Part Time Faculty/Lecturer, Physics – Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME). at Aga Khan University (AKU)
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Job Description
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The Aga Khan University is a private, autonomous university that promotes human welfare through research, teaching and community service initiatives. Based on the principles of quality, access, impact and relevance, the University has campuses and programmes in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Its facilities include teaching hospitals, Faculties of Health Sciences with Schools of Nursing and Midwifery and Medical Colleges, Institutes for Educational Development, an Examination Board and an Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations. The Graduate School of Media and Communications, the East African Institute, the Institute for Human Development and the Kiswahili Centre have been launched recently while several Graduate Professional Schools and Faculties of Arts and Sciences are to be set up in Pakistan and East Africa. Through its needs-blind admissions policy, the University imbues the most promising leaders and thinkers of tomorrow with an ethic of service and the skills to help communities solve their most pressing challenges. The Aga Khan University is one of nine agencies in the Aga Khan Development Network.
Responsibilities
To teach physics for Health Sciences through lectures, small group work and online materials. To share responsibility for the operational planning and management of physics for Health Science teaching and assessment sessions, taking account of health and safety issues and balancing competing pressures to ensure they are well organised. To contribute to curriculum development and innovation in teaching, learning, assessment of physics within the set guidance and working with the physics lead to address problems referring on as required. To contribute to the regular evaluation and development of blocks that include physics, in terms of content, delivery and assessment. To contribute questions for formative and summative assessments, marks and provide constructive feedback with support from a mentor as required. To invigilate practical examinations including relevant stations in Objective Structured Examinations (OSCEs). To provide academic support to the medical college and undertake administration relevant to the needs of the post. To contribute to scholarship or research in medical education or other areas of enquiry within the Medical College in collaboration with colleagues and disseminate outputs. To advise and supervise post graduate students. To develop proposals for research funding and writing Journal articles & books. To represent the Medical College at local, regional and national meetings relevant to medical education and the specialist subject of physics with internal and external bodies and develop leadership in this domain. Be a member and participate in the work of Medical College committees by the Deans and Associate Deans. Preform any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor or the University Management.Requirements
A degree in Physics. A postgraduate degree in Physics A post graduate certificate in Higher/Medical Education or equivalent. Accomplished teaching of physics to students in Health Science programs 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. Ability to supervise higher degree by research candidates. Assessment in medical programs Scholarship/research in medical education or other discipline relevant to health sciences. Track record of publications in international journals. Ability to build networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding through effective liaison with industry and government. Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible work approach and teamwork. Competence in IT and internet usage especially for e learning. Excellent communication and presentation skills.Important Safety Tips
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