External Lecturer – Public Health Emergencies and Health-Crisis Management – DIS Stockholm

DIS Stockholm is currently hiring one external faculty to co-teach the elective course Public Health Emergencies and Health-Crisis Management to highly motivated undergraduate students from North American universities who are spending a semester studying in Stockholm. The teaching position will begin in August for the 2024 fall semester. The course meets at DIS Stockholm Mondays and Thursdays from 10:05-11:25 and there are academic field studies scheduled on two Wednesdays during the semester.

Course description

Public health emergencies can happen all over the world, but long-term effects vary with the vulnerability of the affected communities. Through case studies and scenario-based classroom discussions, students will become familiar with the disaster-development continuum of preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation, and the core concepts of pandemics and epidemics. Furthermore, students will investigate the global rise of non-communicable diseases growing to epidemic proportions and the future health impacts of our changing climate.

Read more about the course here

Why teach at DIS? 

• Work in an international, informal and enthusiastic environment with an emphasis on cross-cultural understanding, teamwork, innovation, and adaptability
• Develop interactive and experiential teaching skills and teaching experience in English
• Impact American students/upcoming professionals by sharing Scandinavian heritage and best practices
• Expand professional networks in Scandinavia and in the U.S.

Tasks

• Prepare and facilitate teaching and experiential learning activities 
• Evaluate, grade, and provide feedback on students’ work throughout the semester
• Plan and lead academic visits throughout Stockholm

Relevant skills and knowledge

The ideal candidate has solid experience on course topics and is well-versed in the field both academically and practically. In addition, you have: 

• Relevant educational background (MSc. in Public Health, MD, PhD-degree, epidemiologist or similar) 
• Relevant work experience from government institution, research institution, NGO etc. 
• Experience or interest in working with health-crisis management, infectious or non-communicable disease epidemiology, disaster management, climate change and health-effects or related areas
• Written and oral proficiency in English
• Willingness to engage academically and socially with the students
• Experience in or willingness to create a structured and interactive learning environment
• Openness to pedagogical support from DIS 
• Ability to be legally employed in Sweden (this position does not come with a work visa)

Teaching Requirements

The course meets at DIS on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:05-11:25. The total course load includes 23 80-minute sessions and two half-day Field Studies for the semester, plus grading and feedback. This load will be shared 50/50 with a co-teacher, so each co-teacher would teach 1 day a week on average.

As this is a part-time teaching position; faculty are able to continue other work while teaching. 

Start Date

Training, onboarding, and course preparation will begin upon hiring. Teaching begins Thursday, August 22, 2024.

Teaching at DIS

Teaching at DIS requires creativity and flexibility. Faculty prioritize bringing course material to life through interactive and experiential learning, and are communicative and engaged with their students. In addition, teaching at DIS involves leading student Field Studies in the Stockholm region, student assessment, grading, and feedback.

Students are typically in their third year of university. Courses are all taught in English.

Pedagogical support, training, and mentorship is available at DIS through the Learning Lab and experienced faculty; faculty are encouraged to collaborate with academic support staff in various professional development opportunities. 

DIS Work Values & Styles

• Cross-cultural learning
• Independence and initiative
• Communication
• Creativity in the classroom
• Professional development and relationship-building 
• Friendly work environment
• High-quality support & resources for faculty 
• Collaborative co-working spaces and environment

Application Process

Using the link below, please submit your CV and application letter in English as soon as possible and no later than April 29, 2024. For further information, please contact Louise Iversen at lbi@dis.dk or +45 3057 6933.