Description
Position Title: Lecturer, Humanities and Social Sciences
Reports to: Head of Humanities and Social Sciences
Location: Butaro, Rwanda
Position Overview
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) seeks a motivated and dynamic Lecturer in Humanities and Social Sciences to contribute to the delivery of interdisciplinary education that supports global health equity. The Foundations of Global Health Equity phase for our medical program provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, challenges, and strategies for achieving equitable health outcomes worldwide. It covers key courses such as history of health in Africa, anthropology, critical thinking and reasoning, introduction to psychology, introduction to sociology, health economics social and languages. This phase equips learners with the knowledge and skills to critically analyze health disparities and develop solutions that promote fairness and inclusivity in healthcare access and delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, research, and community engagement, emphasizing the intersection of the humanities, social sciences, and public health. The post holder will have a deep commitment to excellence in teaching and a broad and foundational knowledge of one or several humanities and social science disciplines.
Responsibilities
Teaching (70%)
- Support the design and delivery of the โFoundations of Global Health Equityโ modules of the MBBS/MGHD curriculum, and the organization of course materials on the UGHE Learning Management System (Canvas).
- Deliver interactive and engaging lectures, seminars, and tutorials in collaboration with course directors and senior faculty.
- Collaborate with faculty to design and update course content, ensuring alignment with UGHEโs mission and goals.
- Develop and deliver assessments, provide feedback, and support students in their academic progress.
- Contribute to teaching in other academic programs at UGHE.
- Support the professional training programs offered by the Center for Global Health Leadership.
Research (20%)
- Support the departmentโs research in areas related to the humanities, social sciences, and global health equity in Rwanda and internationally.
- Co-supervise student research projects in collaboration with senior faculty.
- Support the writing and submission of research funding applications.
- Support the writing and submission of research articles and other scholarly activities.
- Contribute to the development of the universityโs research agenda and priorities.
Other administrative responsibilities (10%)
- Participate in outreach activities to integrate humanities and social sciences into public health practice in the community.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives addressing health equity challenges.
- Attend departmental meetings and contribute to program planning and evaluation.
- Assist with organizing academic events, workshops, or conferences.
- Support the departmentโs partnerships and engage with UGHE partnering institutions more broadly.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Masterโs degree in Humanities or Social Sciences (e.g., Sociology, Psychology Anthropology, History, Economics, Philosophy).
- Demonstrated interest or experience in global health, health equity, or interdisciplinary education.
- Evidence of teaching or tutoring and student mentoring experience at the university level.
- Experience working in diverse, international, or low-resource settings.
- Track record of excellence in teaching and a passion for learning new teaching methods.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Commitment to UGHEโs mission of health equity and social justice.
- Fluency in English.
Desirable:
- Enrolment in a PhD program in a relevant Humanities and Social Science discipline.
- Track record of peer-reviewed publications and/or conference presentations.
- Teaching experience in higher education and some experience in curriculum development.
- Expertise and/or teaching experience in Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, History, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Philosophy.
- Fluency in French and/or Kinyarwanda would be an asset.
How to Apply
Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the โAdditional Filesโ tab on the application page.
University of Global Health Equity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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 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 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 worldโs most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu BuzimaโPIHโs sister organizationโand 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.
Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:
- Fluency in English.
- Commitment to UGHEโs mission of health equity and social justice.