Assoc. Prof. Family Medicine

Ajman University; Ajman; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ajman seeks an Associate Professor of Family Medicine. The role includes developing courses, conducting research, and evaluating student progress. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Family Medicine and be eligible for UAE licensure. The ideal applicant is dedicated to professional development and has a strong background in pedagogy and research.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an English proficiency and a strong background in Family Medicine.
• Experience with Problem-Based Learning and Team-Based Learning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver courses in Family Medicine.
• Conduct high-quality research and publish outcomes.
• Evaluate and monitor student progress.
• Support curricular development in Family Medicine.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Dedication to professional development

Strong pedagogic skills

Research leadership

Community service leadership

Academic advising

Familiarity with Learning Management Systems

Education

Ph.D. or terminal clinical qualification in Family Medicine

Basic medical degree (MBBS/MD)

Job description

Assoc. Prof. Family Medicine Jobs in Ajman, UAE

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver courses to students in the specified discipline areas of study, considering and aiming to achieve thethree (3) fundamental university standards: Teaching, Research, and Services.
• 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:

• 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 licencing as a clinical practitioner in the UAE.
• 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 experience teaching in an integrated systems-based curriculum.
• 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.).

Skills Required:

• Ability to communicateeffectively 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).