Lab Instructor

Lahore University of Management Sciences; Lahore; On-site; PKR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Group Life Insurance

Outpatient medical coverage

In-patient Health Insurance

Job summary

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) invites applications for a Course TA and Lab TA to support faculty in delivering chemistry courses. You will contribute to both theoretical instruction and laboratory-based teaching, guiding students and preparing lab reports.

Fresh graduates with BS (Hons) in Chemistry and strong teaching skills are encouraged to apply. The role includes supervision of labs and involvement in equipment procurement and maintenance, within a dynamic university

Qualifications

• BS (Hons) in Chemistry from a HEC-recognised institution.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply with relevant coursework.
• Strong teaching and communication skills are required.
• Ability to design and conduct experiments independently.

Responsibilities

• Participate in teaching fundamental chemistry theory courses (organic, inorganic, physical).
• Mentor tutorial groups to foster engaging learning environments.
• Teach chemistry laboratory courses across organic, inorganic, physical chemistry.
• Design and develop new experiments and setups for research and teaching.
• Engage with students during labs, supervise experiments, and guide lab reports.
• Oversee procurement, commissioning, and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Manage lab infrastructure, including procurement of equipment, chemicals, glassware and consumables.

Skills

Excellent teaching and communication

Experiment design

Lab equipment handling

Data logs and records

Computer proficiency

Education

BS (Hons). Chemistry from a HEC-recognised institution

Job description

Position Overview

To support faculty in the delivery of chemistry courses by assisting as a Course TA and Lab TA, contributing to both theoretical instruction and laboratory-based teaching, while facilitating student learning and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in teaching fundamental chemistry theory courses, including organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry.
• Mentor tutorial groups while fostering an engaging, supportive, and stimulating learning environment to enhance students’ academic experience.
• Teach chemistry laboratory courses across organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry.
• Design and develop new experiments and experimental setups for both research and instructional purposes.
• Actively engage with students during laboratory sessions, supervise experiments, and guide them in preparing laboratory reports.
• Oversee the procurement, commissioning, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Manage laboratory infrastructure, including procurement of equipment, chemicals, glassware, and other consumables required for teaching and research.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent teaching and communication skills
• Ability to independently design and conduct experiments
• Proficiency in handling laboratory equipment
• Capability to maintain data logs and records
• Adequate computer proficiency

Behaviours

• Team Player
• Accountability
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking

Qualifications

• BS (Hons). Chemistry from a HEC-recognised institution.

Experience

• Fresh graduates

What We Offer:

A Learning Ecosystem

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

Intellectual Freedom

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

Benefits

LUMS offers competitive benefits to its academic and professional colleagues, including Provident Fund, Group Life Insurance, EOBI for Pension Scheme, Outpatient medical coverage for self and family, and In-patient Health Insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.

Campus Perks

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breathtaking mosque, a medical centre, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.

Discounts

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognised Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.