Vacancy for Chemistry Teacher
Job Description
Brief description of UFAZ: UFAZ is an ambitious project initiated by the Presidents of the French Republic and the Republic of Azerbaijan in 2014. It is administered by the historic university of Azerbaijan - the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU) from the Azerbaijani side and the prestigious University of Strasbourg (UNISTRA) from the French side.
UFAZ delivers 2 national diplomas (French and Azerbaijani) at the Bachelor level in the following specialties: Computer Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Geophysics, Oil and Gas engineering. And at the Master level in the following specialties: Data Science and artificial intelligence, Physical chemistry/Chemical engineering, Geosciences, Water Resources and Management. Tuition language is English.
Position description:
Position name: Chemistry Teacher
Type of contract: Full-Time
Position in the organizational structure: Attached to the Education department of the French-Azerbaijani University (UFAZ), under the supervision of the Chemistry Teacher Coordinator of UFAZ.
Starting date: September 2025.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assigned lectures and seminars;
- Demonstrate high-quality teaching performance;
- Contribute to the preparation of midterm and final exam questions;
- Collaborate effectively with the department to adapt the UNISTRA curriculum to local academic requirements;
- Prioritize team objectives over individual goals to achieve successful outcomes;
- Take responsibility for all aspects of the teaching process, including exams and student projects;
- Take responsibility for the organization of laboratory classes and supervise laboratory assistants;
- Deliver course materials through the Moodle student platform;
- Perform administrative duties such as maintaining attendance records and supervising exams;
- Ensure the organization of classes, preparation of exam questions, and submission of relevant teaching information to the administration;
- Adhere to deadlines for submitting exam grades to the administration;
- Develop innovative teaching approaches aligned with course objectives;
- Provide general student support, guidance, and resolve issues or refer students to relevant departments when necessary;
- Supervise students involved in relevant research projects;
Requirements
- PhD degree or currently enrolled in a PhD program in Chemistry or a related field;
- Fluency in English and Azerbaijani is a must and French language preferable;
- At least two years teaching experience at bachelor level;
- Demonstrated public speaking and communication skills;
- Familiarity with modern educational practices and the use of information and communication technologies in teaching;
- Practical experience in conducting and supervising laboratory sessions in general, organic, inorganic, or physical chemistry;
- Solid understanding of chemical safety regulations and lab management;
- Basic knowledge of scientific research methods and data analysis.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit an updated resume in PDF format, in English, when completing the application form.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The cut-off date for application is June 16, 2025.