Faculty Member – Preparatory Year (Natural Sciences)

BMC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Dubai Branch seeks a qualified faculty member to teach Physics, Biology, and Chemistry in the Preparatory Year Program. The role focuses on equipping students for health and medical disciplines, requiring a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences and teaching excellence. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills, with a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in higher education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of proven teaching experience in higher education.
• English proficiency: IELTS Academic Band 7 or equivalent if degree not in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging interdisciplinary courses in Physics, Biology, and Chemistry.
• Advise and support students academically during their transition.
• Collaborate in curriculum design and periodic review.

Skills

Teaching across multiple science disciplines

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Creativity

Leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Natural Sciences

UAE MOE Equivalency Certificate

Job description

BMC Dubai Branch is seeking a qualified and versatile faculty member to teach Physics, Biology, and Chemistry in the Preparatory Year Program. This role is essential in equipping students with strong foundational knowledge in natural sciences to support their academic journey in health and medical disciplines. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences, demonstrate teaching excellence, and fulfill the academic standards set by the KHDA and QFEmirates.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Teaching & Student Engagement
   • Deliver engaging and interdisciplinary courses in Physics, Biology, and Chemistry tailored to students entering health and medical fields.
   • Ensure course delivery aligns with KHDA frameworks and the National Qualifications Framework (QFEmirates).
   • Promote active learning, scientific thinking, and ethical awareness in scientific practice.
   • Integrate technology and interactive methods to reinforce science concepts.
2. Academic Support
   • Advise and support students academically during the transition from high school to undergraduate healthcare-related programs.
   • Monitor student progress and contribute to academic interventions when needed.
3. Curriculum & Quality Enhancement
   • Collaborate in curriculum design and periodic review to ensure scientific accuracy and alignment with KHDA regulations.
   • Contribute to quality assurance efforts, documentation, and institutional reporting.
4. Professional Development & Scholarly Work
   • Engage in continuous professional development related to teaching science education and interdisciplinary methods.
   • Participate in academic committees, student events, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Natural Sciences (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, or a related interdisciplinary field) from an accredited university.
• UAE MOE Equivalency Certificate is required or must be in progress at the time of hiring.
• Minimum 3 years of proven teaching experience in higher education or preparatory programs.
• Demonstrated ability to teach across multiple science disciplines effectively.
• English proficiency: IELTS Academic Band 7 (or equivalent) if the degree was not completed in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching science foundation courses in UAE or KHDA-regulated institutions.
• Familiarity with science education trends and student-centered learning.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development in interdisciplinary health-related sciences.

Additional Skills and Attributes

• Creativity, innovation, and learning ability.
• Problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Initiative, reliability, and strong job knowledge.
• Coaching, teaching, event organization, and workshop development skills.
• Productivity, punctuality, and attendance.
• Effective communication skills for working with diverse mentalities.
• Ability to develop teaching designs and mentorship.
• Efficient handling of administrative duties.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.