Required Assistant Professor / Senior Instructor – Aga Khan University – Karachi – Pakistan

Aga Khan University invites applications for Assistant Professor / Senior Instructor in Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

Established in 1980, Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM) was the first academic unit of the University to be established. AKUSONAM motivates young men and women from all over Pakistan and the developing countries to choose nursing as a career in order to strengthen the delivery of health care services.

Faculty Title:

Assistant Professor / Senior Instructor (School of Nursing and Midwifery)

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for:

• developing and teaching theoretical, clinical, or laboratory-based courses independently at the undergraduate and graduate level
• leading curriculum design and evaluation of courses as assigned, ensuring that the current health care needs are incorporated in the curriculum for courses being reviewed
• participating in curriculum development and teaching courses at other entities of the University in area of expertise 
• contributing to curriculum review and innovation, including the use of IT to enhance learning & teaching, within and across disciplines
• encouraging students to self-directed learning, identify their learning problems, and adopt strategies for change as needed
• conducting independent and collaborative research studies
• presenting papers individually and with others at at least one local or international workshop or conference
• assuming an active and leadership role in the development of policies
• providing consultancy to national and international organizations in the area of expertise or field of interest
• participating in long-term strategic planning within the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hospital, and other entities of the University
• developing and completing special projects as assigned
• providing technical expertise and assistance in the Nursing Initiative Programmes of the Aga Khan Development Network
• undertaking periodic clinical practice at a hospital/health care institution
• ensuring active participation and contribution within assigned committees
• participating in national & international academic conferences/symposiums.

Requirements:

For Assistant Professor, you should have:

• a PhD in Nursing OR be a PhD candidate with an “All But Dissertation” status i.e. all PhD coursework is completed, a proposal approved and work has begun on the dissertation
• an MScN or MEd in addition to a BScN from a recognized or reputable foreign university/institution
• at least two years of post-doctoral teaching and/or research experience

• For Senior Instructor, you should have:
• at least a Master of Science in Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an HEC-recognized or reputable foreign  university/institution
• minimum two years of experience in clinical practice
• at least one year of teaching experience

Besides, you should have: 

• ability to define and secure research projects for a competitive grant
• ability to demonstrate clinical competence as a professional nurse and serve as an effective role model
• ability to liaise with other universities & educational institutions
• good knowledge of educational leadership and management
• good teaching skills and knowledge of new teaching methodologies and practices
• should have co-authored at least one research paper in a referred journal and published at least two other articles/book chapters/a textbook for teaching
• should have attended oral/poster presentations at institutional or national conferences
• strong conceptual and analytical skills
• strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• good interpersonal skills
• sound conceptual knowledge of nursing and ability to integrate theory into practice
• proficiency in the use of a computer (MS Office)
• good planning and organizing skills.

Last Date:

June 30, 2024

How to Apply:

​Please send your CV and cover letter to:

human.resources@aku.edu

Please mark the subject line with position number “10008736”. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.