Assistant Professor in Physiotherapy Basic Science, Biomechanics or Orthopedic
Position Title: Assistant Professor
Direct Manager Position: Dean – Vice Dean - Head of Department
Faculty of Physiotherapy
Specialisation Physiotherapy, Basic Science, Biomechanics or Orthopedic
Job Purpose
The Associate professor is responsible for coordinating the preparation, delivery, review, and enhancement of the module and is also responsible for undertaking the teaching duties assigned by the Dean/Vice Deans, Head of Department, and Programme Director, and producing learning and teaching material and deliver either across a range of modules or within a subject area. Ensures the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programs in accordance with the University’s strategy, policy, and procedures, contributes to activities which influence leading-edge practice and may also undertake research activity.
Job Responsibilities
· Teaching relevant modules according to the faculty programme.
· Undertake high-quality research in the relevant discipline.
· Play a role in the community services as given by the university/faculty convoys.
· Identify areas where current provision needs revision or improvement and
· contribute/assist to the planning, design and development of objectives and material.
· Ensure that the Module Specifications and delivery are consistent with the objectives and procedures of the Programme, University regulations, Egyptian academic standards and quality assurance practices in learning and teaching.
· Update and actively maintain the E-learning page for the module to meet at least the minimum requirements specified by the University.
· Provide information to the relevant administrative offices by the given deadlines to facilitate timetabling, and to ensure that the list of registered students is as accurate as possible prior to the start of teaching to ensure that the teaching process begins promptly.
· Ensure that students receive an induction to the module to ensure that they understand the learning, teaching, attendance policy and assessment strategy including marking practice.
· Responsible for the secure printing of examination papers in sufficient quantities and secure submission to the Exam Officer.
· Supervise student projects and the academic elements of progress, achievement and attendance.
· Ensure that the TA’s and administrative staff attend punctually for their commitments and provide suitable handouts or supporting materials to assist the students’ learning, including on e-learning.
· Mark work and exams promptly and accurately with reference to departmental marking criteria.
· Set assessments and formal examinations in accordance with the relevant regulations and by the published deadline.
· Ensure marks are entered into the Student Record System (SRS) and are accurate and error-free.
· Be available for examination supervision duties.
· Answer students’ enquiries either by e-mail or physically during office hours, ensuring proper understanding of the course material.
· Undertake various duties as assigned by Dean/Vice Dean’s, Head of Department, and Programme Director
Job Requirements
Educational Qualifications ·PhD in the relevant Subject area and Assistant Professorship.
Experience · A track record of regular publications in high-impact research journals
Technical Skills · Professional English reading, writing & speaking skills. · Microsoft Office applications · Internet Tools and various browsers
Competencies Core · Collaboration · Customer Focus · Integrity & Accountability · Results Focus