Israeli Teaching Exchange Program
The Israeli Teaching Exchange Program supports academics, with the interest and expertise to teach about modern Israel, to teach at colleges and universities in the United States in multi-year placements. This program provide scholars with the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and build academic networks.
Over the course of each academic year, Teaching Fellows teach at least four full-term, three-credit, in-person undergraduate-level courses as well as organize a minimum of four academic/community events. At least three of the courses and all four of the events must be related to modern Israel. Fellows typically stay at their placement for three years.
Please note that this is a selective program and the Israel Institute does not guarantee placement to those who apply.
Up to 3 years
Recruiting now for placement that begin in academic year 2023–2024.
Grant amounts vary, depending on the arrangement with the host university. Our grants do not pay for college/university administrative costs, fees, overhead, or indirect costs.
The Israeli Teaching Exchange Program is open to Israeli scholars who possess PhDs and strong English skills, can teach a wide variety of classes about modern Israel, and are willing to commit to three-year placements at colleges and universities in the United States. Applicants must have expertise in modern Israel as demonstrated by a dissertation or at least two peer-reviewed publications about modern Israel.
Over the course of each academic year, Teaching Fellows teach at least four full-term, three-credit undergraduate-level courses each year as well as organize a minimum of four academic/community events. At least three of the courses and all four of the events must be related to modern Israel.
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Contact
Dr. Erika Falk, Program Director
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