Lab Instructor

Lahore University of Management Sciences

Lahore , Pakistan

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This role supports faculty in delivering chemistry courses by assisting as both a Course and Lab Teaching Assistant. The position involves contributing to theoretical instruction and hands-on laboratory teaching, while actively facilitating student learning and engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with students and faculty to enhance the academic experience in chemistry through mentoring, supervision, and development of laboratory experiments.

Key Responsibilities
- Teach fundamental chemistry theory courses, including organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry.
- Mentor tutorial groups, creating an engaging and supportive learning environment to improve students’ academic outcomes.
- Conduct chemistry laboratory courses across organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry disciplines.
- Design and develop new experiments and experimental setups for research and instructional use.
- Supervise students during laboratory sessions, guide them through experiments, and assist in preparing laboratory reports.
- Oversee procurement, commissioning, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Manage laboratory infrastructure, including sourcing equipment, chemicals, glassware, and consumables necessary for teaching and research activities.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Chemistry from a Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized institution.
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge and Skills
- Strong teaching and communication abilities.
- Capability to independently design and conduct experiments.
- Proficiency in handling and maintaining laboratory equipment.
- Competence in maintaining accurate data logs and records.
- Adequate computer literacy.

Behaviours
- Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
- Accountability and responsibility in task execution.
- Effective time management skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving aptitude.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
LUMS offers a vibrant learning ecosystem that fosters innovation, skill development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Employees have the opportunity to engage with leading academic professionals and contribute beyond their immediate roles. Intellectual freedom is highly valued, encouraging exploration across disciplines and diverse perspectives for mutual growth.

The university provides competitive benefits including Provident Fund, Group Life Insurance, EOBI pension scheme, outpatient medical coverage for employees and their families, and inpatient health insurance covering self, spouse, and dependent children.

Campus Facilities
The LUMS campus features world-class amenities such as a Sports Complex with international-standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball, and volleyball, a FINA-certified 25-meter swimming pool, and separate gyms for men and women. Additional conveniences include a variety of dining options, a mosque, medical center, library, parking, female transport services, and a professionally managed daycare center for community members’ children.

Discounts and Educational Opportunities
LUMS provides extensive corporate and educational discounts to its community. These include tuition fee waivers for employees’ children enrolled in undergraduate programs, scholarships for master’s degrees across several schools, and access to executive development programs through the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The university does not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, disability, or social status. Candidates from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.