Part Time Faculty/Lecturer, Medical Biochemistry - Biomedical Sciences Department at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Introduction

• The Department of Biomedical Sciences is a multi-disciplinary department comprising of Faculty from a wide range of basic science teaching and research expertise including Human Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and Pharmacology. The Department strives to inspire, innovate, and lead in Biomedical Science teaching and learning in an inclusive community where students, academics, researchers, clinicians, alumni and industry together foster learning.
• AKU Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking a part time Lecturer in Medical Biochemistry who will make a significant contribution to the delivery of high-quality teaching in Medical Biochemistry. 

Responsibilities

• To teach Medical Biochemistry through lectures, small group work, and online materials.
• To share responsibility for the operational planning and management of Medical Biochemistry teaching and assessment sessions, taking account of health and safety issues, and balancing competing pressures to ensure they are well organized, pedagogically sound and make good use of resources.  
• To contribute questions for formative and summative assessments.
• To grade assessments and provide constructive feedback with support from the Chair of the Department as required.
• To invigilate examinations including relevant stations in Objective Structured Practical Examinations (OSPEs).
• Provide academic support to the Medical College and SONAM students and undertake administration relevant to the needs of the post.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned by the Chair of the Department.

Requirements

• A Medical degree or a good honours degree in Biochemistry and postgraduate degree in Biochemistry, post graduate certificate in Higher/Medical Education or other relevant subject.
• Accomplished teaching of Medical Biochemistry in an undergraduate medical programme or similar using evidence informed interactive approaches for large and small groups and incorporating information technology.
• Experience in educational management that ensures well organized delivery with continuous quality improvement.
• Track record of publications in international journals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible work approach and teamwork.
• Competence in IT and internet usage especially for e learning.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Applications should be submitted latest by August 21, 2023