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Teaching abroad is a great way to learn about other cultures and languages. You can also get paid for it, which helps your bank account and lets you save up for your next trip.

To teach in another country, you’ll need some qualifications; most programs require at least a bachelor’s degree in the field they wish to teach. They may also ask for teaching experience or certification from an educational organization like TEFL International or Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults).

Some examples of programs where you could teach include language schools, volunteer organizations like World Teach or Peace Corps Volunteers, private companies like ETS who provide test preparation services around the world (including Africa), non-governmental organizations such as Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) which provides medical care in crisis zones around the globe; international schools operated by governments such as those found throughout Asia & Africa where expatriates send their children during their stay abroad.

Adviser Training

To become an adviser, you must be a faculty or staff member at the University of Minnesota and have at least one year of service. You can apply to become an adviser here.

The application process includes submitting your resume, completing a background check form and attending an orientation session with other new advisers.

Once accepted as an adviser, you’ll receive additional training specific to the role (i.e., how to use our systems). This training lasts about three hours over two sessions within two weeks of applying for the program; it’s free for all new advisers!

Career Integration Campus Partnership Group

The Career Integration Campus Partnership Group (CICPG) is a group of faculty and staff interested in internationalization. Members collaborate on internationalization projects and share information about opportunities for professional development. The CICPG also supports faculty, staff and students who want to pursue an international career.

College and Department Affiliate Programs

You can help out in several ways. Here are some ideas:

Teach a class or seminar for credit.
Advise students on projects, thesis work and other academic pursuits.
Help with an event or program at the college or department level (e.g., chairing a panel discussion).
Mentor students individually by working with them on research projects, internships and career plans; this may also involve meeting regularly to discuss progress toward stated goals for each mentee at regular intervals throughout their time in school/employment at the university (i.e., every semester).

Education Abroad Network

The Education Abroad Network (EAN) provides access to many resources for faculty and staff, including:

International programs. EAN partners with over 200 universities in more than 50 countries, allowing you to connect with other UMN students and faculty members on international campuses.
International partners. If you’re interested in working with an international partner organization, EAN can help find one that aligns with your interests or current research project.
International staff members at UMN who specialize in education abroad issues such as advising students on studying abroad or coordinating events explicitly related to studying abroad, topics such as “Global Citizenship Week” held each year during fall semester break week when many students go home/visit friends/relatives back home so they don’t have classes during this period but still want something fun yet educational happening while they’re away from campus anyway!

On-Site Program Engagement Opportunities

If you’re interested in learning more about international education, several program opportunities are available to faculty and staff at the U of M.

Visit a partner university: We have partnerships with over 100 universities worldwide! If you’d like to visit one of our international partners and see how they operate, our representatives can help coordinate your trip.
Become a mentor for an international student: Our office has many resources available for mentors who want to work with students from abroad, including information about how best to support them during their time here in Minnesota or back home in their home country after graduation.
Conduct research in another country: We host annual conferences where scholars come together from around the globe to discuss their work on topics ranging from political science theory to cultural studies–and everything in between! Some scholars even conduct fieldwork while abroad through these conferences; if this sounds interesting but isn’t quite right yet either way, then check out some upcoming events so we can talk further later

The University of Minnesota provides many opportunities for faculty and staff to engage in international programs

The University of Minnesota supports its faculty and staff who want to teach abroad, engage in international research, or engage in professional development activities.

In addition to the International Programs Office (IPO) providing support for faculty and staff who wish to participate in study abroad programs across the globe, there are many opportunities for you to gain knowledge about other cultures and countries through our program offerings here on campus.