Boston University Global Programmes – Study Abroad
Study Abroad, a division of Boston University Global Programs, is responsible for developing and providing opportunities for undergraduate study around the world. BU Study Abroad offers students from Boston University and over 100 other colleges and universities 200+ programs, 30+ cities, and 20+ countries. Boston University was one of the first universities in the United States to send students abroad, and the first university to offer study abroad internship opportunities on several continents. The range of subjects covered includes Advertising and PR, Computer Science, Economics & Finance, Film, Radio, Journalism, Mathematics and Statistics and Psychology and Health Sciences.
Mission Statement
The mission of Boston University Study Abroad is to offer excellent, innovative, and diverse cross-cultural learning experiences for all students. Our study abroad programs cultivate the intellectual, professional, and personal qualities necessary for success in an increasingly interconnected world.
Role Outline
Boston University Study Abroad London is seeking a lecturer to redesign and teach an elective course in Epidemiology as part of our Fall 2026 London Internship Programme for American study abroad students.
The new Lecturer will be required to adapt the existing Sargent College course, Epidemiology 1, currently offered in Boston, for delivery in London. Preparatory work will be undertaken during Spring 2026, ahead of the first delivery in Fall 2026.
The Epidemiology course will run in both Fall and Spring semesters from Fall 2026 onwards.
Fall 2026 teaching is due to commence from the week commencing 12th October. The course will be delivered in a 9-week pattern on Mondays or Fridays (AM or PM), amounting to 40 classroom contact hours across ten sessions in total, plus final exam coverage for the course, which will conclude on Friday 11th December.
This is a temporary appointment with the potential to be renewed.
See https://www.bu.edu/abroad/degree-program/london-internship-psychology-health-sciences/ for details on BU Study Abroad London.
Epidemiology 1:
This course examines the distribution of health and diseases across the population, and the factors that impact health. Which group of people is more likely to experience a heart attack or develop diabetes? Do our level of education, race or income impact our health and our life expectancy? This course studies how we approach understanding disease distribution within the population. Through in class presentations, real world examples, exercises and discussions students become proficient in research methods, disease screening, and infectious disease outbreak investigation.
Required Skills
The successful candidate will be a highly skilled, confident, and accomplished lecturer in Epidemiology, with a proven track record in innovative, student-centred pedagogy. A PhD in a relevant discipline is required. Applicants should possess excellent cross-cultural communication skills and a strong record of undergraduate teaching, ideally with experience supporting international or Study Abroad students.
To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter via the 'Apply' button above (E:recruitment@bu-london.co.uk). Your letter must explain concisely your suitability for the role in terms of your teaching expertise and industry experience.
Review of applications will begin immediately, with a closing date of Wednesday 4th February at 9am. Initial interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing Monday 9th February.
Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Boston University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
A competitive fee is paid per course taught.
