Part Time Lecturer - Epidemiology for Global Health

Part Time Lecturer - Epidemiology for Global Health
New York University: NYU - Global: NYU Tel Aviv
Location
Tel Aviv
Open Date

Sep 20, 2022

Description

NYU Tel Aviv is seeking a part-time lecturer to teach a course on Epidemiology for Global Health, under the sponsorship of New York University's School of Global Public Health. The course would be taught in the Spring 2023 semester (January 24-May 16, 2023).  For further course content information, please review this sample syllabus .

 Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and illness in human populations and the application of this study to control health problems. The purpose of this course is to introduce undergraduate students to the basic principles and methods of epidemiology in a global context and to demonstrate their applicability in the field of public health. Topics covered in this course include history, background and different perspectives of epidemiology, measures of disease frequency; measures of association; epidemiologic study designs; public health surveillance; outbreak investigations; assessment of causality; and relationship between epidemiology and public health policies. In addition, students will develop the necessary skills to critically read, interpret and assess health information from published epidemiological studies and mass media sources. 

About NYU and NYU Tel Aviv

Founded in 1831, New York University is the largest private university in the United States. The University has degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai and operates 11 global academic centers and research programs in more than 25 countries. NYU Tel Aviv is an undergraduate study away program of exceptional quality with teaching strengths across a number of academic clusters, including hebrew and judaic studies; middle eastern and islamic studies; business and innovation; biology and chemistry; and social science. Our faculty, drawn from local universities, has an excellent record in teaching and research. NYU Tel Aviv’s academic center is located at 17 Brandeis Street in Tel Aviv, just a few minutes walk from HaYarkon Park. For more information, please visit our website .

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should hold a PhD in Public Health or related field, with a specialization in Epidemiology preferred, though not required, as well as experience teaching. A strong record of research is also preferred though not required. Candidates who have experience in teaching within an American or international university system to a diverse English speaking undergraduate student body are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those who have a minimum of 2-3 years' experience teaching at the university level in English. Applicants are required to have a legal right to work in Israel.

Application Instructions

All applications must be made online through Interfolio By Committee at http://apply.interfolio.com/113130. If you are new to using Interfolio Faculty Search, you may find the Job Applicant's Guide to Interfolio Faculty Search  useful. 

Applications in the form of a current C.V., a letter of interest, a sample syllabus, and student course evaluations (if available) should be submitted online to Interfolio no later than November 1, 2022.  We regret that we are unable to notify unsuccessful candidates.

NYU Tel Aviv is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from under-represented individuals in the profession, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, and gender and sexual identity. NYU Tel Aviv affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach.  

Application Process
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Description

NYU Tel Aviv is seeking a part-time lecturer to teach a course on Epidemiology for Global Health, under the sponsorship of New York University's School of Global Public Health. The course would be taught in the Spring 2023 semester (January 24-May 16, 2023).  For further course content information, please review this sample syllabus .

 Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and illness in human populations and the application of this study to control health problems. The purpose of this course is to introduce undergraduate students to the basic principles and methods of epidemiology in a global context and to demonstrate their applicability in the field of public health. Topics covered in this course include history, background and different perspectives of epidemiology, measures of disease frequency; measures of association; epidemiologic study designs; public health surveillance; outbreak investigations; assessment of causality; and relationship between epidemiology and public health policies. In addition, students will develop the necessary skills to critically read, interpret and assess health information from published epidemiological studies and mass media sources. 

About NYU and NYU Tel Aviv

Founded in 1831, New York University is the largest private university in the United States. The University has degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai and operates 11 global academic centers and research programs in more than 25 countries. NYU Tel Aviv is an undergraduate study away program of exceptional quality with teaching strengths across a number of academic clusters, including hebrew and judaic studies; middle eastern and islamic studies; business and innovation; biology and chemistry; and social science. Our faculty, drawn from local universities, has an excellent record in teaching and research. NYU Tel Aviv’s academic center is located at 17 Brandeis Street in Tel Aviv, just a few minutes walk from HaYarkon Park. For more information, please visit our website .