US Faculty Development Opportunities

Visiting Faculty at DIS

DIS is able to provide several faculty development opportunities for our US colleagues. Working together also benefits our own faculty, who enjoy international collaboration and ongoing development of their own.
US faculty from DIS Partner Institutions are invited to apply to teach a upper division 3-credit course for a semester, year (e.g., during a sabbatical) or summer session at DIS in Copenhagen.
Application Form for visiting faculty.

Course Proposals

The proposed course should complement the existing DIS curriculum and be adapted to take advantage of local/regional resources. Faculty should submit proposals at least one year in advance and earlier if possible for consideration/review by the “Lærernes Forretningsudvalg” (Faculty Executive Committee). Potential faculty should visit DIS to meet the appropriate staff and faculty so proper arrangements can be made for teaching and living in Copenhagen.

Proposals should include:

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of Interest (including teaching philosophy & methods)
• Proposed Course Description & Syllabi Draft  including course prerequisites, what majors would be interested in the course  & key readings
• Reasons for your interest 
• Year/semester you are interested in teaching at DIS 
• Experience with international education and teaching students abroad
• How the subject matter of your course relates to Denmark , Europe, as well as comparative and cross-cultural elements central to study abroad 
• Possibility of bringing some of your own students 
• Your learning philosophy and methods 
• Two professional references (Preferably a departmental reference and education abroad administrator if possible)

Remuneration and Benefits 

• Compensation of the same amount paid to a Danish faculty for teaching a 3-credit course and associated course activities. (This amount will be transferred to you at the start of the semester).  
• Reimbursement of roundtrip economy airfare to/from Copenhagen.   
• DIS will  provide stipend to provide support for housing costs.
• DIS will provide professional & social opportunities to interact/exchange ideas with Danish faculty and staff during the semester.
• DIS will cover the costs associated with participation in the course integrated study tour. Participation in the study tour for your family member(s) (if applicable) will be at a subsidized fee. 
• The visiting faculty and accompanying family member(s) will be invited to participate in a weekend tour and a day trip at no cost. An overview of the possibilities will be provided before arrival in Copenhagen.

DIS will assist in establishing a professional network and in researching housing and other practical matters.

For more information about partnership programs and visiting faculty positions, contact Julie Scott, Director of Institutional Relations js@dis.dk.
See list of recent visiting faculty to DIS (attachment)
Customized Partnership Programs