Key Print Resources for Teaching Overseas

Key to Resources Compiled and Edited by William Nolting
	must-have resources
	of broad interest
	specialized interest
International teaching jobs in K–12 schools usually require a teaching credential. Jobs in universities often require a PhD. Major K–12 job fairs are held in February (apply in November).

Fulbright Scholar Program: Grants for U.S. Faculty and Professionals. Free information from Council for International Exchange of Scholars: 202-686-7877; www.iie.org/cies. Program offers university-level opportunities for lecturing and research abroad; most positions require doctoral degrees or master’s degrees and/or equivalent professional experience. Application deadlines: May 1 - Jan 1 depending on the program.

The ISS Directory of Overseas Schools. Edited by Gina Parziale. 2005-6 (revised annually). The most comprehensive and up-to-date directory to over 580 overseas American and international K-12 schools that hire certified teachers. For publications and services (including ISS job fairs) contact: ISS: 609-452-0990; iss@iss.edu, www.iss.edu.

Overseas Employment Opportunities for Educators (Department of Defense schools). Free information from Department of Defense Education Activity, 703-588-3983; www.dodea.edu. Apply online for K-12 employment opportunities in over 200 schools worldwide serving U.S. military bases. Minimum academic requirement is a B.A. or B.S. with at least 18 hours of education courses.

Overseas Placement Service for Educators, Univ. of Northern Iowa (UNI). To order registration materials for the oldest and one of the largest (over 100 schools) U.S. international recruiting fairs for K-12 teachers, contactUNI Overseas Placement Service for Educators, 319-273-2083; www.uni.edu/placement/overseas.

William Nolting is an International Center Assistant Director, Education Abroad of the University of Michigan and former Work Abroad and International Educational Editor for Transitions Abroad.




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