Opportunity Information
260003IA
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Private Sector Academia (Day- care/ School/ College/ University/ Training Institute)
Experienced Professional
On- Site (Fixed Location)
Karachi
The Role
Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM), Karachi, reporting to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programme.
•Independently teach assigned theoretical and clinical courses in the BScN program, including delivering lectures, conducting assessments and evaluating students •Develop and obtain approvals for course proposals and design course grids, including curriculum structure, assessment strategy and class schedules •Mentor junior faculty (Instructors, Interns) in course development, teaching and research •Implement innovative and culturally relevant teaching practices that foster student engagement, critical thinking and self-directed learning •Identify learning gaps and recommend or implement strategies for improvement •Supervise students during clinical placements and maintain collaborative relationships with affiliated healthcare institutions •Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and support their academic guidance and advisement •Participate in curriculum reviews and provide consultancy on curriculum-related issues to other nursing schools •Conduct independent and/ or collaborative research, including proposal writing, data collection, analysis and reporting •Present research findings at conferences and workshops and publish in peer-reviewed journals or academic books •Ensure adherence to ethical standards in all research activities •Serve on at least three committees, chairing at least one •Provide input into strategic and long-term planning at the school and university levels •Lead or contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of academic and development projects •Participate in faculty recruitment and development activities •Represent the School in national and international forums and projects •Provide consultancy services in areas of expertise in accordance with the University's external engagement policy
Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements
4+ years
Education, Experience and Skills Requirements
- Doctorate/ Ph.D./ Professional Doctorate: Nursing
- Masters: Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, Education
A minimum of 4 years of clinical and/ or teaching experience
Teaching, Research, Academic Writing, Communication, Computer Skills
•Valid PNC license
- English (Speaking: Native/ Fluent, Reading: Native/ Fluent, Writing: Native/ Fluent)
- Urdu (Speaking: Native/ Fluent, Reading: Native/ Fluent, Writing: Native/ Fluent)
•PhD/ DNSc or equivalent along with a Master's degree (MScN/ MPhil/ MEd/ MSc in MPH, Epidemiology or HPM) with a basic nursing qualification (BScN/ Post-RN/ Diploma in Nursing) is mandatory •At least four published research papers, including a minimum of three with two as first author in peer-reviewed, indexed journals; at least one published within the last two years •Published book chapters, monographs or consolidated reports are considered supplementary •Proficiency in other regional languages is an advantage •Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted
About the Employer
Aga Khan University