Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

As a growing School of Public Health at one of the nation’s leading research universities, we are well-positioned to advance and translate public health knowledge to improve health and well-being. Our students, faculty, staff and community partners are driven by a passion to break down the barriers that keep individuals, families, communities and populations from attaining optimum health and wellness. We value diversity and strive for inclusion in all we do, uplifting people and communities who have experienced historic and ongoing oppression. Through our education, research and community-based work, we are committed to finding new and better ways to promote health, prevent disease and prolong active, happy and high-quality lives. The School’s mission is “to promote and protect the health and wellbeing of the diverse communities throughout Maryland, the nation and the world through leadership and collaboration in interdisciplinary education, research, practice, and public policy.” This position will serve alongside a diverse leadership team and contribute to fulfilling our shared campus, school and department missions

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The University of Maryland, School of Public Health (SPH) is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative individual for the position of Lecturer (professional-track) for our new Global Health Undergraduate Program. The program is housed in the Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health (MIAEH) which is currently transitioning into a new department comprising programs in global, environmental, and occupational health. Students in this new interdisciplinary Global Health major will take courses in core public health disciplines, as well as languages, social sciences, and life sciences, and will be required to engage in experiential learning.

The position primarily involves teaching undergraduate courses along with carrying out departmental-related duties/service. The successful candidate will bring expertise in any global health subdiscipline (e.g., water, sanitation and hygiene; climate change and health; maternal and child health; food safety and security; poverty; transboundary air and water pollution; social determinants of health; environmental justice; non-communicable diseases; pandemic preparedness, etc.).

The successful candidate will teach introductory courses in the new Global Health Undergraduate Program expected to launch in Fall of 2024. The typical course load will be five to six courses per academic year. In addition to teaching, responsibilities may include: developing course syllabi for the new program; attending and participating in program planning meetings; assisting the Global Health Undergraduate Director and Assistant Director with day-to-day operations; participating in program assessment and evaluation; assisting with the revision of syllabi and curriculum revisions; and serving on departmental, school and campus committees.

Experience:

Salary and appointment date:
This will be a 9-month, renewable professional-track position at the rank of Lecturer, with promotion potential to Senior Lecturer over time. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. There may be opportunities to earn a summer salary through teaching and/or course development. The University of Maryland offers a comprehensive benefits package. Appointment ideally begins in Spring 2024.

Application:
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