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Study in England Programme Faculty Application

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

Program Description

UMD’s Study in England Program is a multi-faceted study abroad program that celebrates its 33rd year with the 2012-2013 program.

Each year UMD sends up to 50 students, 4 semester faculty, and 1 Director to England. All students take courses offered by UMD professors and courses offered on the University of Worcester campus with other British and International students.

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Faculty Benefits

There are many distinct advantages to participating in the Study in England Program.

• The reward of working closely with students who are learning to make their way in a global world
• A fully furnished flat in the heart of Worcester
• UMD will continue to pay the program faculty’s salary and fringe benefits
• Reimbursement for roundtrip airfare and relocation expenses including the shipment of materials up to $1,500
• Reimbursement for the UK entry clearance documentation
• The faculty's home department is provided with 6-8 credits at their CE rate to cover the cost of a temporary faculty to teach lost courses
• A mobile telephone
• Time for professional development, research, personal growth, and travel
• A Personal pc laptop and office space
• Opportunities to establish collaborative teaching and research efforts with University of Worcester
• Opportunity to teach British and other International students
• Support from the local, on-site Program Coordinator, and up to 2 student workers

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Faculty Responsibilities

• Recruit students to participate in the program and participate in orientations and social gatherings to help prepare and bond the entire group
• Create course descriptions and determine course materials to distribute to students at orientations held spring semester before departure
• Teach two courses (6—8 credits) during the semester appointment
• Participate in approximately four program field trips during the semester appointment
• Assist with the following: arrival or departure orientations, student advisement, social gatherings and the pre-departure banquet
• Support the Program Director

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More Information

• Additional information about the program, the director or faculty positions, and the location of the program may be obtained from The Study in England Programme page, which includes information on the current 2010-2011 program and the 2011-2012 program.

• UMD Study in England Program Coordinator: Anna Affias (aaffias ext. 6673)

• Recent Study in England Programme Directors and Faculty

• The Director/Faculty handbook: which is designed each year for the participating director and faculty. This handbook contains brief history of the program, program contact details, director/faculty responsibilities and more specific information on the program. This is the handbook for 2010-2011 and will be updated for the 2011-2012 spring semester 2011.

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How to Apply

1. A. Complete Application Materials

   1. Faculty Application (Fillable PDF) and the Department Approval Forms should be filled out, printed, signed and turned in to the International Education Office, 138 Kirby Plaza. Note that both your Department Head and Dean must approve and sign the Department Approval Form.
   2. In a 1-2 page typed proposal, discuss your interest in participating in the 2012-13 Study in England Programme. Faculty applications should indicate the strengths and experience you will bring to the program, including your experience and commitment to international education; and detail your reasons for seeking a faculty position.
   3. Details of 3-4 courses (3-4 credits each) that you propose to teach while in England. Note that only two will actually be taught. Courses should, in some way, take advantage of the British/European setting and should be courses that will attract students to the program. Preferred courses will fulfill Liberal Education Requirements and please indicate the categories in your application. Courses can also be a mix of lower and upper division courses. Courses proposed at the 3000 level should not have prerequisites.
   4. A copy of your curriculum vitae
   5. Copies of 3-5 teaching evaluations
   6. The names and email addresses of 3 references who can comment on your qualifications to teach on the program

   B. Deliver Application Materials

   1. Turn in the entire packet to Anna Affias in the International Education Office, 138 Kirby Plaza by 4:30 pm on Friday, April 15, 2011.

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Forms & Downloads

Faculty Application Checklist	[PDF]
Faculty Application	[PDF]
Department Approval Form	[PDF]
List of Previous Faculty	[PDF]

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