Instructor/Assistant Professor (Teaching)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for an Instructor/Assistant Professor (Teaching) at Duke-NUS Medical School, Office of Education. The role focuses on clinical skills teaching, simulation-based education, and Team-Based Learning in the MD Programme.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, educational scholarship, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with emphasis on learner engagement and feedback.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree required.
• Minimum 4–5 years of clinical practice experience.
• Experience in clinical skills teaching and/or TBL facilitation preferred.
• Fluency in English and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical skills teaching and simulation-based sessions.
• Facilitate Team-Based Learning sessions and provide formative feedback.
• Contribute to curriculum development and educational scholarship.
• Collaborate with MD Programme leads and Office of Education for effective teaching.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Team-Based Learning

Simulation-based education

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum collaboration

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Instructor/Assistant Professor (Teaching)

Job Title: Instructor/Assistant Professor (Teaching)

University-Level Unit: Duke-NUS Medical School

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Office of Education

Employee Category: Others

Location_ONB: Outram Campus

Posting Start Date: 16/07/2026

Scope of Position

This faculty position focuses primarily on the teaching and facilitation of clinical skills and foundational medical education within the MD Programme. The role emphasizes direct student engagement through simulation-based education, procedural skills training, communication skills, clinical reasoning, and Team-Based Learning (TBL) facilitation in Phase I.
The faculty member will also contribute to curriculum development through participation in curriculum mapping, review processes, and the refinement of teaching activities. The role works closely with the Associate Dean of the MD Programme and collaborates with faculty and staff across the MD Programme Department.
Opportunities are available to engage in medical education scholarship under the guidance of senior faculty.

Job Description

• Clinical and Foundational Teaching (Primary)
  Deliver clinical skills teaching in areas including procedural skills, communication skills, history-taking, physical examination, and clinical reasoning.
  Plan and run simulation-based learning activities in close collaboration with the Simulation Lead, contribute to the development of faculty guides, and support clinical faculty in delivering simulation sessions.
  Facilitate Team-Based Learning (TBL) sessions in Phase I, including readiness assurance tests and case-based application exercises.
  Provide timely formative feedback and coaching to support learner development.
  Support knowledge exam preparation sessions and other structured learning activities as required.
  Collaborate with the Clinical Performance Centre (CPC) and course leads to ensure effective delivery of teaching.
• Curriculum Development and Support
  Contribute to the development and implementation of learning activities aligned with curriculum objectives.
  Participate in curriculum mapping and periodic curriculum review.
• Educational Scholarship
  Participate in medical education research and scholarly activities within the MD Programme Department and/or the Office of Education.
  Contribute to presentations, abstracts, or publications related to teaching and learning in medical education.
  Remain current with trends and innovations in medical education and apply evidence-informed practices to teaching.
• Service to School and Community
  Participate in committees and task forces within the Medical Education and MD Programme Offices as needed.
  Participate in and provide support for faculty development activities and other educational initiatives within the institution.
  Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and administrative units in the delivery of the MD Programme.
  Support other curriculum-related tasks as assigned by the Associate Dean or MD Programme leadership.
  Support evaluation and iterative improvement of teaching sessions.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum 4–5 years of clinical practice experience.
• Experience in clinical skills teaching and/or TBL facilitation.
• Experience in simulation-based or procedural skills education is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and decision-making acumen.
• Excellent command of English.
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams and contribute to strategic educational goals.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, ensuring smooth collaboration and productivity.
• Collaborate with course leads to ensure alignment between teaching activities and assessment components.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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