IFSA Sessional Instructor: Nutrition Disease Prevent, Fall 2026
Part Time England – London, London, London, City of, GB
2 days ago Requisition ID: 1278
IFSA Sessional Instructor: Nutrition and Disease Prevention, Fall 2026
- Location: London
- Pay: Competitive
- Contract Type: Fixed Term/Contract
The Institute for Study Abroad is seeking an instructor to teach a course entitled ‘Nutrition and Disease Prevention’ for the IFSA Health Sciences Career Accelerator (HSCA) programme over the upcoming Fall semester.
The HSCA programme aims to provide medicine, nursing, public health, and health care administration students with an opportunity to continue progress toward their degree and gain valuable international and practical experience. It also aims to provide these students with structured exposure to the broader health sciences industry while allowing them to develop a deeper understanding of their professional strengths and areas for growth.
Within the HSCA, the Nutrition and Disease Prevention course provides an overview of the principles of human nutrition with an emphasis on the prevention and management of disease. It explores the biological mechanisms by which nutrients affect health, the role of diet in chronic disease development, and the influence of cultural, socioeconomic, and political factors on dietary patterns. Students will examine evidence-based guidelines, engage in case studies, and analyze dietary data to inform health‑promoting behaviours and policy awareness. Along with teaching the class, the instructor will also be responsible for assessment and marking as well as the design of at least two co‑curricular activities such as guest speakers, site visits or other appropriate events designed to expose students to new perspectives and help them integrate, apply, and synthesise key learning. The syllabus for the course has been approved by our School of Record, however minor modifications can be made in agreement with the Academic Programs Manager.
Teaching hours: 3 hours teaching per week over 16 weeks (a fall break is provided). Total 45 contact hours. The course will be delivered across two sessions: Monday and Wednesday 11.00-12.30 (the timetable is set, so candidates should be available at these times). Our instructors also provide one office hour per week where they are available to meet students.
Candidates will need to have the right to work as self‑employed in the UK, as this post is not eligible for visa sponsorship or PAYE.
While contracts will initially be offered for the Fall term only, we fully intend for the course to run in both Fall and Spring semesters. Contract renewal will be subject to student demand and instructor performance.
Qualifications and Experience
- At least 2 years of work towards a Ph D in a relevant subject area
- Experience of teaching at university level
- Understanding of teaching principles in a diverse classroom environment
- Commitment to and experience of fostering active learning
- Familiarity with using Virtual Learning Environments
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Recognised teaching qualification, e.g. Fellowship of Advance HE or similar
- Experience delivering teaching to US study abroad students
- Familiarity with US assessment and degree program structures
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