External Teaching Professional, Global Health, School of Public Health, Boston University

External Teaching Professional, Global Health, School of Public Health, Boston University

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Boston University is an Association of American Universities institution with a rich tradition of inclusion and social justice.

The School of Public Health takes the University’s commitment even further with its own detailed plan for fostering a diverse and inclusive community.

Founded in 1976, BUSPH ranks as the sixth leading public health school in the country, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings.

We offer master's- and doctoral-level education in public health along with post-doctoral training. With over 300 faculty in six departments, the School conducts policy-changing public health research, with the mission of improving the health of populations, especially the underserved, locally and globally.

The Department of Global Health of the Boston University School of Public Health conducts research and evaluation, teaches, and engages in public health practice in low-and middle-income countries around the world.

Department Faculty lead 6 Boston University School of Public Health certificates for the MPH degree, and participate in 8 global NGOs, World Health Organization Guidelines Committees, and many other international organizations.

We have expertise in a wide range of disciplines including adult and pediatric medicine, data science, demography, epidemiology, health economics, health systems strengthening, and pharmaceutical policy.

We focus on Infectious Diseases (HIV / AIDS, Respiratory Infections, Tuberculosis (TB) and emerging infectious diseases), Maternal and Child Health, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and more recently on Mental Health and the Impact of Climate Change on Global Health.

The GH department is looking for a qualified external instructor to teach GH 773 Financial Management for Health Programs.

Health care managers must be prepared to talk about financial issues, analyze and interpret data, and make decisions using financial information.

This course develops competencies in cost analysis, pricing, budgeting, and reading financial reports in international health settings where financial systems are weak and data not easily available.

In addition to using principles of differential and full cost analysis, students gain skills in breakeven analysis and calculating mark-ups.

Examples are drawn from hospitals, clinics, and revolving drug funds from developing countries.

Effective Date : Spring 2025 semester, open to until filled. Candidates must be USA citizens and must be able to teach all classes in person on the BU Medical Campus.

Required Skills

Requirements :

• At least five years of experience in public health.
• Master's or doctorate in public health or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• College-level teaching experience preferred.
• Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.

To be considered for this position, do not apply via the BU Careers portal but instead email Patrick DeCoste () with course title in the email subject along with the following, separate attachments (using file name : LastName Cover Letter or CV) :

• Resume / CV, along with references
• Cover Letter

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status.

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Location Position Type Salary GradeCompetitive

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