Faculty Externships
The Center for the Future of Work at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is committed to investing in and supporting faculty through paid experiences at regional companies, institutions and organizations. These experiences enhance program visibility, cultivate important relationships and help to develop a dynamic hiring environment for Tri-C students.
The application is open Sept. 15 – Oct. 31, 2025, and externships will be awarded mid-November 2025.
What is a "Faculty Externship?"
A faculty externship has a link to a specific employer, and the scope of the experience has specific objectives, agreed to by the faculty member and the employer. These externships will be co-designed and immersive experiences; there are tangible outcomes from a faculty externship, which must be articulated as benefits for the student, the faculty member and the employer.
Faculty Externship Goals
- Foster relationships between Tri-C faculty and area employers to generate collaborative opportunities for shaping the regional workforce
- Take advantage of an opportunity for in-depth research in one's field
- Develop or expand curriculum
- Enhance pedagogical approaches, providing students with up-to-date skills and knowledge
- Expand professional networks
- Learn more about current issues facing the industry and our community
- Earn a stipend
Benefits for Employer Partners
- Generate creative ideas for pressing challenges
- Build relationships with key Tri-C thought leaders
- Share industry trends with those teaching our regional community college students
- Broaden their organization's network and exposure to academic pathways that align with industry needs
- Produce tangible outcomes and apply faculty expertise to current business needs
Who Can Apply?
Any full-time faculty member at Tri-C, from any discipline.