Apply now to teach at the International Summer University Macedonia 2007!
The ISUM Coordination Committee is now accepting applications from
international teaching faculty to teach at the International Summer
University Macedonia 2007! The third International Summer University
Macedonia will be organized from 7-22 July 2007 in Bitola by the
universities of Bitola, Skopje, Tetovo, the SEE University and the
Academic Training Association (ATA). The ISUM offers 20 courses in
the disciplines of Law, Economics, Business, Public Administration,
Education Science and Teacher Training. It is the largest summer
university in Europe, bringing together more than 600 students from
and professors from all over Europe. Each course is taught by one
international visiting professor in cooperation with a professor from
Macedonia. In addition to the courses, public debates, excursions and
social activities will be organised. The preparation for the summer
courses includes a one-week study visit by the co-professor to the
institution of the visiting professor. Visiting professors at the
ISUM teach pro bono. Travel expenses are reimbursed and free
accommodation is provided. Visiting professors receive full board or a
modest allowance. Visiting professors are expected to have a PhD
degree, a position at a (preferably Western European) university and
teaching experience in the relevant field.
The ISUM is a project aims to support reform processes and
introduction of Bologna standards at the participating universities in
Macedonia. The project is financed by the Netherlands Embassy in
Macedonia and participating local institutions. If interested, please
visit www.academictrainin g.org for more information and application
forms. Deadline for application is 31 December 2006. Selection will be
made in January 2007.
ATA Contact Person
Mrs. Carola Schmidt, ISUM Project Manager
E-mail: c.schmidt@academict raining.org
