Instructor In Medical Education

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational opportunities

Job summary

The Department of Medical Education at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences seeks a qualified and motivated Instructor in Medical Education. The successful candidate will contribute to planning, delivery, coordination, and evaluation of undergraduate medical education activities.

Key responsibilities include supporting classroom-based, small-group, clinical skills, simulation and practical teaching; assisting with curriculum development and assessments; providing guidance and contributing

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Medical Education, Health Professions Education, Public Health, or related discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in medicine, nursing, allied health sciences, biomedical sciences, public health, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of teaching, learning, and assessment principles in medical or health professions education.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver undergraduate medical education activities.
• Coordinate curriculum development and course materials.
• Support student assessments including examinations and OSCEs.
• Provide academic guidance and feedback to students.
• Support quality assurance, accreditation, and program evaluation.
• Assist with faculty development and educational initiatives.
• Participate in committees, research, and scholarly activities.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Chair.

Skills

Teaching experience

English communication

Small-group facilitation

Educational technology

Curriculum development

Assessment knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Master's in Medical Education/HPE/Public Health

Bachelor's in medicine/nursing/allied health/sciences/public health

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Job Description:

The Department of Medical Education at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences seeks a qualified and motivated Instructor in Medical Education. The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, delivery, coordination, and evaluation of undergraduate medical education activities. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting classroom-based, small-group, clinical skills, simulation, and practical teaching activities.
• Assisting with curriculum development, course organization, and the preparation of educational materials.
• Supporting student assessments, including examinations, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), and workplace-based assessments.
• Providing academic guidance, feedback, and support to students.
• Contributing to educational quality assurance, program evaluation, accreditation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Supporting faculty development workshops and educational initiatives.
• Participating in departmental committees, administrative duties, research, and scholarly activities.
• Performing other duties assigned by the Chair of the Department.

Minimum Qualification

• A master’s degree in Medical Education, Health Professions Education, Public Health, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• A bachelor’s degree in medicine, nursing, allied health sciences, biomedical sciences, public health, or another relevant health-related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of teaching, learning, and assessment principles in medical or health professions education.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Preferred Qualification

• A doctoral degree, or current enrollment in a doctoral program, in Medical Education, Health Professions Education, Public Health, or a related discipline.
• Previous teaching or academic experience in a medical school or health professions education setting.
• Experience in curriculum development, student assessment, simulation-based education, educational technology, program evaluation, or public health education.
• Evidence of research, presentations, publications, or other scholarly activity in medical education or public health.
• Familiarity with accreditation and quality-assurance requirements in higher education.

Expected Skills

• Relevant teaching or professional experience in medical education, health professions education, or public health.
• Strong teaching, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to facilitate small-group learning and practical teaching sessions.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and support student development.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple academic responsibilities.
• Proficiency in educational technologies and learning-management systems.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, professionalism, and academic excellence.

31/03/2027