Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor Family Medicine Ajman University

Job Detail

Job ID 9539
Career Level Intermediate
Experience Fresh
Gender Female|Male

Job Description

The College of Medicine, Ajman University, presently has an opening for the position of a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Family Medicine, starting Fall semester 2023 to 2024. The selected candidate is responsible to develop and deliver courses to students in the specified discipline areas of study, considering and aiming to achieve the three (3) fundamental university standards: Teaching, Research, and Services.

Duties of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor

Evaluate and monitor individual student progress and provide feedback to sustain student success.
Conduct high quality research in his/her own field and publish research outcomes in reputable journals and conferences.
Pursuing research in relevant clinical and biomedical sciences and/or pedagogy, organize and manage instructional resources, course outlines, and community networks.
Supporting and expanding curricular development in family medicine in consonance with other basic medical science subjects and linking to clinical sciences.
Actively seek out methods, procedures, and resources to best achieve course objectives.
Support and participate in accreditation initiatives.
Maintain relationships with students that are conducive to learning.
Perform miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor

Basic medical degree (MBBS/MD).
Earned Ph.D. Degree or a terminal clinical qualification (exit degree) in Family Medicine from an accredited institution or licensing body.
Board certified in general/specialized Family Medicine and eligible for registration and licensing as a clinical practitioner in the UAE.
Previous experience teaching in an integrated systems based curriculum.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

Displays evidence of ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: family medicine, geriatric medicine, community medicine, occupational medicine, palliative and pain medicine, etc.
Previous involvement in Problem Based Learning (PBL) and Team Based Learning (TBL) educational processes (i.e., development, tutor guide preparation, facilitation, assessment) will be highly desirable.
The candidate must be able to communicate in English.
Advanced use of technology in the education process (delivering classes via presentations, using e learning systems, reports, etc.).
Ability to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing.
Dedication to continued professional development and scholarship.
Engaging in scholarly work that is of very high quality as evidenced by external peer review.
Exhibit strong pedagogic skills and to remain proficient and current in their disciplines.
Ability to develop and lead high quality research.
Ability to develop and lead community service efforts of AU.
Ability to provide academic advising for students.
Ability to work effectively with multiple diverse communities.
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS).