Assistant Lecturer

General Information

• Position: Assistant Lecturer
• Organization: Salahaddin University-Erbil
• Department: Engineering College, Electrical Department
• Duration: 2009 - 2012
• Category: Academic

Role Overview

As an Assistant Lecturer at Salahaddin University-Erbil, I was responsible for teaching computer programming courses and essential computer skills to electrical engineering students. This role provided me with foundational experience in academic teaching and student development.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Instruction

• Computer Programming Courses: Delivered comprehensive programming instruction to electrical engineering students
• Computer Skills Training: Taught operating system usage and Microsoft Office applications
• Practical Laboratory Management: Supervised hands-on computer lab sessions with assistance from two lab assistants
• Course Development: Prepared and organized both theoretical and practical course materials

Academic Duties

• Examination Management: Created and administered course examinations
• Student Assessment: Graded student assignments and examinations
• Laboratory Coordination: Managed practical lab work and equipment
• Student Supervision: Conducted exam invigilation and student monitoring

Professional Development

This position provided valuable experience in:

• Academic Teaching: Developing effective teaching methodologies for technical subjects
• Course Preparation: Creating comprehensive course materials and lesson plans
• Student Management: Working with diverse student groups and managing classroom dynamics
• Laboratory Administration: Coordinating practical sessions and managing teaching assistants
• Assessment Design: Developing fair and comprehensive evaluation methods

Transition

I left this position to pursue my PhD studies at the University of Nottingham, taking an extended study leave to complete my doctoral research in computer science.

Impact

This role established my foundation in academic teaching and provided essential experience in:

• Educational methodology and student engagement
• Technical course delivery and practical instruction
• Academic administration and assessment procedures
• Professional development in higher education