Pharmacy Lab Instructor – (5) Spring 2025 (January) – Accepting Applications

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:

• Teach pharmacy lab courses such as dosage forms, pharmacology, pharmaceutical analysis, pharmacokinetics & bioequivalence, drug design & synthesis, or clinical pharmacy.
• Set up equipment and materials for the lab sessions.
• Prepare and maintain documentation of the lab inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Arrange purchase orders for lab materials and supplies, as well as the lab budget.
• Prepare and maintain documentation of all lab protocols, procedures, and safety rules.
• Contribute to the research activities and initiate research projects.
• Attend technical training as deemed necessary.
• Be involved in assessment and committee work at the College of Pharmacy and AUIB.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a pharmacy-related domain from a reputable college/university. (Note: Applicants with a PhD will be considered overqualified for this position.)
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in a college/university setting.
• Work experience involving animals will be given careful consideration.
• Active engagement in research, including recent publications in indexed journals.
• Familiarity with American system of higher education.
• Ability to work and coordinate with faculty and other lab instructors as member of a team.
• Ability to interact effectively with students, supervise and guide them in the lab.
• Strong computer skills, English communication skills, and good time management skills.

Application Procedure:

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.
• Teaching Philosophy (1 page max)
• 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.