Teaching Coordinator MSc Modelling for Global Health

We are seeking to appoint a promising Teaching Coordinator to help support the
MSc in Modelling for Global Health at The Nuffield Department of Medicine. Our
vision is to train a new generation of modellers with cutting edge multi-
disciplinary skills to support developing global health systems at sub-
national, national and international levels.





The course will act as a pipeline for talented individuals to enter multiple
sectors with an unparalleled combination of quantitative skills built around a
global health impact paradigm. You will play a key role in developing and
teaching course material related to A-level maths and basic/advanced
mathematical infectious disease modelling. You will support students to
develop required familiarity and fluency in maths and mathematical modelling,
through teaching, materials and practical sessions.





You will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and facilitating the
mathematics and infectious disease modelling training elements for the MSc
Modelling for Global Health. You will lecture, tutor and supervise
postgraduate students and also the first contact for student matters relating
to coursework and performance. You will participate in the MGH admissions
process and in the gathering and analysis of feedback from students,
colleagues, and examiners. You will also be responsible for
leading/coordinating all the formative technical practical sessions related to
mathematics and infectious disease modelling.





Reviewing and implementing all elements of the MSc proposal document referring
to mathematics and infectious disease modelling training (formal modules and
drop-in sessions), online teaching materials, formative and summative
assessments.





It is essential that you hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) in
a topic related to global health modelling. You will have experience with
developing and delivering teaching and online teaching. A publication record
of working with interdisciplinary research, an interest in modelling for
global health is essential. You will also have the ability to work
independently to achieve agreed goals and to encourage and develop productive
collaborations.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection
criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.





This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 3 years in the
first instance and is funded by the Department. The post will be based at
Stoke House, Headington, Oxford where the teaching takes place.





If you want to know more about the position, please contact Ricardo Aguas (MSc
Modelling for Global Health Programme Director) on ricardo.aguas@ndm.ox.ac.uk.





Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday 6 November 2023 will be
considered. Interviews will take place soon thereafter. Please quote
**168647** on all correspondence.