Part-time Faculty/Lecturer, Physics. Biomedical Sciences. at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Introduction

• The Department of Biomedical Sciences is a multi-disciplinary department comprising of faculty from a wide range of basic science teaching and research expertise, including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Immunology, and Neuroscience. The department strives to inspire, innovate, and lead in biomedical science teaching and learning in an inclusive community where students, academics, researchers, clinicians, alumni and industry together foster learning.
• AKU- Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking a part- time Lecturer in Physics who will make a significant contribution to the delivery of high-quality teaching in Physics for Health Sciences for the MBChB programme.

Responsibilities

• To teach Physics for Health Sciences through lectures, laboratory sessions, small group work and online materials.
• To share responsibility for the operational planning and management of Physics for Health Science teaching and assessment sessions, taking account of health and safety issues and balancing competing pressures to ensure they are well organised.
• To contribute questions for formative and summative assessments.
• To grade assessments and provide constructive feedback with support from the Chair of the Department as required.
• To invigilate practical examinations including relevant stations in Objective Structured Examinations (OSCEs).
• To provide academic support to the Medical College students and undertake administration relevant to the needs of the post.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned by the Chair of the Department.

Requirements

• A first degree and postgraduate degree in Physics.
• Accomplished teaching of physics to students in Health Science programs using evidence informed interactive approaches for large and small groups and incorporating information technology.
• Experience in educational management that ensures well organized delivery with continuous quality improvement.
• Track record of publications in international journals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible work approach and teamwork.
• Competence in IT and internet usage especially for e learning.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.