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Faculty Application Process

The following is a detailed description of the process to teach a course at the Las Nubes EcoCampus. We encourage faculty members from all faculties at York University to consider teaching a course at Las Nubes whether it is within the Study Abroad Program or at other times of the year. This process takes approximately one year if professors are using an existing course, but it may take longer for newly proposed courses. 

Program Information 

Courses at Las Nubes are open to undergraduate and graduate students from York and other post-secondary educational institutions. Evaluations need to be designed to assess different levels and this needs to be clearly described on the syllabus. Proposed courses cannot interfere with existing teaching loads and responsibilities and cannot involve a request for a course release.  

Length: 10 days plus 2 days of travel time 
Credits:
Course codes: Ideally, courses are at the 4000 level, so graduate students can fill out a form to take the course. Some programs will not allow graduate students to enroll in 4000-level courses, so graduate codes must be used. Cross-listed courses are also an option.  
Class size: Max. 25 students and min. 18 
TA: Not available    

General Timelines and Expectations 
Spring – Faculty info session 
Summer/Fall – Internal faculty application process (expression of interest with Dean or Associate Dean, using the template below) 
Winter (Feb 1) – Las Nubes application deadline  
Winter (Mar 30) – Results communicated 
Fall/Winter – Student recruitment, course preparation 

Application Process 

Step 1

Internal Faculty Process 

Please complete the statement of interest document (Template), and submit it to the listed contact person in your faculty by the deadline. 

FacultyContact Person
AMPD Chair, Department of Visual Art and Art History (bvickerd@yorku.ca)
EUC Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning (eucadtl@yorku.ca)
Health Manager, International Relations (jlhard@yorku.ca) 
LAPSAssociate Dean, Global and Community Engagement (adgce@yorku.ca) & Study Abroad Coordinator (katiegr@yorku.ca)
GlendonAssociate Principal, Academic/Vice-principale aux affaires academiques (apar@glendon.yorku.ca)
LassondeAssociate Dean, Academic and Students (adas@lassonde.yorku.ca)
EducationAssociate Dean, Academic Programs (kjocson@edu.yorku.ca)
Schulich TBA

Step 2

Application to teach a course with the Las Nubes Study Abroad Program  
This is a competitive process as we receive multiple requests to teach at the Las Nubes EcoCampus from across the university. Completing this application process does not guarantee your participation in the program. If you have any questions regarding the process, send an email to lasnubes@yorku.ca. 

The selection will be based on a demonstrated alignment of the course proposal with the Las Nubes mission to contribute to community wellbeing in ways that are compatible and conducive to environmental conservation as well as its alignment with the University Academic Plan in addressing both the UN SDGs and York University’s six priorities for action.   

Courses currently offered at Las Nubes will be given priority, as long as these can demonstrate ongoing enrollment of 20+ students.

DateProcess description
Fall, Winter (prior to February 1) After receiving the faculty’s approval, please complete the Faculty Application Form 
February 1Deadline to submit the Faculty Application Form to lasnubes@yorku.ca
February 1-28 Applications review by the Las Nubes Study Abroad Program (Curriculum Committee)
March 1-29 Faculty designate’s evaluation and final selection
March 30 Decisions will be communicated to applicants 
April - June Course preparation and scheduling
September to March Information sessions and recruitment 
February to April Course planning, logistics and orientation session