Assistant/Associate/Full Professor United Arab Emirates University Al Ain

The College of Medicine & Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in the Department of Medical Education. Qualified candidates at all levels will be considered at a rank commensurate with academic accomplishments. The duties of the post outlined below are not exhaustive, and the post holder will be expected to be flexible and cooperative in undertaking such academic and administrative duties as needed in line with the changing educational requirements of the Department and College. The successful candidate will be an innovator and willing to work with a team.

Duties of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

• Working closely with the Department Chair of Medical Education to assist faculty in developing teaching and student assessment effectiveness by delivering faculty development programs.
• Liaising with Program Directors, Course Coordinators, and faculty to develop an outcome based medical education curriculum.
• Interpret the training requirements of each specialty, including the promotion and use of a clinical simulation and center.
• Provide input and recommendations to the Dean, Vice Dean, Program Directors, and University on issues relating to existing and proposed new medical education and training activities.
• Responsible for special projects as delegated by the Vice Dean regarding Postgraduate education and training.
• Provide support and advice to the College leaders in matters pertaining to the accreditation of undergraduate and postgraduate medical programs.
• Develop policies and procedures for effective management of the curriculum.
• Supervise the delivery of the medical education curriculum in collaboration with Program Directors by ensuring the availability of optimal learning resources (library, teaching laboratories, clinical skills training and simulation, media resources, electronic teaching resources, IT support).
• Contribute to the evaluation of faculty teaching.
• Contribute to the development and coordination of learning in the clinical skills and simulation center as an effective educational tool for integrated clinical and communication skills.
• Contribute to the development and promotion of the integration of clinical skills and simulation based curriculum activities with placement based learning experiences.
• Work with clinical specialists to ensure the smooth delivery of clinical skills center based examinations (OSCEs).
• Develop an annual report on Medical Education activities.

Job Requirements of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

• Must hold a PhD in medical education and Masters degree in Education/Medical Education.
• Experience of Problem Based and/or Team Based Learning.
• Experience of involvement in research.
• Knowledge and experience of leading/implementing developments in medical education.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve, identify priorities.
• Commitment and enthusiasm for the provision of quality innovative medical education.
• Enthusiasm for quality teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Enthusiasm for own lifelong learning and keeping abreast of changes and innovations in medical education.
• Proactive and forward planning.

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