Assistant Professor/Senior Instructor

Introduction

Established in 1980, Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM) was the first academic unit of the University to be established. AKU-SONAM motivates young men and women from all over Pakistan and the developing countries to choose nursing as a career in order to strengthen the delivery of health care services.

Responsibilities

• developing and teaching theoretical, clinical, or laboratory based courses independently at the undergraduate and graduate level


• leading curriculum design and evaluation of courses as assigned, ensuring that the current health care needs are incorporated in the curriculum for courses being reviewed


• participating in curriculum development and teaching courses at other entities of the University in area of expertise


• contributing to curriculum review and innovation, including the use of IT to enhance learning & teaching, within and across disciplines


• encouraging students for self-directed learning, identify their learning problems and adopt strategies for change as needed


• conducting independent and collaborative research studies


• presenting papers individually and with others at at least one local or international workshop or conference


• assuming an active and leadership role in the development of policies


• providing consultancy to national and international organisations in the area of expertise or field of interest


• participating in long term strategic planning within the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hospital and other entities of the University


• developing and completing special projects as assigned


• providing technical expertise and assistance in the Nursing Initiative Programmes of Aga Khan Development Network


• undertaking periodic clinical practice at a hospital/health care institution


• ensuring active participation and contribution within assigned committees


• participating in national & international academic conferences/symposiums.

Requirements

• a PhD in Nursing OR be a PhD candidate with an “All But Dissertation” status i.e. all PhD coursework is completed, a proposal approved and work has begun on the dissertation


• an MScN or MEd in addition to BScN from HEC recognized or reputable foreign university/institution


• at least two years’ of post-doctoral teaching and/or research experience

• at least a Masters of Science in Nursing with Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an HEC recognised or reputable foreign university/institution


• minimum two years of experience in clinical practice


• at least one year teaching experience

• ability to define and secure research projects for a competitive grant


• ability to demonstrate clinical competence as a professional nurse and serve as an effective role model


• ability to liaise with other universities & educational institutions


• good knowledge of educational leadership and management


• good teaching skills and knowledge of new teaching methodologies and practices


• should have co-authored at least one research paper in a referred journal and published at least two other articles/book chapters/a text book for teaching


• should have attended oral/poster presentation at institutional or national conferences


• strong conceptual and analytical skills


• strong communication skills, both verbal and written


• good interpersonal skills


• sound conceptual knowledge of nursing and ability to integrate theory into practice


• proficiency in use of computer (MS office)


• good planning and organizing skills.

To Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Please mark the subject line with position number "10007393".

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by September 29, 2023