Professional Development Opportunitites: Administrative Opportunities

Faculty Fellows Program

An opportunity exists for an appointment as Faculty Fellow in the Office of Academic Research and Sponsored Programs. They are made on a flexible basis, for periods of a few weeks up to a calendar year. Responsibilities vary, but are likely to include external proposal development with the department or college of the Fellow. The appointment is half-time, and replacement dollars are provided to the department to cover teaching assignment replacements. Those interested should monitor the web page and newsletter of OARSP for additional information. Special Assigned Leave with Pay Program

Regular, full-time faculty who have held appointments at the university for a minimum of five years are eligible to apply for leave with pay in order to improve their professional effectiveness as teachers, scholars, and creative artists.

Campus deadline: October 2007
Contact: Department chairperson using instructions in the 2007-2008 Faculty and Professional Personnel Handbook

Assigned Leave

In addition to the Special Assigned Leave with Pay Program deans of colleges, with the approval of the provost, may grant assigned leaves with pay in those cases where salary replacement is unnecessary. Such leaves are granted solely for the benefit of the university.

Contact: Department chairperson using instructions in the 2007-2008 Faculty and Professional Personnel Handbook

Australia Centre Director

A three-semester assignment --druing the two semesters before going to Australia, the director-elect, with the help of the Center for International Programs staff, will be on campus recruiting and planning the logistics for the semester abroad. During the semester in Australia, the director will teach two courses and perform administrative tasks. The director will be paid regular salary for the semester in Australia.

Campus deadline: October 15, 2007; April 15, 2008
For more information check www.bsu.edu/international
Contact: Rinker Center for International Programs
Contact person: James Coffin, ext. 5-5422

International Teaching Positions

Ball State is involved in two consortia, Midwest Consortium for Study Abroad (MCSA) and Kentucky Institute of International Studies (KIIS) which offer teaching opportunities and directorships at a number of sites, including Vienna, Austria, and Macerata, Italy. Duration, salary and benefits vary according to program.

Campus deadline: Application Specific
Contact: Rinker Center for International Programs
Contact person: James Coffin, ext. 5-5422

Fulbright Scholar Program

The Fulbright Scholar Program, the flagship program in international educational exchange, awards to college and university faculty for teaching and/or research in more than 130 countries worldwide.

Fulbright deadline: August 1, 2008
Contact: Rinker Center for International Programs or Department of Telecommunications
Contact person: Dom Caristi, ext. 5-1493

London Centre Director

A three-semester assignment-- during the two semesters before going to London, the director-elect, with the help of the Center for International Programs staff, will be on campus recruiting and planning the logistics for the semester abroad. During the semester in London, the director will teach two courses and perform administrative tasks. The director will be paid regular salary for the semester in London.

Campus deadline: October 15, 2007; April 15, 2008
For more information check www.bsu.edu/international
Contact: Rinker Center for International Programs
Contact person: James Coffin, ext. 5-5422

BSU Visiting Scholar Grant

These funds, with awards up to $3,000, support existing exchange programs by primarily underwriting Ball State faculty travel and room and board monies, as well as supplies and equipment costs, in the preparation and implementation of exchange programs, whether they are short-term or long-term. Foreign Counterparts who visit BSU are also eligible for funding. Any monies awarded to a particular program that are unspent by July 5, after the intended fiscal year, will no longer apply to that program.

Campus deadline: November 14, 2007
Contact: Rinker Center for International Programs
Contact person: James Coffin, ext. 5-5422

ETEN Visiting Scholar Fellowship

Ball State is a member of a consortium known as the European Teacher Education Network (ETEN). Ball State faculty can spend ten days to two weeks visiting the campus of a European member of ETEN for the purpose of lecturing and sharing research ideas and findings. Applications for ETEN fellowships are available at the Center for International Programs. Additional information may be obtained from the contacts listed below.

Campus deadline: Open
Contact: Rinker Center for International Programs
Contact person: Jill McKinney, ext. 5-5422, or Melinda Schoenfeldt, 5-8548

Visiting Scholar Exchange Programs

More than twenty exchange programs, which can facilitate opportunities for faculty development, are available.

Campus deadline: Varies with each exchange
Contact: Rinker Center for International Programs
Contact person: James Coffin, ext. 5-5422

For additional information and Visiting Scholar Exchange applications see the Rinker Center for International Programs at www.bsu.edu/international