Lecturer in Global Public Health
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Faculty
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Department:: Global Public Health
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Jan 31, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 1636
Position ID:: 172233

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

Job Description:

The Global Public Health program in Harpur College at Binghamton University invites applications for a full-time lecturer position (non-tenure track) for a term of up to three years with the possibility of renewal. The lecturer will be part of the core faculty in the undergraduate Global Public Health program and primary responsibilities will involve both teaching and advising. The teaching load will be the equivalent of 3/3, with up to 1 course each semester being substituted with student advising and program assessment.

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach across multiple Global Public Health topics, including GPH core and capstone courses as well as courses in the selected candidate's area of expertise relating to Global Public Health. In the capstone courses, the lecturer will mentor students working collaboratively on original research projects. We especially welcome applications from candidates whose research focuses on sociocultural studies of medicine, medical practice and public health. Demonstrated excellence in teaching courses in global health and/or related fields at the undergraduate level is also desirable, as is an interest in involving undergraduate students in research.

The Global Public Health Program seeks to build on its commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in research and teaching, The successful candidate will be prepared to contribute to this mission.

Requirements:

Applicants should hold a PhD in global health, or a related field, by the start of this appointment. The successful candidate will also have teaching experience, with experience in teaching global public health, or related field, and the ability to teach historical and contemporary issues in global public health strongly preferred.

Additional Information:

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

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Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit to Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=172233 the following materials:

• C.V.
• Cover letter
• Teaching Statement - indicate the field(s) you can teach, your experience as a teacher, and your approach to fostering a diverse and inclusive classroom.
• Teaching Evaluations: Most recent teaching evaluations, if available.
• Names and contact information for 3 references, from whom letters will be sought at a later stage in the selection process. At least one of these references should be able to comment on your teaching.

Applications received by March 11 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.