الوصف الوظيفي
Position Summary
The primary responsibilities of the Teaching Specialist (Biological Sciences) will be to provide teaching support to the faculty, laboratory staff and students in the Premedical and Foundation Biological Sciences courses. Currently, WCM-Q offerings in Biological Sciences include premedical lecture and lab course sequences and foundation level course sequences (Fall and Spring semesters). Additional courses or course modules that may require support include Biochemistry and Human Genetics, for instance. Primary activities of the Teaching Specialist will relate to working with small groups and one-on-one student teaching as well as assisting with assessment.
At the request of the Associate Dean for Premedical Education, all Teaching Specialists may be asked to support other courses and activities, including but not limited to, outreach and student recruitment, and support of students in the medical curriculum.
Job Responsibilities
Attend course lectures, recitations, and review sessions (as requested by supervising faculty member) and maintain student attendance records, if required by the faculty.
Remain current with the content of the course(s) and learn new content as course(s) evolve(s).
Hold formal “walk-in” office hours for small-group or one-on-one student help as well as meet with students upon request by appointment.
Support the students in other productive ways when necessary, including additional small group tutorial/help sessions prior to examinations or when appropriate.
Assist faculty in the creation of practice materials, including, but not limited to answer keys, for students. Participate in and/or facilitate recitations and review sessions as requested by faculty member.
If required, assist in the design of new teaching modules to promote effective teaching and learning to reflect modern pedagogy in biological sciences.
Proctor quizzes and examinations as well as assist with grading of hand-in assignments/papers, quizzes and exams, as required
Assist in maintaining current course content on the WCM-Q Learning Management System including uploading files, preparing online quizzes, sending broadcast messages to students, etc.
The Teaching Specialist, in addition to being present for all lab sessions, will be expected to introduce and lead one formal laboratory session each week and will act as support to assist in supervision of students, as needed, in other sessions
Prepare/support preparation and delivery of brief pre-lab presentations. Responsible for communicating and assuring compliance of proper laboratory safety protocols by the students. Assess student performance during in-lab sessions
Perform experiments and/or technical procedures prior to the laboratory sessions and, if required by faculty, assist laboratory staff in setting up for weekly experiments.
Perform small group and/or one-on-one instruction to students in the proper and safe operation of laboratory instruments (e.g. digital pipettes, microscopes, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, PCR cyclers, etc.) as well as data processing.
Assist, if required, in the development of new laboratory topics and design experimental procedures and assessment methods
Primary responsibilities will be in the Biological Sciences courses. However, based on relevant skills and training, and at request of the Associate Dean for Premedical Education,
Teaching Specialists may be asked to assist in some of the following ways:
-In other courses within their expertise, proctor during exams in courses outside primary responsibility, support students in preparation for the Medical College Admissions Test, assist in pre-college and/or outreach activities, orientation activities
Performs other related duties as assigned.
المهارات
Education
Master’s Degree in related field
Experience
Graduate (Master or higher) degree in Biological Sciences (or closely related field).
Previous teaching experience at the college level highly desirable.
Knowledge of basic concepts of statistical analysis, including experimental design, statistical testing, data processing and assessment desirable
Experience in scientific writing, editing, poster design and oral presentation at professional conferences an advantage
Proficiency with a variety of laboratory instrumentation and techniques, including but not limited to digital pipetting, microscopy, centrifugation, spectrophotometry, PCR, basic microbiology procedures as well as dissection of animals desirable
Evidence of effective problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task (e.g. as illustrated through previous research or similar experiences) would be seen as an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations and cultures.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Advanced verbal/written and English communication and presentation skills.
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Work is completed in office, classroom and teaching laboratory environment and requires movement between lab benches to provide instructional support.
تفاصيل الوظيفة
منطقة الوظيفة الدوحة, قطر
قطاع الشركة التعليم العالي; التعليم الابتدائي والإعدادي والثانوي
طبيعة عمل الشركة منظمة غير ربحية
الدور الوظيفي التدريس والشؤون الأكاديمية
نوع التوظيف دوام كامل
الراتب الشهري غير محدد
عدد الوظائف الشاغرة غير محدد
المرشح المفضل
المستوى المهني متوسط الخبرة
عدد سنوات الخبرة الحد الأدنى: 3
منطقة الإقامة قطر
الشهادة ماجستير
https://www.bayt.com/ar/qatar/jobs/teaching-specialist-biological-sciences-4210641/
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