Associate / Full Professor

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine, seeks a full-time faculty member at Associate or Full Professor level. The role emphasizes undergraduate teaching, Family Medicine clerkships, and clinical skills training, with research expectations and active service on educational committees.

Clinical duties will be at SEHA outpatient clinics, with opportunities for international collaborations.

Qualifications

• MD/MBBS degree required.
• Advanced postgraduate training in Family Medicine mandatory.
• Prior undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience required.
• Certification/Fellowship from North America, Australasia, or Europe preferred.
• Strong scholarly activity with publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Training in medical education and research desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Family Medicine clerkships and clinical skills sessions.
• Assess medical students and supervise clinical rotations.
• Provide clinical duties at affiliated SEHA outpatient clinics at consultant level.
• Engage in clinical and laboratory-based research with CMHS faculty.
• Participate in educational and administrative committees and activities.

Skills

USMLE familiarity

Curriculum design

Student supervision

Family Medicine research

Education

MD/MBBS degree

Advanced postgraduate training in Family Medicine

Fellowship/certification (NA/AU/EU)

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Family Medicine at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate, dedicated to teaching, committed to research, and eager to make a meaningful impact on students, patients, families, and the community. The successful candidate will be responsible for undergraduate teaching, particularly in the Family Medicine clerkship, clinical skills training, and medical student assessment. Clinical duties at the consultant level will be provided at affiliated AHS SEHA outpatient clinics. The candidate is expected to engage in clinical and laboratory-based research in collaboration with CMHS faculty and clinical colleagues in affiliated hospitals. Opportunities for international research collaborations are available and encouraged. The role also includes active participation in educational and administrative functions within the college, including committee service. Research is a key expectation, and candidates should demonstrate prior scholarly activity with publications in peer-reviewed journals. The college offers strong institutional support for research, including access to funding, technical assistance, and collaborative networks.

Minimum Qualification

• An MD or MBBS degree
• Completed advanced postgraduate training in Family Medicine
• Prior undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
• Certification/Fellowship (or equivalent) from North America, Australasia, or Europe
• A strong record of scholarly activity, including publications in internationally recognized journals
• Training in medical education and research

Preferred Qualification

As above

Expected Skills

• Familiarity with USMLE, Canadian Qualifying Examinations, and accreditation of graduate medical programs.
• Certification/Fellowship in North America, Australasia, Europe
• A strong track record in curriculum design, course oversight, and student supervision
• Expertise in Family Medicine research, with the ability to advance knowledge in the field