International Education Resources for Faculty & Staff

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Opportunities & Resources

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL): Incorporate project-based learning and virtual international exchange into your in-person and online classes.

Events: Explore upcoming campus events related to international education.

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Apply for teaching and/or research opportunities abroad

Many of UAlbany’s partner universities in Asia, Europe and Latin America offer short-term, semester-long and year-round visiting faculty opportunities, as well as teaching and research positions in a range of disciplines.

Some openings include a stipend, housing and/or other benefits. Deadlines depend upon the specific university.

Australia
- University of Wollongong
- University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies
China
- Beijing Foreign Studies University's International Summer Session
France
- Grenoble Alpes University
Japan
- Kansai Gaidai University
- Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
South Korea
- Sungkyunkwan University's International Summer Semester (ISS)
  - Apply for ISS faculty positions.
Various Locations
- Fulbright Scholar Program
  - CIEGS partnered with the Institute of International Education (IIE) in 2024 to host a webinar on the Fulbright Scholar Program.

Request a department or class visit from Education Abroad

Education Abroad is available to visit classes, meet with academic departments and participate in events, upon request.

UAlbany offers study abroad opportunities for students in every major, and we’re always happy to speak with students, instructors and advisors.

Our presentations can be as short as five minutes, and we recommend inviting us earlier in the semester before study abroad deadlines begin to approach.

Invite Education Abroad to visit.

Guidance & Instructions

International Partnerships: Explore UAlbany’s current partnerships with international universities. Propose or renew a partnership.

Visiting Scholar Program: Invite a J-1 Exchange Visitor, such as a visiting professor or researcher, to UAlbany.

Interacting with Foreign Government Representatives: Comply with state rules by reporting any policy-level engagements with foreign government representatives.

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Host an international delegation at UAlbany

Hosting an international delegation at UAlbany involves careful planning and coordination.

The academic department, school, college or other University unit hosting the visit must complete the key steps listed below.

Additional tasks may be required, based on the size and purpose of the delegation, as well as their specific needs and interests.

Initial contact and purpose

Notify CIEGS that you are planning to host an international delegation visit by completing the Notice of International Delegation Form.
Inform your Dean, the Provost’s Office and the President’s Office about the proposed visit, especially if their involvement is crucial. Reach the Provost’s Office at [email protected] and the President’s Office at [email protected].
Consider scheduling based on the availability of key personnel.

Logistics and itinerary

The unit hosting the visit is typically responsible for coordinating the basic logistics and itinerary for the delegation. This includes reserving space on campus and arranging transportation, lodging and catering.

Use these resources to get started:

Reserve classroom space, Campus Center meeting and event spaces and/or Residential Life meeting and event spaces. Access the UAlbany Event Management System.
Read the UAlbany Campus Food Policy and contact Great Dane Hospitality Catering.

CIEGS may offer guidance, arrange campus tours, provide partner and/or country overviews, and participate in meetings to discuss potential partnerships and research opportunities.

Plan University-related international travel

All UAlbany employees must complete these steps before leaving on University-related international trips:

Complete the Application for University-related Business Travel Approval Form. Access the form on the Faculty and Staff International Travel Policy webpage. The form must be signed by your supervisor and, if applicable, must be attached to any travel reimbursement requests.
Register your trip using the UAlbany International Registry at least 30 days before you leave. You will be asked to upload a copy of your completed application form.
Purchase supplemental international insurance. You will receive instructions after completing your travel registration.

Additional steps may be required, depending on the nature of your trip and destination(s). Carefully review these webpages:

Support international students

International students often experience an adjustment period as they acclimate to life in a new country, culture, language and community.

To learn more about UAlbany international students and their experiences on campus, please review these three webpages from International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS):

We also encourage faculty and staff to review these resources, so you can better understand and support UAlbany’s international students:

Cultural Resources

Teaching Resources