Lecturer in Global Public Health

Lecturer in Global Public Health

Department: Global Public Health Program, Harpur College
Locations: Binghamton, NY
Posted: Oct 2, 2026
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Full-time

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

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Job Description:

The Global Public Health program in Harpur College at Binghamton University invites applications for a full-time lecturer position (non-tenure track) for a term of one year with the possibility of renewal up to three years. Candidates must have a methodological background in epidemiology and biostatistics, effective oral and written communication skills, an interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. Candidates are required to have a PhD in epidemiology or similar field (public health/global health). The lecturer will be part of the core faculty in the Global Public Health program, and the primary responsibilities will involve teaching and mentoring. The teaching load is three courses per semester.

The successful candidate will teach across multiple Global Public Health topics, including GPH core and capstone courses as well as courses in the selected candidate's area of expertise relating to Global Public Health. In the capstone courses, the lecturer will mentor students working collaboratively on original research projects. Demonstrated excellence in teaching courses in global health and/or related fields at the undergraduate level is desirable, as well as demonstrated track record of involving undergraduate students in research.

The Global Public Health Program seeks to build on its commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in research and teaching, The successful candidate will be prepared to contribute to this mission.

Duties:

• Teach a 3/3 course load
• Mentoring students

Requirements:

Required qualifications:

• PhD in Epidemiology or Biostatistics or a related field by August 16, 2027
• Experience in undergraduate teaching
• Experience in student mentoring
• Demonstrated history of student engagement in research

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's in global public health, health education and promotion or public health
• Expertise in spatial and/or chronic disease epidemiology

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

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Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Application Instructions:

To apply, submit the following documents via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=205435

• CV
• Cover letter
• Teaching Statement - indicate the field(s) you can teach, your experience as a teacher, and your approach to fostering a diverse and inclusive classroom.
• Teaching Evaluations: Most recent teaching evaluations, if available.
• Names and contact information for three references, from whom letters will be sought at a later stage in the selection process. At least one of these references should be able to comment on your teaching.

Applications submitted by November 16th, 2026 will receive full consideration. Materials will be considered until the position is filled.