Specialist (Biology), Examination Board

Entity:Aga Khan UniversityLocation:KarachiIntroduction:The Aga Khan University was founded in 1983 as Pakistan's first private university. It is a not-for-profit institution and an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. Starting in 2000, the University expanded to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the United Kingdom, and Afghanistan. AKU began life as a health-sciences university.The Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) is the first private-sector university-led trans-provincial Board (awarding body) in Pakistan established through the Ordinance of the Government of Pakistan. The Board offers high-quality examinations for Secondary School (grades 9th and 10th - SSC) and Higher Secondary School (grades 11th and 12th - HSSC/ FSC) qualifications for public and private schools across Pakistan. The Board also offers a Middle School Programme (MSP) for grades 6th-8th students, and its registered schools engage a globally accepted approach, Project-Based Learning (PBL) to implement the MSP.At the heart of AKU-EB's mission is to shift teaching and learning away from rote learning and move towards higher order thinking, preparing students for higher education and lifelong learning. The Board is evaluated internationally for implementing global best practices, making AKU-EB qualifications credible and recognized globally.AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults. It expects all employees, trainees, and partners to share this commitment.Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Specialist (Biology) in the Examination Board.Job Role / Responsibilities:Reporting to the Manager, Examination Development, you will be responsible for developing error-free, balanced, and grade-appropriate exam papers regarding content, skill coverage, and difficulty level for the subject of Biology. Additionally, you will be responsible for:Developing and reviewing high-quality items for the subject of Biology regularly and as per recommendations.

Mentoring and guiding other team members.

Reviewing and providing critical feedback on their exam papers.

Reviewing departmental reports and sharing suggestions for improvements.

Actively participating in the development of syllabi, teaching materials, and reports for Biology subject and/or related/assigned subjects.

Actively participating in the workshop design for Biology subject for teachers and students as part of AKU-EB's workshop program for schools.

Actively participating in the development of middle school projects in Biology subject.

Publishing research work as co-author.

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:You should have:Preferably a Master of Science degree in Biology from a recognized University.

At least 3-5 years of experience teaching Biology at SSC and HSSC levels.

Excellent understanding of Biology subject at the secondary and higher secondary level.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Understanding of the contribution of examination and syllabi in effective teaching.

Fluency in speaking and writing Urdu and English.Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.Disclaimer:The Aga Khan University is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at AKU are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications and experience, without regard to race, color, caste or creed, national, social or ethnic origin, gender (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification). AKU does not discriminate among job candidates on account of any of these characteristics.#J-18808-Ljbffr