Job Description

At the Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, a position as part-time lecturer in “Global Health Stay in Nepal” is available from 1 October 2026.

The position is offered for a period of 3 years with the possibility of extension. The position is allocated at 295 hours.

Responsibilities

As a part-time lecturer for Global Health Stay in Nepal, we expect you to:

• Planning, coordinating, and delivering a two-week, field-based Global Health course in Nepal (conducted biannually).
• Serving as the on-site academic lead and course coordinator in Nepal, including organizing and facilitating field visits to relevant global and local healthcare institutions.
• Providing academic and practical support to SDU students enrolled in the Global Health Stay in Nepal, including guidance related to course activities, internships, and clinical placements.
• Assessing student performance, including participation in examinations for Global Health Stay in Nepal.
• Co-supervising master’s theses in Global Health, Medicine, or Public Health, as relevant to the programme.

Qualifications

We expect that you:

• A candidate holding a PhD degree in Global Health or a closely related field will be preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of the Nepalese context, including health systems and societal structures, combined with familiarity with the Danish higher education system.
• Teaching experience within higher education in Denmark (preferred).
• Preferably fluency in Nepali and English (spoken and written).
• A strong professional and institutional network in Nepal that supports field-based teaching and learning activities.
• High flexibility and adaptability, particularly in relation to field-based teaching, cross-cultural collaboration, and changing local conditions.
• Strong organisational, coordination, and communication skills in an international and interdisciplinary academic environment.

The working language is English; you must be proficient in both written and spoken language.

About the Centre for Global Health, and the Faculty of Health Sciences

The Centre for Global Health at the University of Southern Denmark is an interdisciplinary hub within the Departments of Clinical Research and Public Health. Our team of expert global health researchers and academic staff is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and developing effective solutions to pressing global health challenges.

Through strong partnerships with associations and communities, we facilitate the exchange of knowledge that is essential to addressing complex health issues. We are also committed to generating new evidence, filling critical knowledge gaps and supporting early-career researchers to build the next generation of global health leaders.

Our approach brings together experts across disciplines, regions and locations to develop evidence-based recommendations that inform global health policy. Although our researchers are based in different cities across Denmark and even internationally, a deep commitment to health equity unites our team and drives our shared mission to improve global health outcomes worldwide.

The Faculty of Health Sciences (SUND) consists of a total of eight departments that conduct research in public health and selected diseases that burden the population, the individual citizen, and society. The faculty also offers a wide range of health science education programs and communicates research results to the public, health professionals, and decision-makers.

In 2023, the majority of SUND moved into a modern faculty building of 50,000 m² in Odense, where research, teaching, and administration are gathered under one roof. The building is directly connected to the upcoming Odense University Hospital, creating unique opportunities for collaboration across disciplines and functions.

The faculty also has activities on campus in Esbjerg and at the National Institute of Public Health on campus in Copenhagen.

Contact

If you would like more information about the position, you are welcome to contact Associate Professor, Ditte Søndergaard Linde, dsondergaard@health.sdu.dk

Application Process

The application deadline is May 25, 2026 at 23:59 hrs. CEST

Employment from October 01, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The application must include:

• Application
• CV indicating months and years
• Diplomas
• Teaching portfolio that includes previous teaching experience and relevant academic qualifications

All documents related to your application should not contain photos or CPR numbers – if so, the CPR number must be redacted.

All attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. Cover letter and CV must not exceed 10 Mb.

Guidance regarding the application process can be found here

Please note that shortlisting may be used as part of the assessment process. Shortlisting refers to the process of selecting a smaller number of applicants for academic assessment.

Applications will be assessed in accordance with the applicable appointment order for universities. Applications will be evaluated by an expert assessment committee, and applicants will receive their individual assessment.

Salary and Terms of Employment

Employment is in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state, with the associated circular on the job structure for academic staff at universities and the provisions for [part-time Lecturer, Teaching Assistant], as described therein.

The position is allocated at 295 hours.

Employment is for 3 years, with the possibility of extension.

Primary attachment to Campus Odense, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M. The work will be carried out and completed from Nepal in its entirety.

The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding society and therefore encourages all individuals, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.

About SDU

The University of Southern Denmark exists to create value for and with society. Whether our contribution comes in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education, or learning, we aim to make a positive difference for society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by nurturing talent and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore essential that SDU retains, develops, and recruits talent. At the same time, we must ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – this can only be achieved with the right people. It is the university’s researchers, educators, students, leaders, and technical-administrative staff who form the foundation of our success.