Entity
Entity: School of Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Introduction:
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 Senior Instructor at the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Responsibilities:
The position will be reporting to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Nursing Education, School of Nursing and Midwifery. Moreover, you will be responsible for:
- independently teaching assigned theoretical and clinical courses in Undergraduate Nursing Education, including delivering lectures, evaluating students through assignments and examinations, and effectively applying principles of teaching and learning based on course and student needs
- providing supervision to students during clinical teaching, facilitating the application of theoretical knowledge into practice, offering constructive, and ensuring that clinical experiences align with course objectives and uphold professional standards
- designing comprehensive course grids outlining curriculum structure, teaching-learning strategies, assessment methods, and class schedules
- implementing evaluation tools for classroom and clinical instruction in line with the School of Nursing and Aga Khan University policies, ensuring fairness, objectivity, and adherence to established performance standards
- providing constructive feedback (summative and formative) to students based on course objectives. Encourage self-directed learning, the inquiry process, and the development of culturally relevant knowledge and practices
- identifying learning challenges (self, learners, or course-related) and recommend strategies for improvement, seeking guidance from senior faculty or supervisors when necessary
- serving as an advisor for undergraduate students, guiding them through their academic and professional development
- engaging in research activities as a co-Investigator with senior colleagues and participate in dissemination initiatives
- maintaining confidentiality of all assessment tools and student advisement records
- engaging in program-related activities, meetings, and workshops, contributing to the continuous development and improvement of the program
- serving on committees at the School level and represent AKU-SONAM, Pakistan in university-wide committees and strategic meetings, as required
- mentoring faculty at the Instructor and Intern levels in course development and teaching
- performing any other tasks assigned by the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Nursing Education, or her designee.
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:
masters degree (MScN/MSc in MPH, Epi Bio, HPM) with Basic Nursing qualification as mandatory (BScN/Post-RN, Diploma in Nursing) with a minimum 3 years of clinical/ teaching experience
experience in teaching Biostatistics would be an added advantage
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
good teaching skills & knowledge of new teaching methodologies & practices
knowledge of current research methodologies, and an ability to initiate research
published at least two research papers; one as the first author in a Peer-reviewed, Indexed Journal (at least one paper published in the last two years)
ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with course participants
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
good conceptual and analytical skills
good knowledge of educational leadership and management
good planning & organizing skills
good interpersonal skills & ability to work with teams
commitment to learning, growth and pursue improvement.
Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.