Part-Time Faculty Position, Wellbeing
This position is no longer open.
Department: Liberal Education
Deadline for applications: June 30, 2023 at 15:00 (Beirut Time)
Start Date: Fall 2023
The School of Arts and Sciences at the Lebanese American University is launching the new Liberal Arts and Science Curriculum. The Curriculum is innovative in its pedagogic approach and its intellectual foci. It consists of several pillars that engage students in
A) learning about topical issues and becoming Change Makers;
B) acquiring technical knowledge that will allow them to compete in an increasingly complex professional environment of Digital Cultures, and
C) engaging in High Impact Experiences to become global citizens and stewards of the world they inhabit.
For this round of recruitment, we are focusing on pillar A) Change Makers. We invite qualified candidates to apply for a Part-Time teaching position in the Department of Liberal Education to deliver a course on Wellbeing to be offered to undergraduate students from the various schools. The course has been designed to allow students to
- Define public health, and its unique contributions to the wellbeing of the public
- List the major determinants of health and reflect on health inequalities in various socio-political contexts including instability
- Identify potential psychological and socio-economic stressors and their impact on the wellbeing of individuals and their families
- Reflect on protective factors promoting wellbeing such as social support, spirituality and resilience
- Describe coping mechanisms enhancing wellbeing and mental health following stressful events
Applicants must possess the following essential qualifications:
- A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Nursing, Public Health or a related field with an emphasis on Wellbeing
- Good theoretical knowledge of the determinants of wellbeing and associated risk-factors as well as protective factors.
- Knowledge and/or experience of the physical, mental, social and economic impact of wellbeing at the individual and community levels.
- A minimum of two years of undergraduate teaching experience
- Evidence of using innovative teaching methods with non-specialized audiences
- A deep understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the UN.
- Good written and oral English communication.
- Good organizational skills and ability to work in a team-based environment.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience using Blackboard
- Experience delivering Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
Application Process:
- Prospective candidates should apply electronically by sending their updated CV (including two references) and a letter of interest in the position and potential creative contribution to this course. Candidates should also complete an application form available at http://www.lau.edu.lb/employment/docs/standard-application-due-diligence-PT.pdf
- Submit your application via e-mail to libed@lau.edu.lb
- All applications will be acknowledged by the Department of Liberal Education.
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview and may be requested to deliver a short presentation to a panel.
Candidates must refer to the position as “PT Wellbeing”, in the subject line of the email.