Why the American University of Iraq—Baghdad?
Opening its doors in January 2021, the new American University of Iraq—Baghdad (AUIB) began as a dream of influential individuals in Iraqi and United States business, industry and government who wanted 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.
This position will report directly to the Dean of the College of Pharmacy
Job description, duties, and responsibilities:
- Educate undergraduate and graduate students in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences in both basic and advanced theoretical and lab courses.
- Participate in designing modules and programs in novel pharmaceutical sciences domains to reflect the latest developments in the field.
- Contribute to the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education's (ACPE) accreditation process.
- Develop and lead multidisciplinary research collaborations leading to publications in reputed journals, and establish an extramural funded research program that augments the research directions of the college.
- Contribute to the development of pioneer testing and research facilities and laboratories at the College of Pharmacy.
- Contribute to advancing pharmacy practice in the region through designing and delivering various continuous education (CE) programs.
- Be involved in assessment and committee work at the college and the university.
Qualifications:
- PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences in addition to a BPharm or PharmD from a reputed university. Candidates with degrees from an ACPE accredited school/college of pharmacy and postdoctoral experience in Pharmaceutical Sciences will be highly considered.
- Preference will also be given to candidates with research credentials and interests in any of the areas of drug delivery, pharmacokinetics, biopharmaceutics, pharmaceutical analysis, or industrial pharmacy.
- Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience at a reputed university.
- Excellent communication skills in English and familiarity with the American system of higher education.
- Interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- An effective team player can collaborate well with coworkers and students from diverse cultural backgrounds, foster a positive attitude, and never stop seeking for better solutions.
- High standard and significant record of institutional, professional, and community service leadership in research, along with successful receipt and management of funded research projects, including the supervision of research staff and students and publications of high impact outputs.
Application Requirements for Positions at the American University of Iraq—Baghdad
To be considered for any role at the American University of Iraq—Baghdad (AUIB), applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Cover letter: This should detail how your skills and experience align with the specific requirements of the position you are applying for.
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Please provide an up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae
- Identification: A valid national ID or passport is required for the application process.
- For Faculty vacancies, the application needs to include: Teaching Philosophy (1 page max) and Research Statement (2 pages max)
** Please note that applications missing any of these components will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email and WhatsApp to schedule interviews.
If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will need to provide additional documentation:
- Educational transcripts and certifications must be translated into English.
- References: You must provide contact details for three references. These individuals should be those who have either worked with you or supervised your work.
We look forward to receiving your complete applications and appreciate your interest in joining our dynamic team at AUIB.