The position

The College of Health Sciences is seeking to recruit a qualified candidate for a position in Public Health at the level of Teaching Assistant.  The successful candidate will assist faculty members at the Department of Public Health in assessing and administering courses related (but not exclusive) to biostatistics and epidemiology.  The position also involves delivering tutorial sessions and running student workgroups, in addition to student advisory role.

Duties and Responsibilities             

1. Prepare and deliver practical/ lab/ tutorial sessions.
2. Under the supervision of the course instructor, teach introductory and/or other professional and technical–based sessions.
3. Assess and evaluate student assignments/ tests, quizzes, exams/ project and grade student performance under the supervision of course instructors.
4. Provide academic assistance to students during office hours.
5. Assist with senior students' graduation projects.
6. Organize field trips and supervise internship and field studies.
7. Serve on departmental committees as assigned by Head of Department.
8. Contribute to academic advising and assist in Department/College events.
9. Support research activities in the department.
10. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department

Qualifications                       

1. Master’s degree in biostatistics, or epidemiology, or a similar field.
2. At least two-year experience in running tutorials in Biostatistics and Epidemiology to public health and/or medical students in an academic or clinical setting
3. Familiarity with educational technologies in higher education
4. Flexibility in dealing with various academic and administrative tasks
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills
6. Ability to communicate clearly with students on an individual basis or in small groups and to liaise with faculty members.
7. Arabic language is preferable.