Lab Instructor

Lahore University of Management Sciences

Lahore , Pakistan

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We are seeking a motivated individual to support faculty in delivering chemistry courses by serving as both a Course Teaching Assistant (TA) and Lab TA. This role involves assisting with theoretical instruction and laboratory teaching, while actively facilitating student learning and engagement across organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry disciplines.

Key Responsibilities
- Assist in teaching fundamental chemistry theory courses, including organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry.
- Mentor tutorial groups, creating an engaging and supportive learning environment to enhance students’ academic experience.
- Conduct chemistry laboratory courses, guiding students through experiments in organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry.
- Design and develop new experiments and experimental setups for instructional and research purposes.
- Supervise laboratory sessions, actively engaging with students and assisting them in preparing laboratory reports.
- Oversee procurement, commissioning, and maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure smooth operations.
- Manage laboratory infrastructure, including the acquisition of equipment, chemicals, glassware, and other 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.
- Demonstrates accountability and responsibility.
- Effective time management skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving aptitude.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
LUMS offers a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment that encourages continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth. Employees have the opportunity to collaborate with leading academic minds and experienced professionals in Pakistan.

The institution values intellectual freedom, supporting exploration across disciplines and fostering a diverse and inclusive community for mutual learning and advancement.

Benefits include:
- Competitive Provident Fund and Group Life Insurance coverage.
- Enrollment in the Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) pension scheme.
- Comprehensive outpatient medical coverage for employees and their families.
- In-patient health insurance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.

Campus Facilities
The LUMS campus provides world-class amenities including 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 facilities include a variety of dining options, a mosque, a medical center, a well-equipped library, ample parking, female transport services, and a professionally managed daycare center for children of community members.

Additional Perks
LUMS offers corporate and educational discounts to its community members. These include tuition fee waivers for employees’ children enrolled in undergraduate programs, scholarships for master’s degrees across various 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. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage individuals from minority groups to apply. Discrimination on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, disability, or social status is not tolerated.