Change students’ lives. Teach abroad.
When you apply to teach abroad with FSU International Programs, you will be joining a top-ranked program and have the opportunity to change the lives of FSU students as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
This incredible experience allows you to immerse yourself in another culture, engage your students in hands-on learning experiences, and gain personal and professional rewards from your time abroad.
Applications to teach abroad are typically open between mid-November and mid-January each year. You will receive access to the IP Faculty Portal when you are admitted to teach abroad.
Applications will open in November 2026. Check back then to apply on this page.
Teaching Abroad Opportunities at FSU
International Programs offers broad curriculum study abroad programs at FSU’s four study abroad centers in: London, England; Florence, Italy; Valencia, Spain; and Panama City, Panama. You can apply to teach for a summer or spring break term on one of these locations’ broad curriculum programs.
There are also focused curriculum programs at these four locations and in other locations around the globe. These programs are available mostly over the summer, with a few over spring break. When you teach on one of these programs, you will have more responsibilities as a program leader.
To learn more about FSU’s study abroad centers, click the buttons below.
FSU Florence FSU London FSU Valencia FSU Panama
Benefits of Teaching Abroad
Foster relationships with students in small class sizes
Experience the host city as you teach using local context & history
Play a key role
in expanding students’ horizons & world view
Receive teaching stipend, housing, airfare, and more
Take part in FSU’s
efforts to expand international education
Potential opportunities to enhance research goals while abroad
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"Watching students grow in confidence, empathy, and curiosity through these experiences is incredibly rewarding. These programs not only transform students academically and professionally, but personally as well. I am grateful to be part of experiences that foster connection, reflection, and a broader understanding of the world.”
Jane Dwyer Lee,
Non-Study Center Program Leader -
"As a faculty member, there is nothing like teaching abroad – engaging students outside of my school with a perspective, literally and figuratively, of the human experience in an international setting. FSU’s International Programs has an incredible array of resources and support extending from main campus to all of the study centers."
Jim Dawkins,
Study Center Program Leader -
"Teaching abroad with FSU IP comes down to three words for me: embrace, empathize, execute. Watching students from different backgrounds and cultures go beyond the classroom: speaking the local language, sharing meals, cooking together, and truly embody hospitality as a virtue unlike anything else. That transformation is why I do this."
Tarik Dogru,
Study Center Faculty Member
Application Information
The application to teach abroad for Spring Break 2027 and Summer 2027 study abroad programs is now closed. The online faculty application for teaching abroad is typically open between mid-November and mid-January each year.
It is important to review the Teaching Abroad Responsibilities Guide before applying to understand the expectations and responsibilities involved with teaching on an FSU study abroad program.
When you apply to teach abroad with FSU International Programs, you’ll be required to apply using your FSU ID. If you already have an FSU ID, you can authenticate using your regular username and password. If you are a non-FSU applicant without an FSU ID, you can request one. You will need to do this in order to apply. If you cannot remember your FSU ID or are having issues registering for one, contact the FSU Help Desk at IT-Help@fsu.edu or call 850.644.4357.
All applications to teach abroad go through a review process. Approval of your applications is not a guarantee. Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by FSU faculty.
New Program Leader Applications
If you are interested in proposing a new faculty-led program you must meet with International Programs by December 1, 2026 before submitting an application (regardless of proposed program location). During this intro meeting, you will meet with the FSU IP program management team to review FSU IP policies, procedures, timelines, and other considerations for new programs. You will be expected to attend this meeting prepared with a general outline of your proposed program (including location, academics, and other ideas).
If you wish to propose a program in a non-study center location, additional independent research, preparation, and materials are required. For more information, please reach out to IP's program management team at IP-Faculty@fsu.edu.
Resources & Expectations
Policies & Requirements
You will be expected to review all relevant information packets below before you teach abroad. These info packets outline requirements, policies, and expectations for teaching abroad faculty.
If you are selected to be a study abroad program leader, you may have additional responsibilities for pastoral care and safety. These guides will help you learn more about those requirements as well as information about legal issues, communication policies, safety & security policies, and conduct issues. More information will be provided to you before you lead the program.
Teaching Abroad Responsibilities Guide Student Study Abroad Application Process Info Study Center Policy Guide Non-Study Center Policy Guide Other Faculty Resources
Faculty Pre-Departure Information Packets
You'll receive a pre-departure information packet in the semester prior to your departure. It will include logistical information about airfare, shipping, housing, guests, safety information, academic policies, and more.
Orientation
Study Center
All appointed study center faculty members and program leaders are required to attend a MANDATORY pre-departure orientation. Pre-departure orientations are conducted virtually and hosted by IP Tallahassee and Study Center staff.
Non-Study Center
All appointed non-study center faculty members and program leaders are required to attend MANDATORY pre-departure orientation session(s), regardless of location or prior experience leading programs. These orientations are designed to help faculty and program leaders prepare for their responsibilities abroad and will cover important topics such as health and safety, policies and procedures, emergency response and reporting, insurance coverage, and available resources and support.
Passports & Visas
You must possess a valid passport for international travel. Passport validity, visa, and entry requirements can vary depending on nationality, program location, and other factors.
The IP immigration team can help advise on immigration requirements; however, faculty members and program leaders are responsible for independently obtaining any required visas and covering associated fees, if applicable.
Please refer to your Pre-Departure Packet for information and guidance regarding visa and entry requirements, and contact IP-Visas@fsu.edu with any questions.
Visa & Immigration Info Get a Passport
Insurance Information
Faculty members and program leaders appointed to teach abroad will receive international medical and evacuation insurance coverage through IP’s contracted insurance and assistance providers. For more information regarding insurance coverage please visit the Health & Safety webpage.
Information regarding insurance coverage for guests can be found in the linked documents in the policies & requirements section.
The resources below will direct you to International Programs Health & Safety webpage. While some content may be specific to students, many of the policies and resources also apply to faculty members and program leaders. For staff-specific policies and resources, please refer to the linked documents in the policies & requirements section.
Health & Safety Info Travel Resources University Policies & Resources
Frequently Asked Questions: New Applicants
First, review the locations where IP already offers programs. It is important to consider the time of summer in which you’d prefer to teach and any FSU courses you already teach that you could teach abroad. Be sure to speak with your department chair and/or supervisor when you start thinking about teaching abroad and before you submit your application. Do additional research on the type of program you wish to apply for and the associated responsibilities. When you’ve done all that, you can apply on this page when applications open.
If you are applying to teach at a study center location (London, Florence, Valencia, Panama City):
- Think about which location aligns with your course subject and current/potential research opportunities in that location. Reflect on how your proposed course(s) will use the city as the classroom for course excursions, guest lectures, and cultural immersion.
- The session in which you go abroad (time of summer) will depend on your availability. As you decide on a session, consider your AOR if you are a 9-month or 12-month faculty member as well as if you plan to bring any guests with you for some or all of the program duration.
If you are applying to teach as a program leader at a non-study center location:
- You should select a location where you have spent a significant length of time, and the location aligns with the program’s specific area of study. Ideally, you should be knowledgeable with navigating the host-city, culture, and language, and/or may rely on the support of an IP–vetted third-party provider.
- Factors such as main-campus summer sessions, travel distance to location, academic contact hour requirements, tourist seasons, and your availability should be considered when proposing program dates.
If you're applying to teach on a broad curriculum program:
- You are required to propose at least two undergraduate courses that you regularly teach at FSU, or courses affiliated with your home department which you are credentialed to teach. We encourage you to provide alternate courses you are credentialed to teach to provide additional course options for the review committees.
Graduate courses are not offered on broad curriculum programs. Ideally, we are looking for courses that any major/minor/level of student can enroll in. We recommend proposing courses that fulfill a CoreFSU designation. Additionally, if you have submitted a new course in Coursedog, you might be able to teach it abroad; if this is the case, please note this in your application.
If you’re applying to teach on a focused curriculum program:
- Your proposed courses should align with the program’s specific area of study and location. Reflect on how your proposed course(s) will use the city as the classroom for course excursions, guest lectures, and cultural immersion.
Since you will be applying for a summer program about 18 months in advance, the exact dates won’t be published yet. However, you can get an idea of when sessions take place on the currently published broad curriculum summer program webpages. Depending on the type of program, all faculty are typically expected to arrive in the program city at least one day ahead of the program's start date (the date on which the students arrive).
After the application deadline in late January, there are several rounds of committee reviews throughout the spring and summer semesters. You can expect to hear back regarding the status of your application as early as mid-summer, but you may receive feedback or follow-up questions from an IP staff member in an earlier review stage. All applicants can expect to receive an update by the fall semester. If you are selected, you will be appointed in the fall before the summer term in which you will be going abroad to teach.
After the application deadline in late January, there are several rounds of committee reviews throughout the spring semester. You can expect to hear back regarding the status of your application by late-spring, but you may receive feedback or follow-up questions from an IP staff member in an earlier review stage. If approved, you will be assigned to an IP program coordinator and begin program development in May/June before the spring break/summer term in which you will be going abroad to teach. Depending on the location and complexity of a program, your program may be approved but require additional time to develop.
There are multiple roles available to instructors teaching abroad with IP based on the location and type of program. Each role has different levels of responsibilities:
- Faculty who teach at a study center on a broad curriculum program may teach a broad range of undergraduate courses with full support from on-site staff.
- Faculty leading a focused curriculum program in any location are considered program leaders and have more involvement with program development, marketing and recruitment, and on-site logistics alongside the on-site staff.
- Program leaders who lead a program at a non-study center location have additional responsibilities including pastoral care and logistic duties as the primary staff for student support and program operations.
To learn more about the different roles and what you may be responsible for, review the Teaching Abroad Responsible Guide and Policy Guides above.
If you are interested in leading a focused curriculum (faculty-led) program, first determine the location, program length of time, and academic focus you’d wish to apply for. All new focused curriculum program applicants (no matter their location) must have a meeting with International Programs before applying. The purpose of this introductory meeting is to review IP policies, procedures, timelines, role responsibilities, and other considerations for new programs. New program leader applicants are expected to attend this meeting prepared with a general outline of their program, including location, academics, and other ideas. If you wish to propose a program in a non-study center location, additional independent research, preparation, and materials are required. For more information, please reach out to IP's program management team at IP-Faculty@fsu.edu.
