Institute invites applications from Indian nationals having an excellent academic record and relevant work experience for the following positions purely on a temporary and contractual basis under the funded project titled “Pilot Programme of India Innovation Competency Enhancement Program (IICEP)” (Proj. code: 30119486) funded by Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India:
Date Posted: 21st August 2021
Hiring Organization: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune
Organization Profile: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune is an autonomous public research university established in 2006. It is one of the seven Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research and was one of the first IISERs to be established along with IISER Kolkata. It is located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Job Title:
- Teaching Assistant
Employment Type: Temporary and Contractual Basis
Number of posts: 10 (Ten)
The project titled “Pilot Programme of India Innovation Competency Enhancement Program (IICEP)”
Educational Qualification:
- Graduate degree in Science/ Mathematics/ Science Education or equivalent with a minimum of one year of relevant work experience as mentioned in the ‘Desirable’ section.
Desirable:
- Good experience in teaching or outreach based on school curriculum from Standard 5th to 10th.
- Good knowledge of trends in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) education and teacher training
- Excellent model-making and demonstration skills for training teachers
- On-field data collection and management skills
- Strong proficiency in Hindi, Marathi, and any other regional languages
- Good command over oral and written communication skills
- Strong motivation and enthusiasm to work with teachers and students in rural and urban areas
Job Requirements: The incumbent is expected to
- Assist in teacher training workshops (virtual and physical) to be conducted at the Science Activity Centre at IISER Pune and in different parts of India on science and mathematics topics
- Visit schools to get an accurate picture of the existing science laboratories and teaching tools for mathematics, and make notes to design the kit to be given to the teachers in the first stage of the program
- Carry out regular on-field visits to various rural and urban Build a good rapport with teachers and help them carry out various teaching activities
- Carry out occasional engagement sessions with teachers and students
- Make on-field notes and keep records of observations and feedback from teachers and students
- Design new activities and building models to be used in school level teaching
- Keep a record of the teachers’ activities and also generate periodic reports that will provide inputs to tweak the existing teacher training modules as needed
- Engage in the translation of resource material to regional languages schools participating in the project
Tenure of the appointment: Initially for a period of one year extendable for a further period subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the project.
Age Limit: Not more than 35 years as of last date of application
Job Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Consolidated emoluments Rs. 35,000/- to Rs. 40,000/- per month depending upon experience
Apply Mode: Online
Last Date: 1st September 2021
Official Website: http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/
How to Apply:
- Interested candidates should fill online application available on the link Click here to apply on or before September 01, 2021.
- A list of shortlisted candidates for the selection process with details of date & time will be put up on the institute website below this advertisement and the shortlisted candidates will be informed by e-mail only. Therefore, please mention active Mobile Numbers and Email ID in the application form.
- Recent passport size photographs and photocopies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience, etc. will be collected and verified at an appropriate stage.
Organization Address:
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
Dr. Homi Bhabha Rd, Ward No. 8, NCL Colony,
Pashan, Pune, Maharashtra 411008
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