Deadline: 28 December 2018
The U.S. Embassy is currently inviting qualified Zambian nationals to apply for the Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) for Scholars programs.
SUSI Scholars programs are intensive post-graduate level academic programs with integrated study tours whose purpose is to provide foreign university faculty and other scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of American society, culture, and institutions.
This program takes place over the course of six weeks,commencing in June 2018, and aims to strengthen curricula and to improve the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions abroad.
Eligible Candidates
- Mid-career, typically between the ages of 30-50,highly-motivated and experienced professionals from institutions of higher education.
- Must have a graduate degree and have substantial knowledge of the thematic area of the Institute.
- Experienced professional with little or no prior experience in the United States, whose home institution is seeking to introduce aspects of U.S. studies into its curricula, to develop new courses in the subject of the institute, to enhance and update existing courses on the United States, or to offer specialized seminars/workshops for professionals in U.S.studies areas related to the program theme.
- Should be willing and able to fully take part in an intensive post-graduate level academic program and study tour.
- Should demonstrate English language fluency(participants will be expected to handle substantial reading assignments in English and to be full and active participants in all seminar and panel discussions).
- Have firm plans to enhance, update or develop courses and/or educational materials with a U.S. studies focus or component
- Have limited experience in the United States
- Have special interest in the program subject areas as demonstrated through past scholarship, accomplishments, and professional duties.
How to Apply
Submit applications via email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit https://zm.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educational-professional-exchange-programs/