Strand Leader Research and Technology Strand (Research CMHS)

Organisation/Company KHALIFA UNIVERSITY Research Field Technology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Arab Emirates Application Deadline 08/04/2023 - 02:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by an EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job Purpose

Essential to this role is the desire to train a new generation of medical specialists, as well as contribute to world-class research that improves practice while delivering a service to the university, the community and the United Arab Emirates.

The responsibilities of faculty members shall be an appropriate combination of:

• a) Dissemination of knowledge through undergraduate and / or graduate teaching; and
• b) Research, scholarly or other creative activities; and
• c) Academic service

Strategic Responsibilities

Not applicable

Operational Responsibilities

• The position calls for a leading authority in clinical research, technology and innovationwith experience in curriculum management.
• Expected to have a made a substantive contribution to their discipline, and can show evidence of innovative curriculum development, a distinguished record of teaching, and proven academic leadership.

Teaching

• Participate in the development of course outlines for all courses within the strand
• Collaborate with othe strand leaders to ensure that all progam objectives are met
• Track program objectives within the strand
• Ensure that courses within the trand have the educational resources (e.g. space, IT) to meet course objectives
• Work with the Associate Dean for Research to create the academic calendar and course calendars
• Ensure course syllabi are in compliance with institutional standards
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum.
• Obtain sudent feedback and oversee course assessments within the strand
• Provide reports to the curriuclum commmitee regarding course evaluations; advise the curriuclum committee in all matters related to the strand
• Participate in the process of ensuring administration of quality assesment and evaluation tools
• Ensure timely submission of grades and evaluations from course directors

Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities:

• Engage in scholarly or creative activities in their area of expertise and makes results available for critical peer review.
• Deliver papers at professional association meetings, seminars and conferences.
• Participate in panels at regional and international meetings of professional organizations.
• Assist students with research efforts.

Academic Service:

• Contribute to departmental, or University-wide working groups or committees as requested.
• Contribute to student recruitment, retention and placement efforts.
• Foster service by contributing to the community at large in participatory, developmental or advisory capacity.
• Support and participate in student organization activities.
• Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly.
• Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not applicable

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• A degree in medicine (MD or MBBS) and/or a postgraduate degree (PhD) in an area relevant to the appointment.
• Demonstrable experience in teaching and mentorship at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Demonstrable abilities to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary and collegial team, well developed interpersonal skis and the ability to provide leadership and take the initiative.

Required Experience

• A minimum of5 years’experience AND experience in teaching at a level that is relevant to the positionand would have made contributions to research and/or scholarship and/or teaching andadministrative services of an organizational unit (e.g. a centre, department).

Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team ([email protected] ).

Primary Location:Khalifa University - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job:Strand Leader
Schedule:Regular
Shift:Standard
Job Type:Full-time