Visiting faculty ihp europe - traveling position
international honors europe program/sit study abroad
reports to: assistant dean
salary range: 50,000-60,000 eur gross (total pay for one year including two academic semesters, salary commensurate with experience)
anticipated start date: july 1, 2026
term of employment: 1 year
applicants must have a primary residence and the right to work in one of the following countries: portugal, spain, netherlands, switzerland, and italy.
program locations: portugal, netherlands, greece
overview
school for international training (sit) seeks a visiting faculty member to join an interdisciplinary team of faculty and staff leading ihp’s comparative public health program. Each semester term enrolls approximately 10-25 students from leading u.s. colleges and universities to engage in comparative, interdisciplinary exploration of public health and well‑being across three european countries. The visiting faculty travels with students to each location for the full duration of the semester. Students spend five weeks in each location and enroll in four 4‑credit classes taught from different country perspectives throughout the semester.
for compliance with local labor and employment laws, the visiting faculty will have a local employment contract through an affiliated local entity as determined by sit.
ihp europe comparative public health provides a comparative, interdisciplinary exploration of public health and well‑being across three european countries, grounded in the overarching goals of the european health union and the eu4health program. Students engage with core topics in epidemiology, infectious disease surveillance, determinants of health, and participate in field research, simulations, and visits to public health institutions.
responsibilities
* assist in the design and delivery of the program with sit staff, local partners, and collaborating faculty.
* teach project health: community engagement and ethical inquiry and one of the following courses, depending on area of expertise:
o comparative epidemiology: disease, data, and trends
o determinants of health
o infectious disease prevention and management
* facilitate student learning through briefings, debriefings, and processing of non‑lecture program.
* meet with program faculty and sit staff as needed.
* provide timely feedback on assignments.
* use canvas (lms) for student learning and assessment for all sit classes.
* participate in all program and class activities, including guest speakers, site visits, and non‑lecture programming.
* work with staff to resolve academic, administrative, or student affairs issues associated with the program.
* take appropriate measures to protect the health and safety of students in partnership with sit student health safety and wellbeing office and local staff.
* ensure all students traveling on official group flights/transportation are checked‑in and clear through immigration.
* serve as a resource person alongside in‑country student services for any student issues and reporting.
* collect all receipts for program expenses incurred and complete expense reports in a timely manner according to world learning financial policies and guidelines.
* other duties as assigned.
requirements
* terminal degree (phd or equivalent; all but dissertation considered) in public health, global health, health sciences, anthropology (health focus), sociology, or other field relevant to the program theme.
* experience teaching at the college level and a strong commitment to experiential and inclusive learning, including non‑didactic methods that promote critical thinking, field‑based research, discussion, and self‑reflection.
* experience living and working in europe, ideally in at least one of the program countries listed above (preferred).
* qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods research experience in a health‑related field.
* advanced study, scholarship, professional experience, and/or advocacy work adjacent to the program countries listed above (preferred).
* must already be authorized to work in the eu.
* fluency in english and a european language (preferred).
required behaviors
* ability and availability to travel and facilitate the students’ experience in different program locations.
* must meet the physical, emotional maturity, and mental health demands and possess personal qualities—patience, adaptability, collegiality, cross‑cultural competence, and organization—necessary for an intensive, team‑oriented study abroad program covering four countries in one semester.
* desire and ability to support and communicate with students throughout the study abroad experience, both inside and outside the classroom.
letter of interest
traveling with college‑aged students for an entire semester, guiding their learning and field research in cities and rural environments, as well as conducting classroom discussions and small‑group seminars, presents unique challenges and demands unique qualities of faculty members. Please consider this point carefully in your letter of interest, paying special attention to how you would handle the conceptual, pedagogical, intercultural, and interpersonal demands of this program. What in your academic background and work experience has prepared you to step into this role? What specifically interests you about this visiting faculty opportunity as opposed to a more traditional academic position?
benefits
travel insurance provided outside of home base and subject to plan terms.
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