Teaching Assistant
Job Description
College/Department Profile
Qatar University(QU), located in Doha, is the premier national institution of higher education with a mission to produce well-rounded graduates with academic knowledge of quality and excellence coupled with a keen spirit of volunteerism and civic responsibility in Qatar
The College ofPharmacy at QU is the first and only pharmacy degree program in the State of Qatar. The College offers 5-years BSc (Pharmacy), 1-year post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), 2-years MSc (Pharm), and a PhD degree. Our BSc and PharmD degree programs are the first international programs to be accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) and partners with local and international education and health care institutions to support its academic and research mandates. As a leading College, the first of its kind in this country and a pillar of the QU Health Cluster, we undergo constant changes as we strive to achieve excellence while meeting our primary mandate, to provide our graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent pharmacists, to meet the healthcare needs of the society. The vision of the College is to be the leading pharmacy college in the Middle East region.
The College is seeking for Qatari and non-Qatari applicants of high academic and professional standing with impeccable character to be employed to translate into reality the vision and mission of QU and the College of Pharmacy.
Applications are hereby invited to fill full-time academic position at the rank of Teaching Assistant in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, beginning January 2023.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. The successfulcandidate will teach and coordinate undergraduate courses in pharmaceutical sciences and may participatein team-taught, multidisciplinary courses.
2. Assists with instruction and supervision of students in field studies, field trips, internship, etc.
3. Compile and update manuals and guidelines related to practical sessions, lab sessions, internship, and field trips, etc. under the supervision of the instructor.
4. Prepare problem sheets and handouts needed for lab /practical setting under supervision of the instructor.
5. Provides tutorial support for students related to theory and practice components of their program.
6. Manage, operate and run laboratory. This includes but not limited to assistance in setting up equipment, maintaining laboratory supplies and resources, and organizing materials for laboratory practice experience.
7. Assists with the development of simulated laboratory and classroom learning experience.
8. Searches for, retrieves, and summarizes up-to-date literature related to topics addressed in courses or in practice experiences.
9. Prepares lists of useful resources for student use on selected topics.
10. Assists with grading student examinations, tests, quizzes, project laboratory exercises and assignments under the direct supervision of course instructors.
11. Provides academic assistance to students during office hours.
12. Assists with senior students graduation projects and research related to the mission and service of the university.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. The successfulcandidate will teach and coordinate undergraduate courses in pharmaceutical sciences and may participatein team-taught, multidisciplinary courses.
2. Assists with instruction and supervision of students in field studies, field trips, internship, etc.
3. Compile and update manuals and guidelines related to practical sessions, lab sessions, internship, and field trips, etc. under the supervision of the instructor.
4. Prepare problem sheets and handouts needed for lab /practical setting under supervision of the instructor.
5. Provides tutorial support for students related to theory and practice components of their program.
6. Manage, operate and run laboratory. This includes but not limited to assistance in setting up equipment, maintaining laboratory supplies and resources, and organizing materials for laboratory practice experience.
7. Assists with the development of simulated laboratory and classroom learning experience.
8. Searches for, retrieves, and summarizes up-to-date literature related to topics addressed in courses or in practice experiences.
9. Prepares lists of useful resources for student use on selected topics.
10. Assists with grading student examinations, tests, quizzes, project laboratory exercises and assignments under the direct supervision of course instructors.
11. Provides academic assistance to students during office hours.
12. Assists with senior students graduation projects and research related to the mission and service of the university.
Required Documents
Academic:
- Current Curriculum Vitae with Cover letter.
- Teaching,research, and service philosophy.
- Three referees contact information
- Copy of highest earned credential
- Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.
Benefits
Academic:
- A three-year renewable contract.
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Tax-free salary.
- Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual air tickets for faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Educational allowance for candidate's children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
- End-of-contract indemnity.
Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
Education
Function:
IT
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