University of Iowa, Global Health Studies Program
Lecturer in Global Health Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Iowa, United States |
Position: | Lecturer |
Position Description
The Global Health Studies Program in the Division of Interdisciplinary Programs at the University of Iowa invites applications for a Lecturer to begin in August 2017. The Global Health Studies Program builds upon the humanities, social sciences, and health sciences to help students better understand the underlying forces—such as technology, economics, politics, religion, law, gender and sexuality, history, and culture—that shape health and disease both locally and worldwide. We offer a BA, BS, certificate, and minor. Please see http://clas.uiowa.edu/global-health-studies to learn more about our program.
We are seeking candidates whose work is grounded in the study of global health, broadly defined. Areas of specialization are open, but the successful candidate should have a terminal degree in any global health related discipline—these can include but are not limited to Public Health, Sociology, History, Communications, Gender Studies, Health Sciences, Anthropology—by August 16, 2017.
Position responsibilities will include teaching 3 undergraduate courses per semester, including GHS:2000 Introduction to Global Health and other courses in the scholar's area of expertise, as well as some departmental service.
This is a 75% position that provides full health and dental benefits.
As per University policy, the initial appointment is for one academic year (August 2017-May 2018) renewable up to three years, with subsequent three-year appointments possible subject to satisfactory review. For more information about the University of Iowa’s policy for instructional faculty see https://provost.uiowa.edu/instructional-faculty-track-appointments.
Candidates should have terminal degree in a Global Health-related field in hand by date of appointment (August 16,2017).
The Division of Interdisciplinary Programs and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are strongly committed to diversity; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Education Requirements:
-Terminal degree in any global health related discipline—these can include but are not limited to Public Health, Sociology, History, Communications, Gender Studies, Health Sciences, Anthropology—by August 16, 2017.
-Candidate should also be qualified to teach foundational courses in Global Health.
Application Instructions:
To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching ability (eg. sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, etc.), to requisition number 71034 at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/. Please include the contact information of two professional references.
The review of applicants will begin on May 15, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.
Contact: |
To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching ability (eg. sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, etc.), to requisition number 71034 at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/. Please include the contact information of two professional references. |
Website: | http://clas.uiowa.edu/global-health-studies |
Primary Category: | Social Sciences |
Secondary Categories: | Health and Health Care Human Rights Public Health Women, Gender, and Sexuality |
Posting Date: | 05/11/2017 |
Closing Date | 06/07/2017 |