Assistant/Associate Professor of Family Medicine

Sharjah International; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah International in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, invites applications for the position of Lecturer/Assistant/Associate Professor of Family Medicine. The appointment involves teaching Family Medicine within an integrated, problem-based curriculum and advising students on academic and career matters.

Prospective candidates should have MSc for lecturer level and PhD for assistant/associate professor level, plus three years of higher education teaching experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years teaching experience in higher education medical/health sciences
• Experience in Problem Based Learning is highly desirable
• Prospective applicants hold MSc for lecturer level and PhD for Assistant/ Associate Professor level
• American Board / Royal College Fellowship (or Equivalent) in Family Medicine
• Strong teaching skills in Family Medicine and its application
• Experience in delivering computer-assisted courses content to students
• Membership in Public Health related bodies at national/international levels
• Sincere interest in assisting diverse multi-cultural student body

Responsibilities

• Teach Family Medicine subjects to medical students
• Evaluate student learning with MCQ, SAQ, DOCEE, OSCE, portfolios, and written assignments
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations
• Advise students on academic, research, and vocational matters
• Participate in department activities and university committees
• Contribute to departmental and college advancement

Skills

Lecturing skills

Interpersonal skills

Research in medical education

Public health involvement

Statistical methods

Team collaboration

Problem-based learning

Diversity & inclusion

Education

MSc for lecturer level

PhD for assistant/Associate Professor level

Job description

Posting Date 05/Nov/2026 Expiry Date 08/Dec/2026 Job Reference Number:2731-2026-11-05T09:55:42

Assistant/Associate Professor of Family Medicine

CATEGORY Faculty Members College of Medicine

College Medicine

Department Family and Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences

Job Purpose

Lecturer/ Assistant/Associate Professor o f Family Medicine atthe Departmentof Family & Community Medicine & Behavioral Sciences, the College of Medicine,to teach Family Medicine subjects for medicalstudents within an integrated, problem-based curriculum. We look forward toqualified and experienced professionals who can deliver expertise as academicfaculty as well as consultant family medicine.

• Teach F amily Medicine subjects to medical studen ts
• Evaluate student's learning using various methods of assessments including MCQ, SAQ, DOCEE, OSCE, portfolios, written clinical assignments. etc.
• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations
• Advise students on academic, research and vocational matters
• Active participation in departmental assignments and student activities as assigned by the department chair or college dean
• Serve on department, faculty and university committees as appointed or elected

Required Skills

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Strong interpersonal skills that can produce effective lecturer-learner interactions during both one-on-one (student advising) and in group (classroom) sessions.
• An outstanding record of academic performance and demonstrated expertise in family medicine.
• Outstanding/ demonstrated ability in teaching family medicine subjects and its application.
• Strong teaching skills in one or more subject within the prescribed curriculum and experience or evidence of potential.
• Experience in preparing and delivering computer-assisted courses content to students.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering training courses and conducting research related to medical education.
• Membership in Public Health related bodies at the national and international levels.
• Evidence of strong desire for continuous personal development.
• Sincere interest in assisting each student within a diverse and multi-cultural community to maximize their academic, professional, and personal potential.
• Team player that is motivated to strengthen and advance the department and the college.
• Experience in applying advanced statistical methods to setting standards in students' assessment at the college. Prospective applicants work experience:
• At least 3 years teaching experience in higher education institutions, medical/health sciences.
• Experience in Problem Based Learning is highly desirable.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Prospective applicants holding at least MSc for lecturer level and PhD for Assistant/ Associate Professor level in family medicine or another health-related field

American Board / Royal College Fellowship (or Equivalent) in Family Medicine