1034.Application_Study_of_the_US_U._Faculty_2015

Study of the United States Institutes for University Scholars 2015
Information and Application Instructions
Dear Candidate, please read this before completing the application below.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Study of the U.S. Institutes for University Faculty 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 U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions. The ultimate goal is to
strengthen curricula and to enhance the quality o teaching about the United States in academic
institutions in Ecuador.
The different programs will take place at various colleges, universities and institutions
throughout the United States over the course of six weeks beginning in or after June 2015.
The programs for university faculty are:

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CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN LITERATURE, its purpose is twofold: to explore contemporary
American writers and writing in a variety of genres; and to suggest how the themes explored in
those works reflect larger currents within contemporary U.S. society and culture. The program will
explore the diversity of the American literary landscape, examining how major contemporary writers,
schools and movements reflect the traditions of the U.S. literary canon. At the same time, the
program will expose participants to writers who represent a departure from that tradition, and who
are establishing new directions for American literature.
Host institution: University of Louisville, Kentucky.
For professors in: Literature

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JOURNALISM AND MEDIA, the program will examine the rights and responsibilities of the
media in a democratic society, including editorial independence, journalistic ethics, legal constraints,
international journalism, and media business models. The Institute will cover strategies for teaching
students of journalism the basics of the tradecraft: researching, reporting, writing, and editing. The

program will also highlight technology's impact on journalism, such as the influence of the internet,
the globalization of the news media, the growth of satellite television and radio networks, and other
changes in media that are transforming the profession.
Host institution: Ohio University
For professors in: Journalism

 U.S. CULTURE AND SOCIETY, this institute will examine the ethnic, racial, social, economic,
political, and religious contexts in which various cultures have manifested themselves in U.S. society
while focusing on the ways in which these cultures have influenced social movements and American
identity throughout U.S. history. The program will draw from a diverse disciplinary base, and will
itself provide a model of how a foreign university might approach the study of U.S. culture and
society.
Host institution: New York University
For professors in: American studies, History, Anthropology, Sociology

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US. FOREIGN POLICY, this program will provide university faculty with a deeper understanding of
how contemporary U.S. foreign policy is formulated and implemented. The Institute will include a
historical review of significant events, individuals, and philosophies that have shaped U.S. foreign
policy. The Institute will explain the role of key players in U.S. foreign policy including the executive
and legislative branches of government, the media, the U.S. public, think-tanks, non-governmental
organizations, and multilateral institutions.
Host institution: Bard College
For professors in: International Relations, Political Sciences, History, International Law


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U.S. POLITICAL THOUGHT, will provide a deeper understanding of U.S. political institutions and

major currents in U.S. political thought from the colonial period to the present. It will explore the
shaping of American identity and the intersection and interplay between that identity and U.S. history
and politics. It will cover a broad range of American experiences that have shaped and been
shaped by our national identity including, but not limited to, the colonial period, the constitutional
founding, the Civil War, industrialization, the Great Depression, the Cold War, and the Civil Rights
movement. The Institute will also use this lens to explore contemporary U.S. political and social
debates and topics relating them back to the formation and development of U.S. political thought.
Host institution: To be announced
For professors in: Political Sciences, Political Theory, Sociology, Philosophy, Law

PROGRAM COVERAGE: The program covers all participant costs including: international and
domestic travel, ground transportation in the U.S., housing and subsistence, books, cultural,
mailing and incidental allowances. Health Insurance will also be provided for the participant, but
any pre-existing health conditions are not covered.
HOUSING AND MEAL ARRANGEMENTS: When possible, each participant will have a private
room with a shared bathroom during the residency portion (four weeks) of the Institute.
However, private room accommodations cannot be guaranteed during the residency portion of
the program. During the study tour (up to two weeks), participants will likely share a hotel room
with another participant of the same gender. During the residency, housing will typically be in
college or university owned housing. Most meals will be provided at campus facilities, though
participants may have access to a kitchen to cook some meals on their own.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS: Participants are expected to participate
fully in the program. Participants must attend all lectures and organized activities, and
complete assigned readings.
Family members and/or friends cannot accompany participants on any part of the program.
Please note that Institute curriculum will not formally address teaching methodology and
pedagogical methods. The institute is very intensive and there will be little time for personal
pursuits unrelated to the program. The Institute is not a research program.
Violations of host institution rules or local, state or federal laws can be grounds for immediate
dismissal from the program. It is important that all applicants understand the requirements and

restrictions before submitting an application.
ELIGIBILITY: Study of the U.S. Institutes are highly competitive. Priority will be given to
candidates who have firm plans to enhance, update or develop courses and/or educational
materials with a U.S. studies focus or component, who have no prior or limited experience in
the United States, and who have special interest in the institute topics.
Candidates should be mid-career, highly motivated, experienced scholars and professionals
generally from institutions of higher education. Candidates must meet the following criteria:
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Ecuadorian citizenship. Candidates with Ecuadorian and U.S. citizenship are not
eligible for this program. Green card holders are not eligible for this program as well.
Between 30 to 50 years old.
Hold a degree equivalent to a licenciatura or título de tercer nivel
Have substantial knowledge of the thematic area of the institute
Currently teaching a course relevant to the institute the candidate is interested in, or
planning to incorporate / enhance contents of the program to the curricula of the
institution.
Teaching experience in higher education institutions.
Excellent level of written and spoken English, TOEFL score of 550 / 84 iBT
Preference will be given to candidates with little or no prior experience in the U.S.

DOCUMENTS YOU NEED TO ATTACH TO THIS APPLICATION:
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The application form (begins in page 4 of this document) printed. Don´t forget to sign it.


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Letter of support from the institution/s where you are currently teaching. This letter

should state that the institution supports you to apply for the program.
Copy of the diploma or diplomas, signed and sealed by the secretary / registrar office of
the university where you get your diploma. You do not need to submit translations of
diplomas.
Copy of passport bio-page (the page that has information as your name, date of birth,
etc.). This document is not necessary for the application but if you have this document,
please attach a copy.
Copy of a valid (taken within two years) TOEFL or IELTS score report. If you have
not taken the TOEFL or IELTS test see below.**
Detailed curriculum vitae in English or Spanish
Copy of National Identification
For inquiries about the program, write to
** If you have not taken the TOEFL exam, register for and English exam on or
before January 5, 2015 writing to
We will administer an English test only to candidates applying for the Study of the
U.S. Programs on January 9, 2015 in Quito and Guayaquil.
Pre-selected candidates will be invited to an interview during January 2015.
Interview date will be announced to invited candidates only.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications for this program must be received on or before
January 5, 2015, at the Fulbright Commission in Ecuador.
You can bring your application in person or send it to the address below. Please remind that
your application should arrive by or before January 5, 2015.
Programa Study of the U.S.
Comisión Fulbright del Ecuador
Diego de Almagro N25-41 y Colon
Quito, Ecuador
Teléfono: (02) 222 2103
Note: the Study of the U.S. program is not a Fulbright Program. It is sponsored by the
Education and Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Department of State of the United States of

America.
The Fulbright Commission in Ecuador will be administering this program.

PROGRAM TIMELINE:
Program opening
Deadline to submit applications
Deadline to register for the English test
English test
Interviews
News about nominated candidates
News about selection of candidates
Program begin date

November 17, 2014
January 5, 2015
January 5, 2015
January 9, 2015
January 2015
January 2015
April 2015
June / July 2015


Study of the U.S. Institutes for University
Faculty 2015
YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE PROGRAM: Select one
PERSONAL INFORMATION
A. Applicants full name (if you have a passport, please include a copy of the
biographical page of your passport)
Prefix:

Last name:
First name:
Middle name:
B. Gender:

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Male

Female

C. Date of birth (month/day/year): Click here to type the information
D. City of Birth:

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E. Country of Birth:

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F. Citizenship:
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include that information.
G. Country of Residence: Click here to type the information
H. Medical, Physical, Dietary or other Personal Considerations: Please describe any
pre-existing medical conditions, including any prescription medication you may be
taking, allergies, or other dietary or personal consideration. This information will not
affect selection, but will enable the host institution to make any necessary

accommodations. If you do not have any medical conditions, please write “none”.
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Disability: Select one if applies
I.

Candidate Contact Information
a) Home address:      
b) City:      
c) Province:      
d) Postal Code:      
e) E-mail address:      
f) Phone and cell phone numbers:      
g) Emergency Contact Name:      
h) Relationship to you (mother, father, husband):      
i) Emergency Contact Phone number:      
j) Emergency Contact Email:      


WORK EXPERIENCE
J. Current Position Title, Institution
Position Type: Select One
Title (cargo que ocupa):      
Institution name:      
Institution Address, include city and province in the address:      
K. Work Experience, including previous positions and titles. If needed attach a sheet
with information about your work experience. Please give more detailed information
in you CV.
From
     
     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     

To
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

Title or Position
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

Full or
Part
Time?
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

Institution
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

L. Education, Academic and Professional Training.
Please list all earned degrees beginning with most recent.
Degree Earned
(in Spanish)
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Year
Earned
     
     
     
     

Specialization
     
     
     
     

Institution
     
     
     
     

Additional Professional Training: relevant courses, conferences:
     
Academic honors (scholarships, awards): Click here to type the information
M. Active Professional Memberships. This is independent of current professional
responsibilities.
These should not include university committee work or other
professional duties directly related to your current employment:
Position

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Title
     
     
     
     
     
     

Organization
     
     
     
     
     
     


N. Publications Related to the Institute Theme (up to 10)
Please list all titles in English, including whether book, chapter, journal article,
newspaper article, web article, etc.
Publication Type
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Year

Publisher

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

     
     
     
     
     
     

     
     
     
     

O. Previous Experience in the United States or any other travel abroad: Please list any
and all trips you have made to the United States. If you have never traveled abroad
please write “none”.      
Purpose
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From
     
     
     
     
     
     

To
     
     
     
     
     

     

Description
     
     
     
     
     
     

1. Have you ever applied to a visa to the U.S.? Yes

No

2. If you answered yes, were you granted a visa? Yes

No

3. If you were granted a visa, what type of visa did you get? Click here to type the
information
P. Family Residing in the United States: Please list any close family members residing
in the United States, including city and state. If you do not have any family residing
in the U.S. please write “none”.      
Name of family
member / friend
     
     
     
     

Relationship
     
     
     
     

City
     
     
     
     

State
     
     
     
     

Q. Evidence of English Fluency: If you have taken TOEFL or IELTS in the last two years,
please provide us your score and attach a copy of the score report. If you have not
taken any of the two exams, please leave this space in blank and register for the
English test for this program.
Test

Score

Date taken


     

     

     
     

     
     

Language proficiency:
Reading
Speaking
Language
English
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Written
Select one

R. Professional Responsibilities:
Please discuss your professional responsibilities in greater detail, including research
interests, administrative responsibilities (ex. curriculum design), and / or other
pertinent information.
     

a)

Current Courses Taught: include the information requested below:
Course Title

     

     
     
     
     
     

Level of
student

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Class hours
per
semester/term*

     
     
     
     
     
     

Number of
students

     
     
     
     
     
     

Estimated
percent of U.S.
Studies content

     
     
     
     
     
     

*Please put the number of hours and specify if it is per semester, term, year, etc.
For example: 50 hours per semester
b) Current Student Advising:
Advising is not the same as teaching. Please include the number of students,
their level and hours you spend providing assistance in helping students
clarifying personal and career goals, and evaluating progress towards those
goals. You can also include supervision of Ph.D. and graduate students if that
applies.


Number of Students
Advised Studying U.S.

Related Topics
     
     
     
     

Level of Students
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Hours of Advising Per
Student Per Year
     
     
     
     

c) Other Potential Outcomes:
Please select any likely potential outcomes that might result from your
participation in this program:
b.1)

Update existing course

b.7)

School curriculum redesign

b.2)

New publication

b.8)

New professional organization

b.3)

Create new course

b.9)

National curriculum redesign

b.4)

Professional promotion

b.10)

New institutional linkages

b.5)

Create new degree program

b.11)

New research project

b.6)

Government or ministry policy

b.12)

Raise institutional profile

S. Personal Essay: Please discuss how your participation would enhance your personal
and professional goals, the current state of U.S. studies in Ecuador, or upon the
institute. Include how attending this Institute would help you achieve the "Other
Potential Outcomes" you have checked above. (Limit 250 words):


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I certify that all information given in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I acknowledge that I have completely read and understood the Information and
Application Instructions (pages 1-3) and I agree to comply with all regulations described there.
I also agree to return to Ecuador upon the expiration of my program in the United States of
America.
Signature: __________________________

Date:___________________