Academic Staff Member for the Master of Project Management (MPM) Program at Tabesh University

Job Description

1. Job Purpose

To assist with teaching, research, academic writing, and translation, and to provide academic guidance to students.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

1. To teach subjects related to the relevant department, as well as subjects in other departments where applicable, under the guidance and supervision of the designated supervising professor.

2. To undertake independent teaching upon approval by the Faculty Academic Council, provided that the individual holds the academic rank of Senior Teaching Assistant and meets the following requirements: holds at least a master's degree, has relevant experience, is proficient in at least one international language, demonstrates teaching competence, and has published academic articles at both national and international levels.

3. To translate textbooks and supplementary teaching materials and conduct related research under the supervision of the designated supervising professor.

4. To provide academic guidance to students in accordance with the principles and regulations governing higher education.

5. To conduct practical, field-based, and laboratory activities with students.

6. To actively participate in academic meetings, committees, and academic councils.

7. To prepare guidelines for practical, field-based, and laboratory activities under the supervision of the designated supervising professor.

8. To prepare lecture notes under the supervision of the designated supervising professor, as determined by the department.

9. To pursue professional development, particularly in specialized subject areas, international languages, research methodologies, student assessment methods, classroom management, and educational technology.

10. To actively contribute to the improvement of academic affairs at the departmental, faculty, and university levels.

11. To assist faculty members in preparing lecture notes and providing guidance to students in practical, field-based, and laboratory activities.

12. To serve as a member of the Faculty Academic Council and the University Academic Council in the absence of senior-ranking academic staff members, where applicable.

13. If the assigned teaching workload has not been fully fulfilled, to complete the outstanding teaching obligations under the supervision of the designated supervising professor through activities such as preparing lecture notes, teaching, participating in committees, and providing academic guidance to students.

14. To fulfill the assigned teaching load and carry out other academic activities.

15. To perform other duties and activities assigned by the relevant authorities, as provided for under the applicable higher education regulations.

1. General Recruitment Requirements:

·       Applicants must hold a PhD in Project Management. Candidates holding a Master's degree must have at least eight (8) years of relevant work experience.

·       Applicants must meet all requirements specified in the Regulation on the Recruitment of Academic Staff at Higher Education Institutions.

2. Additional Requirements for Foreign Candidates:

Foreign candidates must meet the following requirements:

·       Hold Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral degrees from recognized universities in the relevant country, with qualifications verified and approved by the Directorate of Foreign Credentials Evaluation and Equivalency.

·       Demonstrate at least 60% academic relevance and disciplinary continuity between their qualifications (Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD) and the advertised position.

·       Be physically, intellectually, and psychologically fit to perform teaching duties.

·       Be no older than 55 years of age.

·       Be proficient in at least one foreign language (English or Arabic), with the ability to communicate fluently, write academic texts, and teach in that language.

·       Have no criminal or moral convictions issued by the competent courts of their respective country.

·       Adhere to ethical standards, Islamic culture, and the policies of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

Application Submission Guidelines

Applicants must submit the following required documents to the Human Resources Department of Tabesh University on or before the vacancy closing date:

1. Application Letter: A formal written application expressing interest in the advertised position.

2. Original Academic Diplomas: Original diplomas for Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral degrees, as applicable.

3. Original Academic Transcripts: Original academic transcripts for Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral degrees, as applicable. Applicants who graduated from Afghan higher education institutions must submit their original transcripts in the national language, as applicable.

4. Copy of the Vacancy Announcement: A copy of the vacancy announcement published on the official website of the Ministry of Higher Education.

5. Original Identification Document: Original National Identity Card (Tazkira) or Passport.

6. Curriculum Vitae (CV): An up-to-date CV.

Important Notice: All required documents must be submitted to the Human Resources Department of Tabesh University by the vacancy closing date. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.

Further Information

For further information or inquiries regarding the vacancy, please contact us via email using the following details:

To: hr@tabesh.edu.af
CC: vc.academics@tabesh.edu.af