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International Job Listings

General International Listings

Going Global - Job and internship listings as well as extensive international careers advice and information. Access from the Working Abroad page.
International Career Employment Weekly - Job listings in international development, health care, education, environment, engineering, and internships. Access from the Working Abroad page.
Idealist From Action Without Borders - hundreds of job and internship listings from over 23,000 nonprofit and community organizations in 153 countries.
Escape Artist - Full-time, summer, volunteer and temporary positions as well as information on living in different countries
International Resources From the "Riley Guide." - Jobs by region!
Eurograduate- A great resource- resume expectations from European countries and job listings from each country
BUNAC - An international temporary work program primarily in Britain for current students or new graduates
Cultural Vistas - Fellowships, internships, summer work, independent work, and exchange programs abroad
Council on International Educational Exchange - Work, study, teach, or volunteer abroad through exchange programs
Transitions Abroad - Full-time jobs, internships, short terms experiences (nanny, au pair, summer help, travel service).
studyabroad.com - Includes study, experiential education, internships, au pair, work and volunteer.
Peace Corps
Peru Volunteer and Travel - Several volunteer opportunities in Peru in a variety of fields
U.S. Department of State - New State Department Careers site - Job vacancies in international organizations, teaching positions overseas, and current job listings in the federal government
Latin American Careers and Employment
Central Intelligence Agency

International Teaching Listings and Information

Teacher Certification Required

Association of American Schools in South America - Information about the schools and their vacancies
Council of International Schools - Searchable database of K-12 international teaching vacancies
Department of Defense Education Activity - K-12 teaching opportunities in Department of Defense schools overseas
International Schools Services - Provides complete recruitment services for private American and international schools abroad. The UCC has the ISS Directory of International Schools in its Career Resources Library. Click here to download their International Schools Recruitment FAQs.
JoyJobs.com - International teaching vacancies as well as advice and resources for applicants
Office of Overseas Schools - Information and tips about finding overseas teaching positions and the application process
UNI Overseas Placement Service for Educators - University of Northern Iowa organizes an international teaching fair each year (typically in February) to help international schools recruit and connect with teacher candidates

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Certification may or may not be Required)

Certification Programs/Information

University of Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) Program - The CELTA is the biggest and most well known TEFL training program in the world as well as one of the most respected. The University of Cambridge offers CELTA courses at over 100 institutes worldwide, including the US.
Trinity College London Certificate in TESOL - A highly respected and well known TEFL training program. Trinity offers courses mainly in Europe and does not offer any courses in the US.
Directory of TESOL Degree & Certificate Programs - Searchable database of degree and certificate programs available in the US and worldwide.
English International- Information and advice on teaching English overseas
Beginning a Career in TESOL - Valuable information on how to start a career in TESOL/TEFL, how to select a reputable certificate program, job search resources.
TEFL Worldwide-Prague - An American owned school offering an intense and challenging 4-week TEFL/TESOL certificate course in the city of Prague.

Job Opportunities

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Career Center - TESOL/TEFL/ESL job opportunities
Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE) - CIEE Teach Abroad programs provide: a salaried teaching placement, in-country orientation, TEFL classes, travel and medical insurance, pre-departure and emergency support, visa application advice, and housing at the beginning of your stay
Disney English - Disney hires Foreign Trainers to instruct children aged 2-12 at Disney English Language Learning Centers in China during a 12 to 15-month contract. TEFL or TESOL Certification is not required, but is desired
English Program in Korea (EPIK) - Korean government-run program recruiting native English-speakers with Bachelor's degrees to teach English in their public schools
Japan Exchange and Teaching (The JET Programme)
Korean Horizons - Teach English in South Korean public schools. Does not require certification and they assist you with placement as well as training, securing documentation and continued support throughout your time there.
Language Corps - Some programs include TESOL certifications.
Dave's ESL Cafe - The meeting place for ESL/EFL teachers and students from around the world. Features a job board, teacher forums, links to ESL/EFL certification programs, teaching ideas, and more
Footprints Recruiting Inc. - ESL teacher placement organization which offers free employment services to University graduates.
TeachAbroad.com - International teaching positions (part of GoAbroad.com)
Teach Away, Inc. - Global teaching recruitment/placement agency (no cost to English language teachers)
Teaching English Abroad (from TransitionsAbroad.com)
Teaching Jobs in Japan
TEFL.com - Job listings, online resumes and portfolios, info about teaching English internationally.
The International Educator - Fee-based service for overseas teaching jobs, resume postings, articles about international teaching
World Teach - Nonprofit organization based at Harvard for volunteer teachers in developing countries.

National Job Listings

Sifting through the countless job search websites online can be overwhelming and extremely time-consuming. The UCC staff has compiled a list of our favorite national job posting sites to help you get started.

Regional Job Listings

The UCC staff has compiled a list of commonly used websites for seeking positions in the Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City areas.

Job Listings by Interest or Major

If you know that you're interested in specific types of position, and you are not geographically restricted, the Careers and KU Majors webpage provides resources by major or interest area.

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