Each semester, VIU invites faculty from its member institutions to apply for teaching positions in the Globalization Program. This program offers courses to undergraduate and master's students, focusing on global themes such as sustainability, innovation, public policy, and cultural exchange.

Key details:

• Courses are 6 ECTS (approximately 36 contact hours + student support and assessment)
   
• Courses are taught in English
   
• Lectureships are open to tenured or tenure-track faculty (or equivalents)
   
• VIU provides accommodation and partial travel support for selected lecturers
   

Course proposals are expected to reflect VIU’s commitment to academic excellence and interdisciplinary education.

Summer Session Teaching

VIU also offers a four-week Summer Session in August. This program includes in-person teaching in Venice as well as a short virtual pre-course component.

• 40 total hours of instruction (36 in-person + 4 co-curricular)
   

Suitable for faculty interested in intensive, short-term engagement

The VIU PhD Academy is a series of advanced, interdisciplinary training programs designed for PhD candidates from VIU member institutions. These academies are hosted on VIU’s campus in Venice and focus on urgent global topics that demand collaborative and cross-disciplinary research.

Faculty Participation:
Faculty members from VIU’s global network are invited to contribute as academic coordinators, lecturers, mentors, or facilitators. Participation provides an opportunity to engage with early-stage researchers, exchange expertise across disciplines, and co-develop innovative research methods and discussions.

Structure and Themes:

• Duration: Typically 5–7 days, in-residence on San Servolo island.
   

• Format: Combines keynote lectures, research presentations by PhD participants, group work, mentoring sessions, and thematic roundtables.
   

• Each academy is co-organized by at least two member institutions to ensure international academic collaboration.
   

Faculty Roles May Include:

• Delivering keynote or thematic lectures
   

• Mentoring doctoral students during group discussions
   

• Providing feedback on research presentations
   

• Facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration exercises
   

• Leading methodological or professional development workshops (e.g., publishing strategies, ethics, proposal writing)
   

Benefits for Faculty:

• Exposure to cutting-edge PhD research
   

• Opportunity to establish new academic partnerships
   

• Contribution to the internationalization goals of their home institution
   

• Professional development in doctoral supervision and mentoring
   

• Recognition and visibility across the VIU consortium
   

How to Get Involved:
Faculty interested in contributing to a PhD Academy may:

• Submit a proposal to coordinate a future academy (calls are published annually).
   

More information and calls for faculty contributions: https://www.univiu.org/about-viu/organization/academic-programs/how-to-propose-graduate-activities-at-viu

VIU Graduate Seminars are short, high-level academic programs that bring together graduate students, early-career researchers, and faculty for in-depth exploration of a focused interdisciplinary theme. 

Faculty Involvement:
Graduate Seminars are organized and led by faculty members from one or more VIU member institutions. Faculty take a leading role in conceptualizing the academic theme, structuring the curriculum, and delivering lectures and discussions. VIU provides logistical and organizational support, as well as access to its global student network.

Structure:

• Duration: 3 to 5 days (in-residence in Venice)
   

• Participants: 15–30 graduate students (Master’s, PhD, postdoctoral researchers) from multiple disciplines and countries
   

Benefits for Faculty:

• Co-teaching and team-teaching opportunities with international colleagues
   

• Curriculum innovation and collaborative course development
   

Increased academic visibility within VIU’s global network

• Potential for joint publications or follow-up research projects
   

• Support from VIU for seminar logistics and promotion
   

Proposing a Seminar:

• Faculty from VIU member institutions may submit proposals through annual calls.
   

• VIU encourages co-designed seminars between at least two partner institutions.
   

• Selected seminars receive institutional support, classroom space, promotional outreach, and administrative coordination.
   

VIU Graduate Seminars are high-level, intensive academic events that bring together master’s students, PhD candidates, post-docs, and faculty to explore a specialized theme in depth.

Key Features:

• Duration: 3–5 days, held in Venice.
   
• Topics are advanced and interdisciplinary, such as heritage conservation, sustainability transitions, data ethics, European integration, etc.
   
• Participants engage in lectures, discussions, case studies, and collaborative projects.
   
• Faculty from multiple institutions lead the seminars, encouraging cross-institutional dialogue.
   
• Includes networking opportunities with academics, practitioners, and fellow researchers.
   

For more information: https://www.univiu.org/study/graduate-seminars