DescriptionTitle:Part-Time UGHE Teaching Assistant for One HealthDates:January 19 – May 15, 2026Reports to:Chair, Center for One HealthProgram:Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD), One Health OptionLocation:remote, 40 hours/monthPosition OverviewThe University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is seeking a Part-Time Teaching Assistant (TA) to support the MGHD One Health courses. The TA will play a central role to supporting the success of One Health students at UGHE by ensuring timely feedback, academic mentorship, and high-quality course delivery. The TA will focus primarily on grading all assignments across the One Health modules, hosting office hours for student support, and assisting with course administration. The expected engagement is approximately 10 hours per week (max. 40 hours a month).ResponsibilitiesThe Teaching Assistant will commit to:Grading all student assignments across the One Health modules, including quizzes, essays, reports, and examsHosting regular office hours to answer student questions and provide academic supportManaging online course content, including organizing and posting materials provided by course instructorsCollating, drafting, and editing teaching materials as requested by course instructorsResponding promptly to student and administrative requests during the employment termExperience and QualificationsMaster of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD), One Health preferredCompleted coursework focused in global health, equity/health disparities or public healthExperience serving as a TA for undergraduate or graduate students, particularly in courses that emphasize critical thinking, experiential learning, and active learning approaches, including team-based learning and problem-based learningExcellent writing and editing skillsReliable and flexible, available up to 10 hours a weekFamiliarity with online learning platforms, preference for the Canvas systemExemplary interpersonal skills; ability to effectively collaborate with culturally diverse staff across departments and countriesInterest in social justice strongly desirableHow to ApplyApplicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ 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 ProfileUGHE 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 world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and 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:At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff, and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy.UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
