Specialist (Biology), Examination Board

Entity: Aga Khan University

Location: Karachi

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University was found in 1983 as Pakistan’s first private university, Aga Khan University is a not-for-profit institution and an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. Starting in 2000, the University expanded to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom and Afghanistan. AKU began life as a health-sciences university.  

The Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) is the first private-sector university-led trans-provincial Board (awarding body) in Pakistan established through the Ordinance of the Government of Pakistan. The Board offers high-quality examinations for Secondary School (grades 9th and 10th - SSC) and Higher Secondary School (grades 11th and 12th - HSSC/ FSC) qualifications for public and private schools across Pakistan. The Board also offers a Middle School Programme (MSP) for grades 6th–8th students and its registered schools engage a globally accepted approach, Project-Based Learning (PBL) to implement the MSP. The PBL is considered as a foundation of the AKU-EB MSP, helping schools foster sense of purpose and leadership in young learners.

At the heart of AKU-EB’s mission is to shift teaching and learning away from rote learning and move towards higher order thinking, preparing students for higher education and lifelong learning. The Board is evaluated internationally for implementing global best practices, making AKU-EB qualifications credible and recognised globally.

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 Specialist (Biology) in the Examination Board.

Job Role / Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager, Examination Development you will be responsible to develop error-free, balanced and grade-appropriate exam papers with regards to content, skill coverage and difficulty level for the subject of Biology. Additionally, you will be responsible to: 

• develop and review high quality items for the subject of Biology on a regular basis and as per recommendations
• mentor and guide other team members
• review and provide critical feedback on their exam papers
• review departmental reports and share suggestions for improvements
• actively participate in the development of syllabi, teaching materials, and reports for Biology subject and/or related/assigned subjects
• actively participate in the workshop design for Biology subject for teachers and students as part of AKU-EB’s workshop program for schools
• actively participate in the development of middle school projects in Biology subject
• publish research work as co-author.

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:

You should have:

• preferably a Master of Science degree in Biology from a recognised University
• at least 3-5 years’ experience of teaching Biology at SSC and HSSC levels
• excellent understanding of Biology subject at the secondary and higher secondary level
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• understanding of the contribution of examination and syllabi in effective teaching
• the fluency in speaking and writing Urdu and English. 

The Aga Khan University is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment which is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at AKU are based on business needs, job requirements and individual’s qualifications and experience, without regard to race, colour, caste or creed, national, social or ethnic origin, gender (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification). AKU does not discriminate among the job candidates on account of any of these characteristics.