Optometrist Teacher

Job Title: Educator in Optometry and Orthoptics

About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Educator to join our team. As an Educator in Optometry and Orthoptics, you will be responsible for teaching assigned courses, developing your own teaching skills, and contributing to the planning of teaching programs.

Responsibilities: Your key responsibilities will include:

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2. Meet annual targets assigned by the Head of Department.">
3. Work to appropriate targets set by the Dean/Principal to secure a high-quality teaching and learning environment for students.">
4. Teach assigned courses as per faculty workload policy.">
5. Continue to develop your own teaching and learning skills and contribute to the planning of teaching programs.">
6. Employ innovative teaching strategies and facilitate experiential learning during lessons.">
7. Challenge thinking, foster debate, and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and rational thinking.">
8. Supervise student projects, field trips, and, where appropriate, placements.">
9. Set, mark, and assess work and examinations and provide feedback to students.">
10. Maintain the record of students' academic performance for internal evaluation in Examinations.">
11. Execute mentoring of 15 to 20 students as per Riphah Mentoring Program.">
12. Update data in VLE and other required software as per requirements.">
13. Link and inculcate Islamic and ethical values in teaching. Participate in activities of departmental and university committees as required.">
14. Ensure that the teaching content and methods of delivery are in accordance with RIU mission, and respond to issues relating to subordinates and student needs.">
15. Supervise/random check of student attendance in classes/labs/practicals.">
16. Write or contribute to publications or disseminate research findings using other appropriate media.">
17. Seek practical application of research findings.">
18. Carry out independent research and act as principal investigator and project leader.">
19. Act as a line manager, supervising the work of others, for example in research teams, and projects, or as PhD supervisor when required.">
20. Any additional duty assigned by the Head.">

Required Skills and Qualifications: To be successful in this role, you will need:

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• A Master's degree in Optometry or Orthoptics.">
• Experience in teaching and academic administration.">
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.">
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.">
• Strong organizational and time management skills.">
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.">
• Familiarity with academic software and systems.">
• Commitment to continuous professional development.">

Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

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• A generous salary and benefits package.">
• A comprehensive training and development program.">
• An opportunity to work with a talented team of educators.">
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.">
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students.">

Others: If you are a motivated and experienced educator looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience.