
• Helping recruit students to the Programme
• Working with the Birmingham housing coordinator
• Managing the faculty flats

The Director typically teaches one class per semester. If, however, the Director has a partner or spouse who could qualify for a teaching appointment at UMD, then s/he may teach in place of the Director. The Programme Director usually is on-site in Birmingham by August for about a 12-month stay and is actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the Programme.

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Faculty Responsibilities

• Each of the four Programme faculty members teaches two classes (6—8 credits) during the semester appointment, and is actively involved with the students and all aspects of the Programme
• Participate in Programme field trips
• Hold adequate office hours to meet the normal and special needs of students involved in the Programme
• Work with the Programme Director as needed
• Help recruit students during the academic year prior to departure
• Attend a few socials and orientations designed to bond the group and inform students of the academics and requirements of the programme

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More Information

Additional information about the Programme, the Director or faculty positions, and/or Birmingham in general may be obtained from:

The Director/Faculty handbook: which is designed each year for the participating director and faculty. This handbook contains brief history of the programme, programme contact details, director/faculty responsibilities and more specific information on the programme.

UMD Study in England Programme Coordinator: Lyndsey Andersen (ext. 6673)

Members of the Study in England Advisory Committee: Linda Krug (Chair), Kim Roufs, Denny Falk, Al Roline, Pat Dennis, Howard Mooers, Penelope Morton, Linda Miller Cleary and Greg Fox (08-09 Director). You may also want to talk with someone who has previously participated in the Programme. Click here for a list of all faculty participants.

View the Study in England Programme page, which includes information on the current 2008-2009 programme and the 2009-2010 program. Also on this page includes links to student websites and websites related to Birmingham and England.

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How to Apply

1. In a 2-3 page typed proposal, discuss your interest in participating in the 2010-11 Study in England Programme. Director applications should (a) address leadership, administrative and budget experience, (b) indicate the strengths and experience you will bring to the Programme, including your experience and commitment to international education; and (ac) detail your reasons for seeking the Director position. Programme faculty applications should (a) indicate the strengths and experience you will bring to the Programme, including your experience and commitment to international education, and (b) detail your reasons for seeking a faculty position.
2. Additionally, Director and faculty applications should briefly detail a selection of three-to-four 4-credit courses that you propose to teach while in England. These courses should, in some way, reflect the British/European setting; some should be at the 1xxx level and some at the 3xxx level. Courses proposed at the 3xxx level should not have prerequisites. Please indicate if any of the courses proposed are new courses.
3. Attach a copy of your curriculum vitae;
4. Attach several sample teaching evaluations;
5. Attach the names and email addresses of three people who are willing to serve as references and who can comment on your qualifications to either direct the Programme or teach in the Programme;
6. Fill out the Application Cover Sheet. Note that both your department head and dean must sign the form.
7. Turn in the entire packet to Lyndsey Andersen in the International Education Office, 138 Kirby Plaza by Spring 2009 (date yet to be determined)

The selection of the Director and the Programme Faculty will be administered by the Study in England Advisory Committee. Individuals who are selected to participate in the Programme will be asked to promptly indicate their acceptance.

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Forms & Downloads

Faculty Application Cover Sheet The general application form is for all UMD study abroad programs.	[PDF]	[n/a]
SIE Recruitment Proposal Call for faculty proposals	[PDF]	[n/a]
List of Faculty Participants List of all director and faculty participants	[PDF]	[n/a]

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