Physics Lab Instructor Full-Time Position

College of Arts and Sciences

Why the American University of Iraq – Baghdad?

Opening its doors in January of 2021, the new American University of Iraq – Baghdad (AUIB) began as a dream of influential individuals in Iraqi and the United States business, industry and government who want to see a world-class institution of higher learning established in the city, reminiscent of the days when Baghdad was an educational mecca and flourishing capital of the Muslim world.  With a great library, palatial college buildings and student centers, state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and athletic facilities, AUIB will be a beautiful campus attracting students, faculty, and staff from throughout the world.  We invite you to join us in this exciting new venture.

We invite applications and nominations for a position of:

Physics Lab Instructor Full-Time Position

This position will report directly to the Dean of College of Arts and Sciences.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Teach physics lab courses, in support and under supervision of faculty. 
2. Set up equipment and material for lab sessions. 
3. Prepare and maintain documentation of lab inventory of equipment, materials and supplies.
4. Arrange purchase orders for lab material and supplies, and lab budget. 
5. Prepare and maintain documentation of all lab protocols and procedures, and safety rules. 
6. Attend technical and lab safety training as deemed necessary. 

EXPERIENCE, SKILL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Master’s degree in physics from an accredited college/ university.
2. Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience post-secondary in a college/ university setting. 
3. Familiarity with lab safety rules. 
4. Familiarity with American system of higher education. 
5. Ability to work and coordinate with faculty and other lab instructors as member of a team. 
6. Ability to interact effectively with students, supervise and guide them in the lab.
7. Strong computer skills, English communication skills, and good time management skills. 

Application Procedure: 

Applications should include:

• Cover letter addressing the requirements of the position
• Updated Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of Passport Data information page.
• References (contact details) for up to three individuals who are familiar with your work.
• Copies of all formal academic degrees and certificates.
• Copies of your Transcripts.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Confidential review of materials and screening of candidates will begin immediately. 

Please apply through AUIB website OR send your application and supporting documents to the following email address: jobs@auib.edu.iq 

You MUST put the position title in the Subject line.

If an applicant has any relatives working at AUIB this must be disclosed in writing in the cover letter.

If you have not heard back from us after 3 weeks, it means that your application was not successful.