Clinical Assistant/ Associate Professor in Psychiatry

Ajman University; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajman University in the United Arab Emirates invites applications for a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Psychiatry in Spring semester 2026-2027. The College of Medicine seeks a scholar with a MBBS/MD, a PhD in Psychiatry or terminal qualification, and board-certified credentials, capable of leading teaching and research in an integrated curriculum.

The role emphasizes English communication, advanced educational technology, and commitment to developing comprehensive medical education in

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD required.
• PhD in Psychiatry or terminal clinical qualification required.
• Board-certified in Psychiatry with UAE licensure eligibility.
• Experience teaching in an integrated systems-based curriculum.
• Desirable: involvement in PBL and TBL educational processes.
• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Advanced use of technology in education (presentations, e-learning, reports).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver courses aligned with Teaching, Research, and Service standards.
• Evaluate and monitor student progress; provide feedback.
• Conduct high-quality research and publish outcomes.
• Pursue research in biomedical sciences and pedagogy; organize resources and curricula.
• Support curricular development and link to clinical sciences.
• Explore methods and resources to meet course objectives.
• Support accreditation initiatives.
• Maintain strong student relationships to enhance learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Pedagogy skills

Scholarly work

Research leadership

Academic advising

Diversity collaboration

LMS familiarity

Education

MBBS/MD

PhD in Psychiatry

Board certification in Psychiatry

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.