Teaching Assistants for the Health Policy and Political Economy (HPPE) Course

MedStar Health; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading institution dedicated to global health equity seeks a Part-Time Teaching Assistant for Health Policy and Political Economy. This role involves grading, managing online content, and supporting course delivery, ideal for those with a background in public health and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a TA for undergraduate or graduate students.
• Completed coursework focused in Health Policy and Global Health.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Health Policy and Political Economy course.
• Grading student assessments, essays, reports, tests, and exams.
• Drafting and editing teaching and learning materials.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing skills

Interpersonal skills

Interest in social justice

Education

Master of Science in Global Health Delivery

Master in Public Health

Tools

Canvas system

Job description

Description

Title: Part-Time UGHE Teaching Assistant for Health Policy and Political Economy

Reports to: Director, IGH

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

Location: Remote

Organizational Profile

University of Global Health Equity (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 with the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD). Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system. UGHE also offers its model for health care delivery through a portfolio of customized Executive Education certificate courses to develop professionals using critical competencies central to strengthening health care delivery systems.

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 in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality healthcare to some of the world's most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima-PIH's sister organization-and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Position Overview

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is seeking a Part-Time Teaching Assistant (TA) to facilitate the delivery of the Health Policy and Political Economy course. The course will be offered throughout the year. The TA will provide support through grading, managing online course content, and collating, drafting and editing materials as needed. The expected engagement is approximately 40 hours per month.

Responsibilities

The Teaching Assistant will commit to:

• Working closely with the Course Instructors and Course Coordinator to deliver the Health Policy and Political Economy (HPPE) course
• Grading student assessments, essays, reports, tests, and exams
• Drafting and editing teaching and learning materials for the HPPE course
• Responding promptly to student and administrative requests during the employment term.
• Adhering to the UGHE Code of Conduct:

UGHE aims to foster an environment in which all members work productively and equitably in pursuit of academic, professional, and personal excellence. The community supports expression, inquiry, intellectual honesty, respect for the dignity and diversity of others, and openness to constructive change. The community will be tolerant and supportive, characterized by civility and consideration for others. All community behavior must be in accordance with Rwandan law.

• Adhering to the UGHE Honor Code:

As members of the UGHE academic community, we are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, we make common cause with those in need, we listen to learn from others, and we operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity.

Experience and Qualifications

• Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD), Master in Public Health, Health Policy and Financing, Health Economics
• Completed coursework focused in Health Policy, Global Health, health disparities, Health Financing
• Experience serving as a TA for undergraduate or graduate students, particularly in courses that emphasize policy analysis, active learning approaches, including team-based learning and problem-based learning
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Reliable and flexible, available up to 30-40 hours a month
• Familiarity with online learning platforms, preference for the Canvas system
• Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries
• Interest in social justice strongly desirable