The ICMA China Center was established in 2011 by ICMA and the China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL). Its mission is to improve the quality of city management in China by providing information and services to Chinese city officials. To carry out its mission, the center is offering a Guest Lecturer Program for ICMA members to serve as pro bono lecturers and speakers in China.

Purpose of Program

The ICMA Guest Lecturer program aims at implementing one of ICMA China Center’s priorities to share knowledge and resources. The program enables practitioners in the United States to share expertise in local government management through a limited teaching stay in China. The Chinese participants greatly welcome the opportunity to build their knowledge base and gain experience from international learning.

Requirements

Applicants are required to have at least a master’s degree in public administration, political science, law or relevant background and working experience in local government in the area of city management. Previous lecturing experience will be an advantage.

Interested ICMA members should send applications to Berna Oztekin at boztekin@icma.org by March 15, 2019. The application should include CV, a brief description of the subject matter you would like to teach, and a draft syllabus (final syllabus can be submitted upon selection, example syllabuses are included in the downloadable document).

Please note “Your name-China Center July 2019 Guest Lecturer Program Application” in the subject line of your e-mail. Decisions on acceptance will be made by the end of March. Download the application here.