Entity: Aga Khan University

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research, and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.

Established in 1980, Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM) has the honor of being the founding academic entity of the University and a benchmark for nursing education in Pakistan. The school is committed to excellence in the fields of education, research, nursing practice, and administration. It is also committed to providing the highest standards in nursing education programmes, in line with the University's vision and values. SONAM values inclusivity and pluralism. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who bring varied cultural, ethnic, and experiential perspectives to our faculty.

AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Instructor at the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

This is a part-time position.

Job Role / Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Nursing Education, SONAM, you will be responsible for:

coordinating multiple non-nursing courses, ensuring effective curriculum planning, delivery, assessment, and overall course administration
designing comprehensive course plans, including curriculum structure, teaching strategies, assessments, and class schedules
developing and delivering lectures and other learning activities using innovative and student-centered teaching methodologies
developing and managing course shells on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
integrating concepts related to religion, society, economy, and politics into teaching and learning activities
monitoring student progress and providing timely feedback and academic support
providing academic advising, mentorship, and counseling to students
developing and maintaining assessments and grade records in accordance with institutional policies and procedures
participating in academic initiatives, meetings, workshops, and curriculum enhancement activities within SONAM
marking assignments and ensuring fair and consistent evaluation practices
managing and coordinating course teams to ensure effective course delivery.

Requirements:

You should have:

a PhD in Pakistan Studies or Islamic Studies from a recognized institution
a minimum of 4 years of teaching experience in a reputable academic institution
sound conceptual knowledge of the relevant disciplines and the ability to integrate theory into practice
demonstrated knowledge of curriculum design, development, delivery, and student assessment methodologies
familiarity with innovative teaching practices and educational technologies
proficiency in information and communication technology and virtual learning platforms
strong organizational, planning, leadership, and interpersonal skills
ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a diverse academic environment
commitment to student learning, continuous improvement, and academic excellence.