International Education supports CSUSB faculty, visiting scholars, and academic departments through global engagement, scholar hosting, immigration-related services, international partnerships, and opportunities for teaching, research, and collaboration abroad. Whether you are a CSUSB faculty member interested in international opportunities, a department preparing to host a visiting scholar, or an international scholar coming to CSUSB, the resources below can help you find the appropriate next steps.
Hosting International Scholars
Departments interested in inviting a visiting professor, researcher, short-term scholar, specialist, or other international scholar should review the Hosting International Scholars information before making commitments to the prospective visitor.
This process may include review of the proposed activity, appointment dates, funding, English proficiency, site of activity, health insurance requirements, and J-1 Exchange Visitor eligibility.
Hosting International Scholars at CSUSB
Immigration Services for Faculty and Scholars
International Student and Scholar Services provides institutional immigration support for eligible international faculty members, researchers, visiting scholars, and departments.
This may include H-1B sponsorship for eligible faculty appointments, J-1 Exchange Visitor support, permanent residency guidance connected to CSUSB employment, and department-facing immigration review.
Faculty and Staff Immigration Services
Hiring and Hosting Departments
Departments, colleges, and hiring units should contact International Student and Scholar Services early when hiring, hosting, or supporting an international faculty member or scholar.
Immigration review may be needed before confirming start dates, work authorization, remote work, travel, employment changes, scholar hosting, or permanent residency support.
Hiring Departments: Faculty and Scholar Immigration Support
Faculty Global Engagement Opportunities
CSUSB faculty members may explore international opportunities related to teaching, research, exchange, and global collaboration.
Available opportunities and programs may include:
- Professors Across Borders;
- Fulbright opportunities;
- Teaching abroad;
- Phi Beta Delta;
- International partnerships and collaboration.
Faculty interested in global engagement opportunities should review the relevant program pages or contact International Education for more information.
Where Should I Start?
If you are a department interested in hosting a visiting scholar, begin with Hosting International Scholars.
If you are hiring an international faculty member who may need work authorization or sponsorship, begin with Hiring Departments or Faculty and Staff Immigration Services.
If you are a current or incoming international faculty member with immigration questions, begin with Faculty and Staff Immigration Services.
If you are a CSUSB faculty member interested in teaching abroad, Fulbright, or global engagement opportunities, review the faculty global engagement program pages.
Contact International Education
For questions about faculty and scholar programs, global engagement opportunities, or immigration-related support, please contact International Education or International Student and Scholar Services.