Teaching Assistant for Evidence-Based Global Health Delivery (EBGHD)

Partners In Health; United States; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Partners In Health is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant for the Evidence-Based Global Health Delivery course. This role requires supporting MGHD students through grading, maintaining course materials, and developing instructional resources while fostering a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Global Health Delivery, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related field.
• Graduate-level training in study design or critical appraisal.
• Previous experience as a teaching assistant or instructor.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly learning activities with course instructors.
• Grade student assignments and provide feedback.
• Organize and refine instructional materials.

Skills

Academic writing

Editing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Global Health Delivery, Epidemiology, or related field

Job description

Description

Title: Teaching Assistant for Evidence-Based Global Health Delivery (EBGHD)

Reports to: Director, Institute of Global Health

Program: Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD)

Location: Remote

Job Type: Part-time

Duration: August 2025 - January 2026

Position Overview

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is recruiting a part-time Teaching Assistant (TA) to support the Evidence-Based Global Health Delivery (EBGHD) course offered to MGHD students from August 2025 to January 2026. Working roughly ten hours per week, the TA will grade assessments, maintain the Canvas site, and help craft learning resources that teach students how to locate, appraise, and apply the best available evidence to real-world global-health challenges.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with course instructors and the course coordinator to facilitate weekly learning activities.

Grade student assignments, quizzes, and exams, offering timely, constructive feedback.

Organize, draft, and refine instructional materials and assessment guidelines.

Respond promptly and professionally to student and administrative queries during the course period.

Uphold UGHE's Code of Conduct and Honor Code, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment.

Experience and Qualifications

Master's degree in Global Health Delivery (MGHD), Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a closely related field emphasizing evidence-based practice.

Graduate-level training in study design, critical appraisal, or implementation research.

Previous experience as a teaching assistant or instructor in courses that incorporate active learning strategies.

Excellent academic writing, editing, and communication skills.

Reliability and flexibility, with availability of roughly ten hours per week across different time zones.

Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Demonstrated commitment to social justice and to advancing equitable health outcomes through the rigorous use of evidence.

How to Apply

Please submit (1) a current curriculum vitae, (2) an undergraduate degree certificate, and (3) a cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience.

Organizational Profile

UGHE is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015. Through an academic experience rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive systemic changes to the health system.

UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors worldwide, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality healthcare to marginalized communities. In Rwanda, PIH's sister organization Inshuti Mu Buzima and government partners have driven innovation for a decade.

Members of the UGHE community are committed to social justice, listening and learning from others, and operating with honesty and humility, upholding academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. UGHE seeks individuals committed to these values.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment:

UGHE is committed to ensuring dignity and respect for all, including community members, students, staff, and visitors, and to protecting from abuse and harassment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken as per UGHE policy. Applicants' previous employers will be contacted regarding any findings of misconduct. By applying, applicants agree to these procedures.