Teaching Assistant for Epidemiology

Leiden University College is hiring a part-time Teaching Assistant for Global Public Health within a Liberal Arts and Sciences program. Responsibilities include developing learning materials, helping students connect neuroscience and epidemiology, and managing virtual classroom interactions. A Master's in Neuroscience and a background in Global Health are required, along with experience in virtual student engagement and classroom media management.

• The TA will work closely with the course instructor to develop engaging, interactive learning materials for in-person and virtual teaching.
• Responsibilities include preparing course resources which include syllabi and weekly lecture material, helping students connect neuroscience, epidemiology, and other core areas of global public health.
• The TA will also manage virtual connections to foster an inclusive and participatory classroom.
• Some administration to ensure students have access to materials will also be required.
• At times, the TA can lead lectures based on topic and level of comfort.
• preparing course resources
• helping students connect neuroscience, epidemiology, and other core areas of global public health
• managing virtual connections
• administration for online students

• In this team, we are looking for someone who support development of curriculum at the intersection of neuroscience and Global Health.
• Candidates should have experience working virtually with students and be confident setting up and managing classroom media, including video-conferencing platforms and digital learning tools.
• Excellent organisational, communication, teamwork skills are essential as is the ability to translate complex concepts into accessible learning activities.
• This position is a good fit for you if you recognise yourself in the following:
• Background in Global Health
• Ability to think in an interdisciplinary manner
• Familiarity with teaching and learning in a small scale Liberal Arts and Sciences program
• Ability to work in both a team and independently as needed for the task
• Excellent organisational, communication, teamwork skills

• This is a part-time (0,2 FTE) and temporary position for one semester (five months) in the first half of 2027. You can count on an enjoyable job within the socially relevant world of education and research.