Lafayette College offers semester-long faculty-led programs abroad. To express interest in leading one of these opportunities for our students, please complete an expression of interest application. NOTE: there is one common application for all programs and all semesters.

Learn more about the programs and our partnerships.

Program director’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: 
 

• Assistance with program participant recruitment
• Assistance with program pre-departure meetings 
• Teaching one course while abroad (see below for more details)
• Leading/accompanying various cultural activities and excursions
• Serving as the on-site advisor, counselor, on-site liaison with host and home institutions, etc.

Program participants typically enroll in at least three courses at the host institution and the course taught by the faculty leader. The course taught by the faculty is open, but should take advantage of the program’s location.  

The Resident Director will receive his/her normal salary, one course release and a cost of living adjustment (COLA) based on the Department of State’s per diem for incidental expenses, and will have his or her approved expenses (transportation, housing, dependent and spouse travel expenses, and other expenses as specified by the Office of International and Off-Campus Education) covered by the College.