Associate Professor (Internal Medicine)

Cyberjaya; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyberjaya invites applications for an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine to provide academic leadership in teaching, research, clinical service (where applicable), and administration.

The role encompasses responsibilities in both pre-clinical and clinical education, contributing to the training of future doctors through high-quality teaching, impactful research, patient care (for clinical staff), and active involvement in faculty governance and professional development.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent with specialist qualification (Master’s in Clinical Specialty, MRCP, FRCS, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead teaching and learning initiatives at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Strong track record in clinical or medical education research.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching across preclinical and clinical disciplines; develop curriculum and assessment tools.
• Lead and supervise research activities and supervise postgraduate students.
• Contribute to faculty governance, accreditation processes, and faculty development.
• Engage in outreach and continuing medical education activities.

Skills

Teaching & Learning

Curriculum development

Research & scholarly activity

Student supervision

Education

MBBS/MD with specialist qualification

Job description

The Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine is expected to provide academic leadership in teaching, research, clinical service (where applicable), and administration. The role encompasses responsibilities in both pre-clinical and clinical education, contributing to the training of future doctors through high-quality teaching, impactful research, patient care (for clinical staff), and active involvement in faculty governance and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, practicals, and clinical teaching sessions in assigned preclinical or clinical disciplines.
• Develop and update curriculum, teaching materials, assessment tools, and OSCE/clinical examination stations.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate medical students in coursework, clinical postings, and research projects.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, including simulation, case-based learning, and technology-enhanced learning.
• Mentor junior academic staff and contribute to continuous improvement of teaching quality.

Research & Scholarly Activity

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in medical sciences, clinical medicine, medical education, or related fields.
• Publish regularly in indexed peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific/medical conferences.
• Secure research grants from internal and external funding bodies. • Supervise postgraduate students (Master’s, PhD) and contribute to capacity building in medical research.
• Promote inter-disciplinary and translational research between pre-clinical and clinical areas.

Academic Administration & Service

• Contribute to faculty and university committees, curriculum review, accreditation, and quality assurance processes.
• Support student affairs, mentorship, and academic advising.
• Participate in outreach programmes, community health initiatives, and continuing medical education activities.
• Represent the faculty in national and international academic, clinical, and professional forums.

Skills and Experiences

MBBS/MD or equivalent with specialist qualification (Master’s in Clinical Specialty, MRCP, FRCS, etc.).