External Lecturer – “Medical Diagnostics” – DIS Stockholm

DIS - Study Abroad is currently hiring an external lecturer to teach the course Medical Diagnostics starting in August 2025.

Course description
This course provides a unique opportunity to study how doctors reach conclusions regarding disease prediction, prevention, diagnosis, and optimal treatment regimens. You will learn about multiple diagnostics tools doctors use in their practices. The emphasis is on how to select the appropriate analysis methods and technologies to conduct analyses, and understand the results and their implications in selected patient diagnoses.

The focus areas are biometrics diagnostics, clinical chemistry, hematology, diagnostic microbiology, histopathology, molecular diagnostics, and diagnostic medical imaging.

Read the syllabus here

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 youth/upcoming professionals by sharing Scandinavian heritage and best practices
• Expand professional networks in Scandinavia and in the USA

Read more about DIS Stockholm here and watch our video on teaching at DIS here

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Classroom teaching and other experiential learning activities
• Student assessment, grading, and feedback throughout the course
• Teaching Fall semesters (mid August – mid December) and Spring semesters (mid January – mid May)
• Teaching takes place Mondays and Thursdays 10:05 – 11:25 at DIS Stockholm
• Total course load is 23 lectures (1.5 hours each) and 2 field studies per semester, plus grading and feedback

Professional competencies

• Relevant educational background (MSc. in Biology or related fields, MD, PhD-degree or similar)
• Experience from research or related
• Excellent academic English
• Willingness to engage academically and socially with the students
• Openness to pedagogical support from DIS
• Ability to translate DIS’ interactive, hands on teaching philosophy into practice
• Experience in creating a structured and interactive learning environment

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the above qualifications.

Additional information
This course is also offered in the summer, between May 22-June 12, 2025 and there will be the possibility of observing some of the classes as well as meet the current teacher as part of the preparation needed.

For more information, contact Program Director for Science & Health Susana Dietrich at sd@dis.dk or 45 3067 1042.

Application Process
Please submit your CV and application letter in English as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, May 18th, 2025.

Department: Science and Health

Deadline: 18 May 2025

Location: Melodislingan 21, 115 51 , Stockholm, Sweden