Boston University is an Association of American Universities institution with a rich tradition of inclusion and social justice. The School of Public Health takes the University’s commitment even further with its own detailed plan for fostering a diverse and inclusive community. Founded in 1976, BUSPH ranks as the sixth leading public health school in the country, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings. We offer master's- and doctoral-level education in public health along with post-doctoral training. With over 300 faculty in six departments, the School conducts policy-changing public health research, with the mission of improving the health of populations, especially the underserved, locally and globally.

The Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is comprised of 25 faculty who are internationally recognized for their innovation in research, scholarship, and teaching to enhance the health and well-being of communities and promote health equity. Departmental faculty apply both social and behavioral sciences to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities; apply scientific theories and evidence from the field to develop interventions and policies tailored to diverse communities; teach courses that emphasize assessment, intervention, communication, advocacy, and community-based research and practice; broaden student understanding of the factors that shape community health and how to improve it; explore how disparities impact health in sexual and other minorities; and promote social change.

The CHS department is looking for a qualified external instructor to teach PM785 Mental Health Advocacy. This two-credit course is designed to help students understand (1) how advocacy works in the field of mental health and substance use, (2) how it has succeeded and failed in this field historically, and (3) how it is similar to, and different from, other advocacy movements. Each student will identify an advocacy project and develop a proposal describing what it would take to execute it. In seven short weeks, students will learn strategies for the planning, vision, and coalition-building needed for their projects. This course will meet on Monday evenings (6pm-8:50pm) from mid-January through mid-March on the Boston University Medical Campus.

Required Skills

Requirements:
• At least five years of experience in public health;
• Master's or doctorate in public health or related field, or equivalent professional experience;
• College-level teaching experience preferred;
• Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.

Effective Date: Spring 2025 semester, open until filled

**To be considered for this position please email Patty Gonzalez (gonzalep@bu.edu) with the following documents: **

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for 3 References

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _

Required Experience

Requirements:
• At least five years of experience in public health;
• Master's or doctorate in public health or related field, or equivalent professional experience;
• College-level teaching experience preferred;
• Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.

Effective Date: Spring 2025 semester, open until filled

**To be considered for this position please email Patty Gonzalez (gonzalep@bu.edu) with the following documents: **

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for 3 References

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _