Instructor, School of Nursing and Midwifery
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.
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.
Job Role / Responsibilities:
The position will be reporting to the Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Programme, School of Nursing and Midwifery. Moreover, you will be responsible for:
- designing a comprehensive course grid that outlines the curriculum structure, teaching-learning, and assessment strategy along with class schedule
- integrating concepts related to quantitative reasoning with patient care applications, ensuring a seamless connection between mathematical principles and nursing practice
- developing and delivering lectures covering fundamental mathematical concepts relevant to nursing practice, focusing on clarity and practical application
- innovating teaching methods by integrating basic mathematical concepts into drug and dosage calculations, and using scenarios and various teaching-learning strategies to enhance understanding
- monitoring student progress through formative quizzes and mock tests, providing timely feedback to support continuous improvement
- offering personalized guidance to students needing additional help with understanding mathematical concepts, ensuring individual academic support
- developing grade exam papers in accordance with the entity’s assessment policies and procedures, ensuring fair and consistent evaluation
- providing academic counseling to students on various matters, helping them navigate their educational journey effectively
- actively participating in the day-to-day activities at the School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) as a faculty member, contributing to the overall academic environment
- engaging in program-related activities, meetings, and workshops, contributing to the continuous development and improvement of the program
- serving as an advisor for undergraduate students, guiding them through their academic and professional development.
Note: These responsibilities may be subject to periodic review and adjustments as per the institution's requirements and the evolving educational landscape.
Requirements:
You should have:
- a masters degree (MScN- with clinical expertise in Paediatric health Nursing is preferred /MSc in MPH, Epi Bio, HPM) with Basic Nursing qualification as mandatory (BScN/Post-RN, Diploma in Nursing)
- a minimum of 3 years of clinical community experience including 2 years as a faculty and/or MScN/MPhil/MEd/MSc/in MPH, Epi
- published at least one research paper in an Indexed Journal in the last 2 years
- an ability to demonstrate clinical competence as a professional nurse and an effective role model
- sound conceptual knowledge of nursing/field of specialization and ability to integrate theory into practice
- a good teaching skills & knowledge of new teaching methodologies & practices
- knowledge of current research methodologies, and an ability to initiate research
- an ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with course participants
- a good academic writing & presentation skills
- fluency in English & Urdu and an ability to communicate in other regional languages would be an advantage
- proficiency in the use of computers and related computer software packages
- a good conceptual and analytical skills
- knowledge of educational leadership and management
- planning & organizing skills
- excellent interpersonal skills & ability to work with teams
- commitment to learning and growth, and pursue improvement.
Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.
