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No. of Vacancy

Senior Lecturer / Assistant Professor (Physiology)

Designation:

School of Medicine (K. Male’)

Work Site:

Total Gross Pay (Per Month)

Remunerations:

MVR 60,579.32 (USD 3,928.62)

Inclusive of:

Accommodation Allowance MVR 12,000.00 (USD 778.21)

Food allowance MVR 2400.00 (USD 155.64)

Senior Lecturer /

Assistant Professor

Full-time/Contract

Note: This announcement is open for expatriates only.

Employment Type:

• Health Insurance
• Overtime payment as per university regulation
• Staff development and professional development opportunities
• Staff gym facility
• Staff Assistance Programs
• Library Membership

Other Incentives:

1. Should have a Master's Degree (MNQF level 9) in Physiology or equivalent field after completing MBBS (MNQF level 7) or equivalent degree.
2. 02-year work experience in relevant field (Required for Assistant Professor)

* Medical Doctors should be registered or eligible to register at Maldives Medical and Dental Council.

* Expatriate doctors applying for this post should be registered in the medical council of their home country.

Qualification Requirement

• Field: Higher Education, Education, Research (Medicine)
• Related fields: Higher Education, Education, Research (Medicine)
• Fields of Education: Physiology
• Preferred Disciplines:  Physiology
• Core Disciplines: Physiology

Fields:

• Members of the faculty must be committed to continued professional development and in enhancing the capabilities of effective teaching.
• It is essential for the academic staff to have the required academic qualification for the discipline they are teaching in as specified in the job specification, and to also have expertise in one or more subdivisions or specialties within that discipline, as well as research capabilities.
• It is expected that teachers must contribute to the advancement of knowledge and to the intellectual growth of their students through the scholarly activity of research and continuing education.

Additional Requirements:

Teaching Related Work

1. Deliver the courses, workshops and practicals conducted by the University in accordance with the assigned workload and delivery mode.
2. If assigned the role of the Head of Department, allocate workload to the employees under his/her supervision in compliance with the University's workload policy and ensure their adherence to the assigned hours.
3. Before the start of the semester, prepare the course page for the subjects assigned, with the subject outline, materials and assignment links with the deadlines and upload it to the learning management system.
4. Upload materials, assessments and tutorials in the learning management system before the start of the semester and manage and update them.
5. Prepare session plans for the subjects taught, prepare, collect, and update the materials to incorporate recent changes or developments in the field and hand it over to the person in charge of the department at the end of the semester
6. Use teaching methods that are up-to-date and engaging for students
7. Initiate and engage in planning, evaluation and revision of curriculum, course content, course material and teaching methods
8. Take the initiative in designing new courses and new curricula and revising existing curricula based on national needs and changes in the labor market.
9. If assigned the role of Head of Department (HOD), take the initiative in performing the duties associated with the role
10. Prepare and review assessments of the assigned subjects and complete them before the date specified by the university/faculty.
11. Prepare and review the examination papers of the assigned subjects before the deadline set by the university.
12. Mark the assigned examination papers and assessments within the given time frame, participate in moderating marks and provide feedback to students before the deadline.
13. Review examination papers and assessments prepared by full-time and part-time lecturers of the department if assigned.
14. Supervise research or project work of undergraduate and postgraduate students, mark theses and dissertations and deliver research seminars.

Research Work

1. Conduct national and international research in the field that is needed by the country and society.
2. Conduct collaborative scientific research with other employees and publish the results at a level of quality that meets the standards set by the University.
3. Conduct research in the related field and publish the findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

Administrative and Other work

1. Update and maintain student attendance records, grades, and other information in the subjects taught.
2. Prepare mark sheets for assigned subjects and enter the marks in self service.
3. Carry out administrative duties related to the subjects taught and perform learning-related tasks within the self-service and learning management system.
4. Manage and monitor the updating of student records, mark sheets, and the self-service and learning management system by employees under his/her responsibility.
5. Coordinate assigned subjects and courses in accordance with university guidelines.
6. Communicate regularly with students in accordance with established procedures, respond to students regularly, give students time outside the classroom to discuss matters related to their studies, and monitor the extent to which other employees under his/her responsibility do this.
7. Take the initiative to participate in different committees and meetings of the university, faculty and department, and complete the relavent tasks that are assigned.
8. In addition to teaching, participate in faculty and university related professional and social activities.
9. Engage in a friendly and cooperative manner with other faculty members.
10. Work professionally in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
11. Assist new employees in familiarizing themselves with the work environment.
12. Collect and update course information, share the information required to prepare marketing material, participate in advertising courses, information dissemination and other similar activities.
13. Perform administrative duties related to the post of Head of Department if assigned.
14. Take the initiative in researching and recommending textbooks, software, equipment and other teaching resources necessary to enhance the teaching process.

* Above are the major job responsibilities of this post. A full job description will be given to the selected candidate, upon hiring.

Job Responsibilities:

Criteria for Selection:

If more than 10 candidates have applied for this position, the 10 candidates with the highest points will be shortlisted for the assessment based on their educational qualifications and experience, and the 5 candidates with the highest points in the assessment will be shortlisted for the interview.

Shortlisting:

Application closing time: 23^rd October 2024, Wednesday before 12:00 pm

How to Apply:

• Fill out the online form. Form link:   https://tinyurl.com/MNU-HR2024-214-SM
• Attach the required documents to the form in PDF format, combining all documents into one file in the below order, and click on submit.

Documents required:

• CV (including contact phone number and email address)
• Clear copy of passport (up to date)
• Copy of educational certificates and transcripts (accredited certificate if a foreign certificate)
• Employment letters from past employers and present employer, including the job title, job responsibilities, employment start date and termination date (if you have worked in different positions in the same organization, details of each position must be included separately).
• Reference letters by applicant’s supervisors regarding applicant's work performance.
• Passport size photo

Interview and assessment will be held between 27^th October 2024 and 27^th November 2024.

Interview and Assessment:

• The applications will be processed after the application deadline.
• Applicants must submit all required documents mentioned in this announcement.
• If selected for the post, the originals of educational certificates must be submitted for verification upon request after arriving at Maldives.
• The duration of the stated experience mentioned in the CV will be confirmed by cross-referencing it with the timeframes indicated in the provided employment letters. Hence if the employment letters do not state the employment dates the records will not be considered
• Candidates who were not selected for the post will be informed after the interview.
• Expatriate staff selected for this post will be recruited on 1-year contract basis

For more information, please contact us at 3345141 or email to [email protected].

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