External Lecturer for new course on the Psychology of Food at DIS Stockholm

Opportunity to teach highly motivated American students
DIS- Study Abroad in Scandinavia is currently hiring an external lecturer with strong teaching skills to teach a new elective course on the Psychology of Food: A Biopsychosocial Perspective.
The course will be introduced during the Fall 2023 semester, from approximately mid-August through early December. The course will meet at DIS Stockholm for 80 minutes twice per week or 180 minutes once per week, and there will be academic field studies scheduled on two Wednesdays during the course of the semester.
There are many good reasons to teach at DIS, such as excellent opportunities to
Work in an international, informal and enthusiastic environment with emphasis on cross-cultural understanding, teamwork, innovation, and adaptability
Develop interactive, experiential teaching skills and teaching experience in English
Impact American students/upcoming professionals by sharing Scandinavian heritage and best practices
Expand professional networks in Scandinavia and in the USA

Main tasks and responsibilities
Classroom teaching and other experiential learning activities
Student assessment, grading, and feedback throughout the course
Planning and leading academic field studies to relevant institutions or organizations

Professional competencies
Relevant educational background, PhD in psychology an advantage
Work experience from your field of expertise
Experience with teaching is an advantage but not a requirement
Excellent academic English and capable of teaching in English
Flexibility, creativity, and openness to pedagogical support from DIS
Ability to translate DIS’ interactive, hands-on teaching philosophy into practice

Additional information
Materials from a draft syllabus are available
As long as the main objectives of the course are retained, topics can be adjusted according to the instructor’s background and expertise
Some topics can be covered by guest lecturers

Application Process
Please submit a CV/resume and an application letter in English using the link as soon as possible. Please note that we will read and process the applications as they come in on a regular basis. For further information, contact Program Director Suman Ambwani at sam@dis.dk or +45 91 77 29 19.
Read more about DIS here: https://disabroad.org/