Today is the Extended Application Deadline to Teach Abroad in Summer 2026 with the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)!

Announced on: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Faculty from Chico State have the unique opportunity to support study abroad and internationalize our campus by teaching abroad with the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) as a Visiting Professor (VP).

USAC VPs establish contacts with colleagues around the globe, enhance their language acquisition, strengthen and support international education on our campus, diversify course curriculum, and develop connections for research while abroad.

USAC is seeking faculty for Summer 2026 to fill 4 Visiting Professor positions in select program sites abroad.

Deadline to apply is June 25th, 2025. Selected applicants will be notified immediately after the deadline.

USAC is soliciting applications from faculty to teach specific, pre-determined courses in select locations, listed below.

Please spread the word to faculty who would be able and interested to teach any of the following courses:

· Lyon, France – Summer Session 1 (June) - French Art and Architecture I: Classical to Beaux Art, (ART, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English)

· Lyon, France – Summer Session 2 (July) - Francophone Women Writers (FREN/WMST, 400-level, 3 credits, taught in French)

· Torino, Italy – Summer Session 1 (June) - International Strategic Management (BUS/MGMT, 400-level, 3 credits taught in English)

· Verona, Italy – Summer Session 2 (July) - Digital Marketing (BUS/MKTG, 300-level, 3 credits, taught in English)

Additional information about eligibility requirements, key qualifications, timeline, locations available, terms, expectations and the application itself can be found within the USAC application: 2026 USAC Visiting Professor Application (Bonus Round)

SNAPSHOT DETAILS from USAC:

· 4 Visiting Professor (VP) openings still available for Summer 2026

· Sites already selected (see above)

· Specific courses already selected

· $6,000 stipend

· CISI health insurance included

· 5 student enrollment minimum

· Courses taught in English (unless otherwise noted)

Spots are limited so apply early if you are sincerely interested. Please share out with colleagues who may also be interested in applying, or who teach in the disciplines listed in the call.

Questions about the application or USAC program sites can be directed to Dr. Jennifer Gruber, Associate Vice President of International Education and Global Engagement at jlgruber@csuchico.edu or Kenya Chavez, Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator, at kchavez6@csuchico.edu.