Global Core Fellow- Fall 2026 at Institute for Shipboard Education

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

6000.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Student-centered instruction, Project-based learning, Small-group facilitation, Academic mentorship, Cross-cultural fluency, Moodle, Curriculum delivery, Reflective writing, Design thinking, Experiential education, Inquiry-led research, Classroom management, Pedagogical engagement, Portfolio development, Intercultural dialogue, Academic evaluation

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Description

Job Position: Global Core Fellow - Fall 2026 Reports to: Core Director Assignment Type: Temporary, full-time Location: Shipboard position. Sailing on the MV World Odyssey, embarking on or around September 6, 2026 and disembarking on or around December 22, 2026. Itineraries are always subject to a variety of changes both major and minor, before and during the voyage. Please reference semesteratsea.org for the most updated itinerary. ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION Established in 1963, the Institute for Shipboard Education (ISE) is a 501(c) non-profit organization. In collaboration with academic partner Colorado State University, ISE delivers the Semester at Sea® (SAS) program, one of the longest operating higher education study abroad programs. Semester at Sea® provides its students a global comparative education through classroom and experiential learning in the field. The Semester at Sea® floating campus, the MV World Odyssey, carries around 500 students plus faculty, staff, and others. The duration of the semester voyage is typically 105 days, including visits to 8-10 countries. ISE conducts two semester voyages annually. See semesteratsea.org for more information. Organization Mission Journeys of discovery that spark bold solutions to global challenges Voyage Community Values [https://www.semesteratsea.org/experience/academics/global-citizen/] Well-being | Interconnectedness | Respect | Inclusion | Integrity | Excellence Voyage Learning Outcomes Personal Journey | Journey in Human Community | Journey on Planet Earth | Lifelong Journey POSITION DESCRIPTION The Global Core Fellow is an emerging scholar and practitioner who serves as a vital instructional partner within the integrated team delivering the voyage’s required global studies course. This course is built to bring the organization's mission to life, guiding 500+ undergraduate students and adult learners to achieve the voyage’s core learning outcomes: the Personal Journey, the Journey in Human Community, the Journey on Planet Earth, and the Lifelong Journey. Reporting directly to the Global Core Director, and receiving intentional, co-owned academic mentorship and professional support from both the Director and the Global Core Faculty, the Fellow provides high-impact pedagogical engagement across the curriculum's three core tracks—Reflection, Project Design, and Experiential Education. Operating within a highly collaborative matrixed model, Fellows attend primary plenary sessions and actively facilitate localized small-group breakouts. This role is uniquely designed for professional growth, offering structured opportunities to step onto the main stage to co-facilitate plenary segments, manage student portfolio development, guide field-based observations, and model operational stamina within a 24/7 living-learning community at sea. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES I. PRE-VOYAGE: ORIENTATION & LOGISTICS * Meet with the Core Director, Academic Dean, and the ISE Academic Affairs Team as needed to review role expectations, academic policies, and Colorado State University (CSU) academic standards. * Participate actively in all pre-voyage instructional preparation—including 6–10 virtual academic team meetings and the multi-day Core Team Retreat—to build pedagogical alignment, calibrate shared grading standards, and develop a cohesive team dynamic. * Engage in specialized, targeted training sessions with the Core Team focused on the course syllabus, universal design concepts, academic accommodations, and specific active-facilitation techniques across the three core tracks: Reflection, Project Design, and Experiential Education. * Collaborate with the Core Director and Core Faculty to organize student-facing project templates, digital resource kits, and preparatory course materials. * Familiarize yourself with and utilize the standard shipboard Learning Management System (Moodle) course template, developing the technical fluency required to understand the course gradebook setup, deliver digital feedback, log student attendance, and organize materials consistently so that all course content is easily accessible to students. * Complete all mandatory ISE and Colorado State University (CSU) background checks and onboarding trainings required to be voyage-ready and securely access university electronic systems. * Manage all individual logistical and medical requirements necessary for embarkation, including obtaining a valid passport (through June 2027), securing all required visas, completing mandatory immunizations, and arranging travel to the port of embarkation. II. DURING THE VOYAGE: FACILITATION & MENTORSHIP (SEPT 6 – DEC 22, 2026) * Attend all four primary plenary sections of the core course to support large-group student engagement, while actively partnering with the Director and Faculty to design and co-facilitate specific main-stage instructional segments. * Actively lead, facilitate, and evaluate assigned small-group breakout cohorts to directly support student portfolio development. * Hold regular "Project Lab" hours (including scheduled evenings on the ship) to provide iterative feedback on student portfolio drafts, research findings, and multimedia presentations. * With the Core Team, co-lead all shipboard and in-country field learning initiatives, including local university exchanges during scheduled ports of call. * Provide academic accommodations for students with diagnosed learning disabilities, in accordance with ADA guidelines. * Engage proactively with the Director and Faculty within the co-owned mentorship structure, utilizing their feedback and coaching to develop personal pedagogical mechanics and instructional delivery. * Work in tandem with the instructional team and the Producer to maintain daily attendance, execute timely evaluations using established rubrics, sync team-wide grading timelines, and finalize all official course grades in Moodle. * Serve as a positive role model and mentor within the 24/7 living-learning environment by attending shipboard seminars, participating in student life activities, and supporting community programming. * Maintain the highest standards of the Semester at Sea Shipboard Community through strict adherence to safety protocols and the faculty/staff code of conduct. III. POST-VOYAGE: EVALUATION & CLOSURE * Contribute to the comprehensive “End-of-Voyage” report by January 2027, providing specific qualitative insights on student project outcomes, facilitation successes, and actionable recommendations for future instructional teams. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Minimum Qualifications * Support the mission of ISE; reflecting ISE values, candidates are expected to have a demonstrated ability to advance the Semester at Sea commitment to support diverse and inclusive community-building * Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Global Studies, Education, Social Sciences, Design, International Development, Environmental Studies) or a Bachelor’s degree plus significant related professional experience. * Demonstrated experience with student-centered instruction, such as running project-based learning (PBL), workshop-based courses, or directly facilitating small-group dynamics and collaborative peer learning. * Proven ability to mentor undergraduate students through inquiry-led research, creative portfolios, or reflective writing. * Practical experience using Moodle (or a comparable LMS) and spreadsheets to actively track assignments, log data, and stay organized across multiple concurrent timelines. * Previous experience living, studying, or working abroad, or a demonstrated high level of cross-cultural fluency. Preferred Qualifications * Specialized, demonstrated experience in at least one of the core program tracks: * Reflection: Experience in contemplative pedagogy, mindfulness education, or structured intercultural dialogue facilitation. * Project Design: Experience with design thinking, systems thinking, social innovation, or studio project facilitation. * Experiential Education: Experience in place-based learning, community-engaged research, or experiential field studies. * Prior experience managing experiential learning spaces such as university "maker-spaces," design studios, or creative project labs. Logistical Requirements * Valid U.S. work authorization and a passport valid through at least June 2027. * Ability to meet all shipboard medical and physical requirements, including navigating steep stairs and leading walking tours in port. WORKING CONDITIONS * Initial Adjustment: Shipboard life can be stressful for some voyage participants, particularly those with anxiety issues and those who require a longer period of acclimation to highly stimulating and fast-paced environments * Environment: This job position requires work performed on a moving ship with narrow doorways and tight, enclosed quarters. There may be odors or noise. The temperature on the ship can be cool or warm, depending on many variables. There may be periods of rough seas, making it harder to move on the ship. * Health: A health team (physician, PA/NP, counselors) is available on the ship. The medical capabilities while at sea are focused on urgent care and temporary stabilization of emergency medical and mental health conditions using basic medical supplies and equipment with a limited formulary. Very limited medications may be available; voyagers are expected to bring sufficient current medications for the entire voyage. In some regions, there may be no access to emergency evacuation. While in port, local healthcare system resources are utilized, which can vary widely in capabilities. Counseling services typically focus on short-term, solution-oriented interventions to address situational issues. Due to the unique semester schedule divided between port and sea days, counselors cannot meet with voyage participants on the equivalent of a week-to-week basis. Extended psychological or psychiatric services are unavailable on the ship and are limited in quantity and quality in different ports. Voyagers who present a risk to themselves or others will likely be required to leave the ship to receive more extended and appropriate care, as this cannot be provided on the ship. * Sea Conditions: It is not uncommon for participants to experience sea-related conditions, including but not limited to loss of balance and potential risk of falls, seasickness, vertigo, nausea, and difficulty concentrating * Accessibility and Accommodation: On the vessel, elevators may not always be accessible. There is a limited number of wheelchair-accessible cabins. Some field programs/classes may not be accessible to those with physical disabilities. Depending on the port facilities, tides affecting the gangway, and weather, those with physical disabilities may not always be able to disembark the ship * Privacy: Faculty and staff can expect to be in the company of students, lifelong learners, and dependent children when in public areas on the ship. Overall, privacy is very limited aboard the vessel. * Food & Dining: It may not be possible for the ship to accommodate certain dietary restrictions onboard or in the field. Dining is limited to brief windows of time & facilities are typically busy. * Time Frame: There are over 100 days of travel on a 700+ passenger ship. The 100 days are divided between time at sea and time on land in foreign ports. There may be voyage segments that include long stretches at sea. Classes are held nearly every day at sea; there are no regular ‘weekend’ breaks. * Field Program: Travel and sometimes significant walking are required for Field Programs/Classes. Field programs are optional, fee-based in-country experiences organized by ISE available to all voyagers. Field classes are led by faculty members and are required, eight-hour, in-country components of each course. They account for 20% of each student’s grade in that course. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB * Computer work is required * Extended walking and standing, sometimes on uneven surfaces, is required * Lifting/carrying/bending/moving objects up to 25 lbs. * Climbing stairs to embark and disembark the ship, in the port terminal, and in-country may be required COMPENSATION & BENEFITS * $6,000 stipend, paid in three equal installments during the voyage * Travel assistance to help defray the cost of travel to and from the ship. More information is provided once embarkation details are confirmed. * The opportunity to request to sail with an adult companion and dependent children/teenagers (5 years of age and older) for an additional fee. Requests for companions and dependent children/teenagers are subject to availability and contingent upon health, safety, and capacity regulations. * The opportunity for college-aged dependents to receive discounted tuition, contingent upon complete application and admission to the program. Limited spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. * Opportunity to apply to be a Trip Liaison (a faculty or staff member who works with providers on our field programs to ensure expectations are carried out by the providers as planned; to serve as a point of contact for field program participants; and to evaluate and respond to any health or safety issues while on the field program) and receive ISE in-country field programs for free or a reduced price; * Passage, room, and board on the Vessel during the Term of the Agreement; and * Medical Emergency and Evacuation insurance coverage. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application on or before Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. APPLICATION GUIDANCE * Use Google Chrome as your web browser. It interfaces with ADP better than other web browsers. * Complete and save your prepared documents/files before beginning the online ADP application. * Allow plenty of time to complete the application, upload materials, and submit the application. * Work cannot be saved; applicants cannot return to in-progress applications at a later time. * Once an application has been submitted, it cannot be altered or changed. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS To receive full consideration, please submit your application materials as follows: * Submit both a cover letter and CV/resume, listing 3 professional references with full contact information. (References will not be contacted without your prior knowledge); your cover letter should address your interest in the position and your qualifications as aligned with the qualifications for the position. * Prepare your cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF file, save your file with your last name in the file name, add the words “Global Core Fellow”, and upload the file to the “Resume” option. * Submit evidence of teaching effectiveness (course evaluations, peer evaluations, awards/certificates, training certificates, etc.) as (an) additional attachment(s). Submit this/these document(s) as (a) PDF file(s), not as a Word document or other file type. Failure to submit your application according to any or all of the above criteria may limit consideration for the position. Please direct your application-specific or position-specific questions to Human Resources at hr@isevoyages.org [hr@isevoyages.org]. Please, no phone calls. The Institute for Shipboard Education | Semester at Sea® is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage anyone, regardless of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by law, to apply.

Responsibilities

The Global Core Fellow serves as an instructional partner delivering a global studies course to over 500 students through plenary sessions and small-group breakouts. Responsibilities include facilitating reflection, project design, and experiential education while mentoring students in a 24/7 living-learning community at sea.