Clinical Assistant/ Associate Professor in Psychiatry

Ajman University; Ajman; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajman University in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, invites applications for a Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor in Psychiatry, starting Spring semester 2026-2027. The role spans teaching, research, and service within the College of Medicine, with curricular development and accreditation responsibilities.

Requirements include MBBS/MD, a Ph.D. or terminal clinical qualification in Psychiatry, board certification with UAE licensure eligibility, and proven English communication and pedagogical

Qualifications

• MD/MBBS required with a Ph.D. or terminal psychiatry qualification.
• Board-certified in Psychiatry with UAE licensure eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver courses in Psychiatry aligning with Teaching, Research and Services standards.
• Evaluate and monitor student progress and provide actionable feedback.
• Conduct high-quality research and publish in reputable journals/conferences.
• Pursue research in biomedical sciences or pedagogy and manage instructional resources.
• Support curricular development in Psychiatry and link to clinical sciences.
• Seek methods and resources to meet course objectives.
• Support and participate in accreditation initiatives.
• Maintain relations with students to foster learning.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Pedagogic skills

Scholarly research

Academic advising

Diversity & inclusion

LMS familiarity

Education

MBBS/MD

Ph.D. or terminal clinical qualification in Psychiatry

Tools

LMS (Learning Management Systems)

Job description

Location:

Ajman University AJMAN, Ajman University AJMAN

Company:

Ajman University

Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor in Psychiatry

The College of Medicine, Ajman University, has an opening for the position of a Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor in Psychiatry, starting Spring semester 2026-2027.

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 biomedical sciences and/or pedagogy, organize and manage instructional resources, course outlines, and community networks.
• Supporting and expanding curricular development in Psychiatry in consonance with other basic and clinical 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 Psychiatry from an accredited institution.
• Board-certified in Psychiatry and eligible for registration and licencing as a clinical practitioner in the UAE.
• 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 provide academic advising for students.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple diverse communities.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Notes:

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.