Online Module Lecturer Master of Public Health (MPH)

We are seeking independent freelance contractors with expertise in Public Health and experience in Higher Education to deliver postgraduate online modules for students studying with the University of Liverpool Online. Successful candidates will also receive Honorary Recognised Teacher (Online) status from the University.

In this role, you will support and guide students in a fully online learning environment, helping to deliver an engaging and high-quality academic experience. There may also be opportunities to contribute to:

• Dissertation supervision
• Module content development

Subject Areas:

We welcome applications from individuals with public health expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Qualitative and Quantitative research methods
• Health economics
• Epidemiology
• Managing crises and disaster

Role Responsibilities:

Module Lecturer

As a freelance module lecturer, you will:

• Deliver online teaching sessions
• Facilitate discussion forums and student engagement
• Hold virtual office hours
• Respond to academic queries and student communications
• Mark and moderate formative and summative assessments
• Provide constructive, high-quality feedback
• Support students in achieving their learning outcome.

Dissertation Advisor (where applicable)

Support students through their final project/dissertation and mark and second-mark dissertations.

Content Development (where applicable)

Create or review lecture materials (e.g. lecturecasts), design or review assessments and learning activities, develop or review formative tasks (e.g. multiple-choice questions).

Requirements:

Essential Criteria

• PhD in Public Health or a cognate discipline.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Public Health or a cognate discipline.
• HE teaching qualification and/or Advance HE Fellowship (FHEA, SFHEA or PFHEA) and/or PGCE (or equivalent) with substantial teaching in higher education.
• For Postgraduate dissertation advisor applicants: Dissertation supervision experience, including ethics processes.
• Experience teaching in Higher Education (e.g. seminars/tutorials).
• Online teaching using platforms such as Zoom or Teams.
• Use of virtual learning environments (VLEs).
• Assessment marking and moderation in HE.
• Providing constructive, relevant feedback to support student learning.
• Assessing ethical approval applications (for postgraduate dissertation supervision only).
• Developing HE content and assessment materials that enhance learning and employability (for content development only).

Skills

• Ability to deliver engaging online teaching
• Effective communication and explanation skills
• Ability to support and motivate students
• Ability to provide clear, constructive feedback
• Confidence in managing online delivery challenges
• Ability to encourage student participation and interaction

Desirable Criteria

A record of research, scholarly activity, or industry experience.

Eligibility and Requirements:

Applicants must be UK residents (typically residing in the UK for at least 183 days per tax year). We cannot accept applications from candidates on a student visa.

You must have:

• A reliable internet connection
• A personal laptop/PC (compatible with MS Edge)
• A smartphone/device for system authentication

Application Process

To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and provide answers to the application questions by 11pm on 21 September 2026. Both a CV and answers to the questions are required for us to consider your application. A cover letter is not needed and would not be considered if submitted.

Within your CV, please include details of the following:

• Academic qualifications
• Teaching qualifications / Advance HE status
• Higher Education teaching experience
• Research, scholarly, or industry experience relevant to the pathway applied for

There are two stages to the recruitment process:

• An application stage to assess qualifications and experience
• An interview to discuss skills and experience in learning and teaching activities, within both online and synchronous contexts, and to learn more about the expectations of the role.

Interview Dates:

• Tuesday 13th October 2026: 1pm to 4pm
• Wednesday 14th October: 1pm to 4pm
• Thursday 15th October: 9:30am to 1pm

We may be able to offer other dates outside of these times.

Onboarding Information

Successful candidates will complete a two-week information and training module starting: W/C 26th October 2026. This can be completed flexibly within the two weeks and must be successfully completed before starting any teaching or related activity.

Please note following an unsuccessful application, you are unable to re-apply for this role within a 12-month period.

Application Support

If you require support completing your application please email the Recruitment Team at kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com.

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments

At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.