Part-time Lecturer- Public Health Lecturer Thesis I: Practice & Integrative Learning Experiences
New York University
| NYU Buenos Aires is seeking a local part-time lecturer to teach the course, Thesis I: Practice and Integrative Learning Experiences for graduate students in NYU's College of Global Public Health enrolled in the Cross-Continental MPH program for the Fall 2019 semester. The course will run once a week for 2 hours 15 minutes for 13 weeks (9/2 - 12/5; Fall Break 10/15-10/21; Exam week of 12/9). The lecturing role includes all preparation, delivery, and grading (some administrative assistance is available to support the preparation of course materials). Courses are to be intellectually challenging in content, and rigorous student assessment is required. Course Description This course (part of a two-semester series; Thesis I and Thesis II) introduces the thesis as the culminating activity for MPH candidates in the Biostatistics (BIOS), Epidemiology (EPI), and Social and Behavioral Science (SBS) concentrations. The thesis is intended to reflect the training students have received in the MPH program and demonstrate their ability to integrate, synthesize, and apply the knowledge and skills from coursework and applied practice experiences to a real world public health problem or issue that is relevant to their major field of interest. The first semester course, Thesis I,provides students with the knowledge and skills to develop and refine a research question,critically assess and synthesize the literature relevant to the topic of interest, and formulate a project plan, including a methodological approach, resulting in a thesis proposal. For further course content information, please review the sample syllabus. About NYU and NYU Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires is the only NYU's global study-away site in Latin America and provides NYU students with the opportunity to spend a semester studying in Buenos Aires while earning credits towards their degree. The program is fully integrated into NYU's curriculum and designed for undergraduate students in degree programs across the disciplines who want to earn credit in their major – such as Art History, Spanish, Politics & International Relations, Global Liberal Studies, Economics, Public Health, and more – while having a transformative experience abroad. Courses are offered in English or Spanish, depending on the sponsoring academic unit. Most seminars and lectures take place at the academic center located in Recoleta neighborhood. The program size is 55 to 80 students per semester. Please visit NYU Buenos Aires if you would like to learn more about our program.
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All applications must be made online through NYU's Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/60607. If you are new to using Interfolio Faculty Search you may find the following guide useful: Job Applicant's Guide to Interfolio Faculty Search. Applications must include (1) an updated CV, (2) a letter of interest, and (3) three final end-of-semester student course evaluations (summary sheets are preferred to individual student comment forms). In the letter, please highlight any relevant experience you have in teaching and/or research relevant for the course and a proposed course description. Applications will be reviewed jointly by NYU Buenos Aires and NYU New York. Terms and conditions will be discussed with the successful applicant. The salary will be based on equivalent and appropriate rates for the course. Please direct any inquiries to Julia Tomasini, NYUBA Assistant Director for Academic Programs, at jt145@nyu.edu. New York University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr
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