Instructor, School of Nursing and Midwifery

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:

Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Programme, School of Nursing and Midwifery, you will be responsible for:

• teaching assigned theoretical and clinical undergraduate nursing courses;
• supervising students during clinical teaching and supporting theory-to-practice integration
• designing course grids including curriculum structure, teaching-learning strategies, assessments, and schedules
• reviewing and updating curriculum using evidence-based and innovative teaching approaches
• assessing student performance through assignments, examinations, and clinical evaluations
• providing formative and summative feedback to support student learning and progression
• identifying learning challenges and recommending appropriate academic support strategies
• providing academic advising and counseling to undergraduate nursing students
• engaging in research activities as a co-investigator and supporting dissemination initiatives
• participating in SONAM committees and contributing to academic governance
• engaging in program-related activities, meetings, and faculty development workshops
• performing additional academic and administrative responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

You should have:

• a Master’s degree (MScN preferred; MSc in MPH, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Health Policy & Management acceptable) with a basic nursing qualification (BScN/Post-RN/Diploma in Nursing)
• an active licensure with the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC)
• a minimum of 2 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.