Description

The DGP in Geneva is housed within the Sanford School of Public Policy.  The Sanford School of Public Policy is among the nation’s leading public policy schools, and offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral-level degrees in public policy and international development policy.  It’s commitment to global policy can be seen throughout the school via it’s programs and Centers such as the Duke Center for International Development (DCID), the Duke Global Policy Program in Geneva, the mid-career Master of International Development Policy Program, and the World Food Policy Program.

Special Instructor Teaching Assistant Positions in Global Policy
The Sanford School of Public Policy is seeking applicants for special instructor positions to serve as Teaching Assistants for a one-week summer seminar on Global Policy that takes place the week of June 21 to June 25 in Geneva.   The summer seminar has three distinct tracks: Global Health, Humanitarian Action and International Trade. 

These special instructor teaching assistant positions are intended to bring qualified recent graduates or early career professionals to the classroom in Geneva who can help to provide graduate and professional students with knowledge about practical applications of global policy and to build students’ skills in applying knowledge to real-world circumstances.  Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and experience/expertise commensurate with an advanced degree.  Specifically, candidates should have experience in global policy and be able to assist in teaching a graduate course related to Global Health, Humanitarian Action or International Trade.   Preferred candidates will have university teaching assistant experience, a strong commitment to working with students in the classroom and on projects, event management experience, and high personal motivation and responsibility toward maintaining the integrity of the learning environment and process.  Those who alumni of the DGP in Geneva Program or who have experience in Geneva are preferred.
 
The Special Instructor Teaching Assistant will:
·        Assist in teaching a summer, one-week, 2 credit graduate level course(s)
·        Assist in preparing a syllabus that includes course objectives, readings, and assignments
·        Respond to student questions and issues related to the class
·        Assist with the coordination of seminar speakers and organizational visits
·        Use Duke University email address for course/Duke related correspondence
·        Abide by Duke professional standards, including Duke's Harassment Policies and the Consensual Relationship Policy
·        Protect the confidentiality, privacy, and security of student, staff, business, and other confidential, sensitive, electronic or proprietary information of Duke University from any source and in any form (spoken, paper, electronic, etc.) that is created, accessed, used, or disclosed by/to you
PayPayment: the position will be paid a flat rate of $2000 at the conclusion of the DGP in Geneva Program. The position will be reimbursed for accommodations, meals per diem and economy roundtrip airfare from RDU to Geneva for the week of the program, June 21 to June 25, 2025.
 
To apply, please provide:
·         Cover letter of interest
·         Curriculum vitae/resume including education
·         Names and contact information for two references
 
Applications will be accepted until February 7, 2025 at “https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/
 
 

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