The ETA program aims to strengthen English language instruction and knowledge about the United States in Norwegian high schools. Up to two (2) Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) awards to be offered. More information about the program can be found here: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/thinking_teaching.html

Application deadline: Sometime in October, 2010. Competition for this award will open on May 1, 2010.

Application information: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/preparingapplication.html 

Language:  Applicants should be native speakers of English.  No knowledge of Norwegian is required.

Grant duration/period:  10 months, mid-August – June.  The grant period begins with the beginning of the school year at the host institution.  Grantees are expected to attend a two-day orientation meeting in Oslo in late August/early September.

Candidate profile:  Applications are welcome from candidates at all degree levels who have completed a bachelor’s degree before the start date of the grant.  While the assistantship is open to all fields of study, preference will be given to applicants in the social sciences, humanities, English language and American studies.  Preference will be given to candidates who plan teaching careers in either English or Norwegian .

Affiliation:  Grantees will be placed as teaching assistants at Norwegian secondary or post-secondary schools.  Each host institution will tailor the assistantship to its English language teaching needs and the grantee’s background, academic interests and abilities.  Teaching assistant activities may include 1) serving as a resource person in conversation groups; 2) providing small group tutorials; and 3) giving talks related to American studies in English classes or school/civic organizations.  Applicants should submit descriptions of their study and/or career interests.  

Dependents: No dependent allowance is available.