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:
Please mark the subject line with position number “10008736”.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
