Associate Professor - Anatomy

Uberlife Consulting; Kozhikode district; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Uberlife Consulting in Kerala invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Anatomy. The role focuses on delivering high-quality anatomy education across MBBS, BDS and allied health programmes, including lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions with dissection supervision.

The candidate will mentor students, participate in examinations, and contribute to research projects and curriculum development while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality assurance within the department.

Qualifications

• MBBS from a recognized institution.
• MD/MS/DNB in Anatomy or an equivalent postgraduate qualification recognized by the regulatory authority.

Responsibilities

• Teach Anatomy through lectures, tutorials, seminars, demonstrations and practical classes for MBBS/BDS and allied health programmes.
• Supervise dissection and practical sessions; prepare lesson plans and teaching materials.
• Participate in examinations as examiner/evaluator in accordance with regulations.
• Mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students; monitor attendance and progress.
• Ensure compliance with NMC and KUHS requirements; assist in accreditation and audits.
• Assist in timetable planning, inter-department coordination and procurement of teaching materials.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Research supervision

Assessment design

Education

MBBS

MD/MS/DNB in Anatomy

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Teaching & Academic Responsibilities

• Conduct lectures, tutorials, seminars, demonstrations and practical classes in Anatomy for MBBS, BDS and other allied health programmes.
• Conduct and supervise dissection and practical sessions.
• Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials, presentations and assessment materials.
• Participate in university examinations as examiner, evaluator, as permitted by applicable regulations.
• Mentor and guide undergraduate and postgraduate students. Monitor student attendance, academic progress and performance.

2. Departmental Responsibilities

• Assist the Professor & Head in the effective functioning of the Anatomy Department.
• Maintain academic records, attendance, practical records and other departmental documentation.

3. Research Responsibilities

• Initiate and participate in research projects in Anatomy and related fields.
• Publish research papers in peer-reviewed journals. Guide and mentor research scholars/students where applicable.
• Participate in conferences, CME programmes, workshops and academic forums.

4. Student Mentoring & Development

• Provide academic guidance and mentoring to students.
• Identify students requiring additional academic support and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Encourage participation in research, seminars, conferences and academic activities.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards in student interactions.

5. Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure teaching and departmental activities comply with applicable National Medical Commission (NMC) and KUHS university requirements and also to fulfill Management norms.
• Participate in accreditation, inspection and quality-assurance activities.
• Maintain records required for statutory inspections and institutional audits.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of teaching methodologies.

6. Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of departmental timetables, workload allocation and academic schedules.
• Coordinate with other departments regarding integrated teaching programmes.
• Assist in procurement and inventory management of departmental equipment, specimens and teaching materials.
• Perform other academic and administrative duties assigned by the Head of Department/Dean/Principal.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications:

• MBBS from a recognized institution.
• MD/MS/DNB in Anatomy or an equivalent postgraduate qualification recognized by the applicable regulatory authority.

Experience Required:

• As Assistant Professor in Anatomy for 4 years in the recognized medical college and one year SR ship
• Minimum of two research publications in indexed/national journals.